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
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