Business Development Executives for hire in Washington, DC

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  • Most popular skills

    Leadership
    8%
    Communication Skills
    6%
    Presentation Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    66%
    Master's degree
    19%
    High school diploma or GED
    6%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    1-2 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Gartner
    • Republic Services Inc
    • Pitney Bowes
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    43%
    Less than a year
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%

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Last updated: Nov 2, 2026

Business Development Executive: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Washington, DC: $121,276 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $67,024 – $219,441 yearly
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  • Marketing Executive

    Arlington, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Salesforce CertificationSalesforceDriver's LicenseSocial Work License

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis Skills
  • Business Development Account Executive

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Power BIPMPDriver's LicenseMicrosoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

    Skills

    Personal Assistant ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis Skills
  • Enterprise Account Executive

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    CDL a

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningEthernet LANs
  • Business Development Representative

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – FoundationalDriver's License

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsProduct Management
  • Account Executive

    Arlington, Virginia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsOffice ExperienceBusiness Development
  • Senior Account Executive

    Washington, District of Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsWarm Calling

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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 91 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 presentation skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for business development executives?

Common licenses or certifications for business development executives include: Driver's License, Salesforce Certification and Salesforce.

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 executive, business development account executive and business development lead.

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 15 years of professional experience.

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