Business Development Executives for hire in Lafayette, LA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 7%
- Analysis Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 50%
- High school diploma or GED
- 18%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
COX BUSINESS
AT&T
Sherwin-Williams
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 14%
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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $65,699 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,972 – $84,680 yearly
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Director of Business Development & Marketing
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsClient Development Executive
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Property & Casualty LicenseSeries 66Skills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningTime ManagementBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementIn Home Expert
Youngsville, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Class DChauffeur's PermitCDLDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingEducator
Lafayette, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Warm CallingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAccount Executive -Marketing &Advertising
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Accident & Health Insurance LicenseMicrosoft Office SpecialistLife Insurance LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafe Certification+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementBarista ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsSenior Account Executive
Carencro, Louisiana
Licenses & certifications
Insurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsNegotiationSalesSales Management
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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 92 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 15 years of professional experience.
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