Business Development Executives for hire in Columbus, OH
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Sales
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 66%
- Master's degree
- 23%
- High school diploma or GED
- 7%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
ADP
Barnes & Noble, Inc,
Visa Inc
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 13%
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbus, OH: $83,578 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $42,705 – $163,569 yearly
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Senior Account Executive
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLife & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningClient Relationship ManagementSalesBusiness Development Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationSalesforce CertificationSalesforceDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSix Sigma Yellow BeltSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsBusiness Development Associate
Grove City, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Personal Lines LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarm CallingLeadershipTime ManagementDirector of Business Development
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSr. Account Executive
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
TS/SCIOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationPallet Jack CertificationHazmat EndorsementSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceProduct ManagementBusiness Development Manager
Columbus, Ohio
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipClient Relationship ManagementManaging Customer Accounts
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What's the average time to fill a business development executive role?
The average time to fill a business development executive role is 89 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do business development executives tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a business development executive include: leadership, sales and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for business development executives?
Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and Life & Health Insurance License.
What are some job titles related to business development executives?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to business development executives include: business development manager, sales representative and business broker.
What level of education is common for a business development executive?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a business development executive in Columbus, OH, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a business development executive?
Most business development executives have 25 years of professional experience.
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