Business Development Executives for hire in Columbus, OH

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership8%
    Sales6%
    Analysis Skills6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree69%
    Master's degree15%
    High school diploma or GED8%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years12%
  • Current company

    Acloche
    Advantage Parts Solutions
    AI OWL
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year16%
    1-2 years34%
    2-5 years24%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Columbus, OH: $84,347 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $41,365$171,993 yearly

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  • Business Development Manager

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Six Sigma CertificationSalesforce CertificationSalesforce CloudSalesforceDriver's LicenseServsafe+1 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningBusiness Coaching
  • Business Development Associate

    Grove City, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Lines LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWarm CallingLeadership
  • Business Development Representative (BDR)

    Hilliard, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsB2CLeadership
  • Business Development Director

    Grove City, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Series 7Infant & Toddler CertificationSeries 3

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsB2CWarm CallingStrategic PlanningProduct Management
  • Business Development

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Lines LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseSix Sigma Black Belt

    Skills

    Microsoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsDocumentation Tools
  • Sales Representative

    Columbus, Ohio

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareGoogle DocsAudio Editing

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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 98 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 analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a business development executive?

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: regional business development director, sales representative and business development director.

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 33 years of professional experience.

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