Business Development Executives for hire in Portland, ME
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 8%
- Communication Skills
- 7%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 60%
- Master's degree
- 22%
- High school diploma or GED
- 9%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 100%
Current company
Performance Food Group
Wayfair
DoorDash
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 705 profiles for Business Development Executives in Portland, ME
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Portland, ME: $117,938 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,757 – $232,766 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Business Development Representative
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Class DFirst Aid CertificationFlagger CertificationDriver's LicenseResidential Care/Assisted Living AdministratorCPRSkills
Communication SkillsBambooStrategic PlanningLeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsMarketing Specialist
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistGoogle Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationDriver's LicenseGoogle Ads CertificationCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsContract Director of User Experience
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipCertified Project ManagerESL CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsDirector of Business Development
Scarborough, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseDriver's LicenseLife & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAccount Manager
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
PMPSkills
Strategic PlanningPresentation SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsMarketing Manager
Portland, Maine
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningPublic SpeakingProduct ManagementTime 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 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, communication skills and time management.
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: account manager, independent communications consultant and head of business development.
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 Portland, ME, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a business development executive?
Most business development executives have 19 years of professional experience.
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