Business Development Executives for hire in Lafayette, LA

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  • Ready to work now

    732

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    7%
    Leadership
    7%
    Analysis Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    50%
    High school diploma or GED
    20%
    Associate's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • COX BUSINESS
    • Sherwin-Williams
    • AT&T
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    43%
    2-5 years
    43%
    More than 5 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 732 profiles for Business Development Executives in Lafayette, LA

Last updated: Oct 25, 2026

Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $68,720 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $40,841 – $115,631 yearly

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  • Client Development Executive

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Series 7Property & Casualty LicenseSeries 66

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship Management
  • In Home Expert

    Youngsville, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DChauffeur's PermitCDLDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic Speaking
  • Educator

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Property & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Warm CallingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational Skills
  • Senior Sales Consultant

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    PMPDriver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipProduct ManagementTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Account Executive -Marketing &Advertising

    Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Accident & Health Insurance LicenseMicrosoft Office SpecialistLife Insurance LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation Skills
  • Regional Sales & Operations Manager

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Life Insurance LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseForklift Certification

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementPublic Speaking

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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: communication skills, leadership and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for business development executives?

Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, Insurance Producer License and CPR.

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: client development executive, account executive -marketing &advertising and founder | enterprise account executive.

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 Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a business development executive?

Most business development executives have 18 years of professional experience.

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