Business Development Executives for hire in San Francisco, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership7%Analysis Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree71%Master's degree17%High school diploma or GED8%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years6%6-10 years20%Current company
66degreesABM Industries
Advanced ConnectivityTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years30%2-5 years35%
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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026
Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $115,229 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,147 – $206,989 yearly
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Business Development Lead
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Google Analytics CertificationHubspot Inbound Marketing CertificationGoogle Adwords CertificationPMPSalesforce CertificationDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Adobe MarketingAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSenior Account Executive
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Series 63Health Insurance LicenseLife Insurance LicenseDriver's LicenseSeries 6Life & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCold CallingDirector, Private Equity
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Series 63Series 65Skills
Client Relationship ManagementManaging Customer AccountsManaging Client AccountsClient ManagementRelationship ManagementAccount ManagementAccount Executive
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardDriver's LicenseRNSkills
Cold CallingOutbound SalesPhone CanvassingInitial Contact (Sales Skills)Outbound CallingTelemarketingBusiness Development Manager
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Product ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipBusiness Development Manager
San Francisco Bay Area, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsClient Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementRelationship 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 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: communication skills, leadership 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 MLO 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: business development manager, account executive and lead generation, sr business development rep.
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 San Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a business development executive?
Most business development executives have 17 years of professional experience.
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