Business Development Executives for hire in Washington, DC

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership8%
    Communication Skills6%
    Strategic Planning6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree61%
    Master's degree20%
    High school diploma or GED11%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years4%
    6-10 years10%
    More than 10 years86%
  • Current company

    D C United
    Dow Jones
    APG Media Chesapeake
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year3%
    1-2 years31%
    2-5 years31%

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Last updated: Jul 14, 2026

Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $109,449 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $59,592$201,020 yearly

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  • Account Executive

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    CompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseEnrolled AgentCPA

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsAnalyticsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsSales
  • Senior Sales Development Representative (Senior SDR)

    Alexandria, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Real Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseMicrosoft Dynamics

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipB2C
  • ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (CONTRACT)

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    ITIL CertificationSalesforce CertificationSalesforce

    Skills

    SalesSales Experience Within GovernmentSales Experience Within HealthcareEnterprise SellingB2B SalesEnterprise Sales
  • Multimedia Account Executive

    Temple Hills, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseProject Management Institute Certification

    Skills

    Acquisition StrategyTime ManagementStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership
  • Business Development Specialist

    Silver Spring, Maryland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningTime ManagementLeadershipBusiness CoachingOrganizational Skills
  • Senior Account Executive

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsB2COrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation 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 106 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 strategic planning.

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

Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, Real Estate License and CompTIA Security+.

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 business development, strategic consulting & market development senior business development consultant, and business development specialist.

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 Washington, DC, 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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