Business Development Managers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Communication Skills10%Leadership7%Analysis Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree69%Master's degree13%High school diploma or GED10%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 19,570 profiles for Business Development Managers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Business Development Manager: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $95,703 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $56,237 – $162,868 yearly
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Senior Business Development Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Life Insurance LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsProduct ManagementPresentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsForecastingNational Accounts Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceClinical Liaison/Senior Business Development Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipHealthcare AdministrationIntakePatient AssessmentHealthcare AdvocacySenior Business Development Manager, Kitchen & Major Appliances
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner – FoundationalCertified Scrum MasterSkills
Microsoft ExcelSpreadsheetsData Visualization Software ProficiencyTableauPivot TablesBankingBusiness Development Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Skills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSalesB2B Business ModelB2BB2B SalesManager of Business Development
Chicago, Illinois
Skills
Communication SkillsLeadershipNegotiationRelationship ManagementProject ManagementManaging Projects
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What's the average time to fill a business development manager role?
The average time to fill a business development manager role is 86 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do business development managers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a business development manager include: communication skills, leadership and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for business development managers?
Common licenses or certifications for business development managers include: Driver's License, Life & Health Insurance License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to business development managers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to business development managers include: manager of business development, senior business development manager and senior business development manager, kitchen & major appliances.
What level of education is common for a business development manager?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a business development manager in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a business development manager?
Most business development managers have 17 years of professional experience.
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