BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: May 21, 2025 - The Business Development Professional identifies growth opportunities, cultivates strategic partnerships, and drives revenue through focused initiatives. This role requires strong communication skills, market analysis capabilities, and a deep understanding of client needs and industry trends. The individual applies these skills to enhance business performance, ensure long-term sustainability, and strengthen competitive positioning.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Business Development Resume
  • Sales Reporting
  • Database Management
  • Market Monitoring
  • Event Coordination
  • Content Drafting
  • Client Research
  • CRM Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Business Prospecting
  • Proposal Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptive Communication
  • Client Engagement
  • Executive Communication
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Needs Assessment
  • Knowledge Sharing

Summary of Business Development Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Business Administration with 7 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of state-specific underwriting, audit rules and procedures
  • Knowledge of the claims process as it relates to the underwriting process
  • Familiarity with rates, rules and forms
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating and determining the proper pricing for prospective policyholders using corporate underwriting guidelines by accepting or rejecting risks to issue commercial insurance coverage
  • Ability to initiate insurance transactions in compliance with all policies, procedures, legal and ethical guidelines
  • Ability to communicate properly and provide clear direction to staff members and other departmental contacts
  • Knowledge of commercial insurance and the independent agency system
  • Ability to apply creative and persuasive techniques to maintain existing business and ability to be creative when presented with a unique situation
  • Ability and proficiency in the use of computers and company-standard software
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain mutually beneficial relationships
  • Ability to perform other assignments at locations outside the office
  • Ability to support agency relationships and to make sound underwriting decisions
  • Ability to comprehend the consequences of various problem situations and address them or refer them for appropriate decision making
  • Ability to effectively exchange information clearly and concisely, and present ideas, reports, facts and other information, and respond to questions 
  • Ability to prioritize workflow and operate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
  • Ability to analyze and solve practical problems that deal with a variety of variables
  • Ability to make and implement competent, independent decisions and to build consensus
  • Ability to understand and implement audit procedures and processes for agencies
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently 

2. BA in Global Business with 6 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of Animal Science and Practical Animal Husbandry
  • Experience in progressive business development with a good track record and experience in the industry
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills
  • Robust business development experience in a multinational or leading regional animal nutrition organization
  • Strong communication skills with fluency in English and one other local language
  • Familiar with important business disciplines (e.g., Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain)
  • Robust business development experience in an animal health organization
  • Possesses a balance of technical skills and business acumen to identify opportunities for optimizing customers’ production results
  • Possesses strong knowledge of the aquaculture production industry in Myanmar, including a deep understanding of producer economics and industry trends
  • Possesses and continuously develops solid knowledge of the customer's business strategy, requirements/needs and competitor offerings
  • Strong industry knowledge across a broad and/or specialized spectrum of products/services/segments/channels as well as direct competitors’ offerings

3. BA in Strategic Management with 4 years of Experience

  • Startup mentality, taking ownership, being accountable, and having a hands-on approach
  • Be a self-starter and collaborative team player in fast-paced environments and comfortable with handling tight deadlines and multi-tasking
  • Problem-solving and process-driven mindset
  • Fast learner and always have curiosity and passion to understand the root of complex processes and problems
  • Strong communication and project management skills, acting as the bridge between teams
  • Able to take ambiguous requests and broad challenges into actionable next steps with clear goals, with minimal guidance
  • Intermediate Excel skills (Vlookup, pivot tables) and comfortable working with large data sets
  • Experience in areas related to CPG, retail, and/or start-ups
  • Able to be a natural leader and have the desire to grow

4. BA in Hospitality Management with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience in defining the strategy and marketing plans to build a brand and the practical experience of commercializing and executing disparate operating models with direct people leadership/management experience
  • Experience across different functions demonstrating an ability to lead complex businesses and influence key stakeholders (brand management, category management, marketing, e-commerce, sales and operations)
  • Previous experience in a face-to-face customer sales or operations role, calling on senior-level buyers, general operations experience and project management experience
  • Experience working with data, specifically manipulation and analysis 
  • Prior experience in a combination of customer-facing roles, sales operations, supply chain and bottler relationship management
  • Must possess a demonstrated ability in delivering transformational initiatives and enabling capabilities for consumer product goods organizations
  • Must be able to communicate a compelling story to motivate and align internal and external clients to achieve a desired outcome
  • Ability to create a strategic plan that addresses customer needs while also driving company profitability

5. BA in Product Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in selling large-ticket, technical equipment to government or similar agencies
  • Experience with government bid processes 
  • Experience in corrections/criminal justice system 
  • In-depth knowledge of sales strategies specifically for government sales and/or corrections
  • Knowledge of Company products and services and competitive advantages thereof
  • Knowledge of current information systems technology
  • Knowledge of the corrections industry and industry trends
  • Extensive knowledge of Company customers and/or corrections market
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels
  • Advanced conflict management skills, including negotiation, problem/issue determination, and resolution
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Advanced strategic sales account planning skills
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department

