Business Development Executives for hire in Lexington, KY

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership8%
    Communication Skills8%
    Sales6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree63%
    Master's degree20%
    Associate's degree10%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    6-10 years30%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    Adecco
    Amazon
    Associations International
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year43%
    1-2 years29%
    2-5 years29%

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Last updated: Sep 29, 2026

Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Lexington, KY: $59,067 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,834 – $63,627 yearly

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  • Sales Representative

    Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation Skills
  • Sales Representative

    Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipClient Relationship Management
  • Business Development Manager

    Lexington, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipAnalysis Skills
  • Account Executive

    Lexington, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSalesB2B Business ModelB2B
  • Business Development Executive

    Lexington, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    CISSPITIL CertificationPMP

    Skills

    Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipProject PlanningProject Planning PhaseRisk Management
  • Business Development Manager

    Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky

    Licenses & certifications

    CNP

    Skills

    LeadershipSalesSales ManagementCoachingSales Team ManagementSales Leadership

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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 91 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, communication skills and sales.

What licenses or certifications are common for business development executives?

Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, Google Ads Certification and Google Analytics Certification.

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: sales representative, business development manager and senior 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 Lexington, KY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most business development executives have 11 years of professional experience.

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