Business Development Executives for hire in Springfield, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    11%
    Communication Skills
    9%
    Organizational Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    36%
    High school diploma or GED
    24%
    Master's degree
    22%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Enhabit Hospice
    • Salesforce
    • ADM
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    38%
    More than 5 years
    13%

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Last updated: Nov 8, 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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  • Business Development Administrator

    Chatham, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Lines LicenseLife Insurance LicenseFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsData ClassificationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • Account Executive / Area Manager

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Esthetician LicenseDriver's LicenseCosmetology LicenseCNA

    Skills

    Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBasic Life Support
  • Director of Business Development

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    SHRM Certified ProfessionalDriver's License

    Skills

    Warehouse Supervisor ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Sales Representative

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningManagement
  • Business Development Manager

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseMLO License

    Skills

    Loan Officer ExperienceCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Marketing Director

    Springfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Google Analytics CertificationLife Insurance LicenseProperty & Casualty LicenseFirst Aid CertificationInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's License+4 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipManagement

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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: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.

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 Cosmetology 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 executive / area manager and sales representative.

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 17 years of professional experience.

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