6. BA in Consumer Behavior with 6 years of Experience

  • Strong PC proficiency including Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, and Operating Systems
  • Ability to demonstrate proficiency in interpersonal skills, including effective collaboration and communication skills
  • Well-developed facilitation skills to work among individuals from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds
  • Developed judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Well-developed presentation skills
  • Demonstrated time management skills to accomplish short- and long-term assignments
  • Customer-facing work experience
  • Detailed knowledge of all of Murata’s technical and business operations
  • Experience selling electrical components through various sales channels
  • Knowledge of semiconductor material, process and design technologies
  • Experience using CRM software (e.g., SFDC, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Project Management training or certification
  • Bilingual Japanese verbal and written communication skills

7. BA in Information Systems with 4 years of Experience

  • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel for cost estimating and engineering functions
  • Possesses client management skills
  • Ability to manage customer relationships, perceptions and expectations
  • Knowledge and interest in business and management principles involved in strategic planning, accounting, cost forecasting, resource allocation, and the coordination of people and resources
  • Possesses strong technical and mechanical knowledge of HVAC, ductwork, plumbing and piping systems
  • Demonstrate understanding of building materials, engineering standards, and codes
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and the ability to interpret computerized cost data
  • Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with internal and external customers
  • Ability to demonstrate foresight and problem-solving skills to make sound business decisions
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Ability to coordinate and perform multiple activities promptly
  • Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and remain calm when handling emergencies

8. BA in Strategic Communication with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience with client-facing consulting engagements
  • Experience and interest in managing multiple projects, assigning and managing work activities, meeting deadlines and providing status reports to different stakeholders
  • Good understanding of Emerging Technologies such as Analytics, AI and ML
  • Track record of interacting and building relationships with CXO-level client contacts
  • Working experience in the Global Delivery Model 
  • Hands-on experience with proposal creation and leading proposal presentations
  • Good interpersonal, communication, presentation skills and ability to work well with others
  • Attention to detail and outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

9. BA in Logistics with 2 years of Experience

  • Exceptional people and communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Detail-oriented, focused, well-organized, taking pride in the quality of work and self-motivated
  • Patient and empathetic in helping others
  • Quick learner and a deep curiosity about engineering
  • Strong presentation skills and expertise with Excel modeling and advanced PowerPoint/presentation software functionality
  • Exposure to expertise in aerospace, government acquisitions, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial automation, or robotics
  • Ability to scope an engineering project, draft requirements in an SOW, and interface with customers
  • Experience in a team-based design and build project (e.g., Formula SAE, Solar Car, CubeSat, etc.)
  • Familiarity with CRM tools and sales tracking software
  • Familiarity with Python for data parsing or automation of tasks

10. BA in Media and Communication with 1 year of Experience

  • Must be inquisitive in developing, analyzing, and mining insights from multiple resources
  • Strong quantitative/analytical capabilities
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Solid knowledge of building a business case for new market entry
  • Good attention to detail and critical thinking skills
  • Proficient in Excel and proficient in other Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent communication, listening, and writing skills
  • Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Strong work ethic and high interest in creative business processes

11. BA in Project Management with 9 years of Experience

  • People and stakeholder management experience
  • Experience in project identification, process analysis and improvement
  • Knowledge of at least 1 functional area and processes (Finance, Operations, Procurement, Accounting, Logistics, IT Management, etc)
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and good business judgment
  • Proficient in Minitab or JMP/Python/R Studio
  • Strong data manipulation skills (SQL)
  • Experience with data analysis and visualization
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain solutions in person and writing
  • Strong training and development skills
  • Ability to motivate self, a team, and partners to meet expectations when given a deadline
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise in transactional data analysis
  • Cross-functional project management experience and PMO leadership
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully develop others into higher levels of leadership in an organization
  • Strong process, manufacturing, or engineering background with an ability to understand workflow and throughput through the operation
  • Demonstrated strong collaborative problem-solving skills, evidenced by results in past positions
  • Demonstrated Change Management experience, including the ability to work with improvement team sponsors to address barriers to a team’s success
  • Experience in data mining and business process management
  • Familiarity with at least one enterprise suite (SAP, Oracle, etc)
  • Hands-on experience with one or more Process Mining tools (Celonis, UiPath Process Mining, QPR, etc)
  • Direct management experience of a professional salaried workforce

12. BA in Media and Communication with 2 years of Experience

  • Proven experience in creating opportunities and building effective pipelines
  • Previous B2B sales experience
  • Confident communication skills with experience in cold calling, face-to-face and digitally
  • Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to read customers, articulate solutions, and close sales
  • Resilience, composure, and a flexible approach to change
  • Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to plan strategically and logically to deliver results
  • Sound business acumen and the ability to make commercially viable business decisions
  • Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and technology literate

