Business Development Executives for hire in Springfield, IL

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership10%
    Communication Skills9%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree49%
    High school diploma or GED19%
    Master's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years14%
    6-10 years24%
  • Current company

    Arrow Senior Living
    Pretty Clothing by Pretty Corporation, USA
    ADM
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year19%
    1-2 years27%
    2-5 years38%

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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Springfield, IL: $65,676 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $54,808$78,699 yearly

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  • Manager

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationRCRA CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSafety Training UndergoneIATA Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperiencePresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceMACT Standards
  • Regional Director of Surgical Programs

    Sherman, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    LVNLicensed Nursing Home AdministratorDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantLPNCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsManagementHealthcare Administration
  • Account Executive / Area Manager

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Esthetician LicenseDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseCNA

    Skills

    Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBasic Life Support
  • Sales Director

    Riverton, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DDriver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Acute Pain ManagementSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsTime ManagementHigh-End SalesPublic Speaking
  • Market Development Representative

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningSupervising Experience
  • Account Manager

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CPesticide Applicator's License

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceB2CLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication Skills

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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 104 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 organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a business development executive?

Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, CPR and Real Estate 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: key account manager, account manager and account executive / area manager.

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 Springfield, IL, 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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