Business development manager recruiting
Hire a business development manager who lives near your office. RecruitJet finds, interviews and reference-checks candidates in any state.
About 47,300 openings a year across the US, on average, as people retire or change jobs. Employment is projected to grow 4% over 2025–35.
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Sales managers (closest BLS occupation)What does a business development manager do in a small business?
- Opens new markets, partnerships and large accounts.
- Builds relationships with referral sources and industry groups.
- Turns opportunities into proposals and signed contracts.
Why the right hire matters
- New markets. Partnerships and larger accounts open up.
- Referrals. Relationships bring steady introductions.
- Growth. Someone owns finding the next stage of revenue.
What do we screen business development managers for?
- A record of winning new accounts in your industry
- A local network or approach that fits your market
- References from past employers, checked before you meet them
- A commute to your office they can keep up
- Interview against your job description
- References from past employers
- Work history and dates
- A commute to your office they can keep up
- Background check, with the candidate's consent
This is recruiter screening. Your own hiring checks still apply.
What does a business development manager earn?
It depends on where the job is. Three things move pay from state to state.
Cost of living
Pay tends to sit above the national average in high-cost states and metros, and below it where living costs are lower.
Local demand
Where more employers are hiring for a role than there are candidates, offers rise.
On-site, hybrid or remote
On-site roles are priced by the local market. Remote roles draw on a wider pool, which changes what candidates expect.
Contact us for a current salary benchmark for your state and role.
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How much does it cost to hire a business development manager through a recruiter?
How long does it take to hire a business development manager?
What does a business development manager earn?
Do you place temporary or contract business development managers?
Tell us who you need and when
- A shortlist of interviewed, reference-checked candidates, typically within 10 business days of kickoff
- One fee, paid on placement
- A free 90-day replacement guarantee
Takes about two minutes. We reply within one business day.
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