13. BA in Finance and Marketing with 3 years of Experience

  • Possesses strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent computer skills across general computer programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Previous B2B sales experience and telephone sales
  • Understanding of Salesforce or a similar CRM system
  • Knowledge of core industries such as fashion, food and drink, beauty, and interiors 
  • Very strong knowledge of how the web works and how to make it efficient (HTTP, caching, page rendering, etc)
  • Experience working in a continuous integration environment, agile practices, product managers, designers, marketers and stakeholders
  • Good understanding of how to work effectively with microservices and a service-oriented architecture

14. BA in Applied Economics with 4 years of Experience

  • Inside sales/business development experience - software sales or high-tech products and services
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English
  • Good conversation and people skills via telephone or e-mail, with a sales spin
  • Good foundation to understand and learn IT technologies and enterprise information infrastructure
  • Ability to quickly understand and carry out oral and written directions
  • Ability to be tactful and a good listener
  • Ability to work independently and multitask
  • Experience working with CRM systems, as well as good computer skills
  • Ability to learn quickly and to problem-solve on the fly
  • Must genuinely care about people and have a strong desire to problem-solve
  • Energetic and enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with a valuable and growing business
  • Flexibility to adapt working hours to give coverage to the Latin American timezone

15. BA in Data Analytics with 2 years of Experience

  • Sales experience in Promotions or Advertising, in newspaper FSI, coupon, and/or interactive marketing, focusing on CPG, Retail, Casual Dining, and/or Computers and Electronics verticals
  • Passionate about selling and creating value for customers
  • Basic understanding of marketing demographics and client ROI
  • Self-motivated, creative, results-driven, solution-oriented, direct and convincing when it’s right for the customer, competitive, driven to succeed, money-motivated
  • Ability to remain focused and flexible during rapid change
  • Solid computer skills including PowerPoint and Excel
  • Familiarity with online and/or offline 3rd party research such as Simmons, Hitwise, and Nielsen
  • Familiar with Automated CRM - Salesforce 

16. BA in Trade and Commerce with 5 years of Experience

  • Must have a proven ability to functionally lead, as well as develop and implement strategic business development initiatives across multiple sites within a decentralized environment
  • Demonstrated personal track record of meeting business capture and sales targets
  • Demonstrated ability in developing winning strategies and leading successful new business capture efforts over $20M
  • Proven ability to develop and execute key market strategies, including financial impact analysis
  • Strong relationships with relevant customers combined with a rich understanding of customer acquisition processes
  • Possesses strong communications skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
  • Must be eligible for minimum Secret level DOD security clearance and access
  • Career military experience, including warfare qualification in relevant market areas
  • Demonstrated ability in developing winning strategies and leading successful new business capture efforts
  • Knowledge, training, and/or experience with L3Harris Common Capture Process
  • Knowledge, training, and/or experience with the L3Harris Customer Relations Management system
  • Knowledge, training, and/or experience in the Shipley capture method

17. BA in Negotiation and Conflict Management with 4 years of Experience

  • Able to be a master communicator who can build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders, numbers are key, but business is built with people
  • Excited to work with product, marketing, human resources, operations, customer experience, and other functions, working with team leaders
  • Comfortable with the big picture and with the details, with a sense of analytical thinking, detail-oriented and eager to learn
  • Working experience running analyses and interpreting both quantitative and qualitative results
  • Highly analytical and comfortable with complex data sets, and a creative problem solver who thrives in ambiguity
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Turkish
  • Excellent command of Excel/Sheets
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and coordinate different parties of the projects

18. BA in Commercial Studies with 3 years of Experience

  • Ability to influence stakeholders to achieve business objectives
  • Must have an innovative mindset that captures the entrepreneurial spirit
  • Highly motivated individual who assumes the initiative, encompassing the owner's mindset
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to problem solve, with strong decision-making talents in a fast-paced environment
  • Superior organization and technological skills
  • Outgoing personality with eagerness to assist customers via phone, web, and trade shows
  • Ability to share ideas, work with and assist other members to ensure the  success of the team
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of confidence
  • Creative thinker and critical problem solver
  • Ability to multitask, work independently, and handle conflicts to a certain level
  • Proficient in CRM software (SalesForce), and other programs such as PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel

19. BA in Digital Marketing with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience in advertising, sales and digital sales
  • Proven track record delivering sales results in business development roles
  • Analytically focused and intellectually curious, a problem solver
  • Excellent communication ability, both written and spoken
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of comfort and ability to work with multicultural teams
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Experience leading teams to success
  • Strong knowledge of and actively consumes Univision content
  • Must be willing to work from the New York Metro area

20. BA in Business Analytics with 3 years of Experience

  • Strong track record of building and nurturing relationships with top marketing executives at large and midsize brands
  • Deep expertise in linear and advanced TV, and able to consult brands on their media strategy
  • Strong presentation skills and able to deliver compelling media strategy ‘big ideas’ in client pitches
  • Comfortable in a startup environment, building out a team, and scaling the agency account services structure to serve clients
  • Experience consulting brands on 1P/3P data activation across TV/video platforms
  • Business development experience with a major agency holding company
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
  • Must have an analytical mind with an aptitude for statistics and math