Business Developer Jobs in Ohio
Business Developer jobs in Ohio are in active demand, with openings concentrated in technology services, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services and hiring at every level from entry-level associate to senior director. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring metros, home to major employers such as Nationwide, KeyCorp, and Huntington Bancshares that maintain consistent business development teams. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio right now are B2B sales strategy, SaaS partnerships, and enterprise account development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Monroe, OH, United States
Date Posted: May 18, 2026
Req number: JR14184
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
65,000-75,000
Description
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Job Summary
- The Business Developer (BD) works to improve BrightView’s market position and achieve profitable financial growth. This role helps to achieve long-term organizational strategic goals, builds key customer relationships, identifies business opportunities, negotiates, and closes business deals and maintains extensive knowledge of current market conditions. The Business Developer manages the sales pipeline from prospecting to closing and is responsible for full cycle landscape and, depending on region, snow sales. The Business Developer collaborates and works with partners including operations, finance, marketing, and more to manage responses to bids in an effort to meet sales targets.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with prospective customers to discover their “points of pain” and develop solutions.
- Accurately forecast sales deliverables and KPI’s
- Achieve sales goals and be able to work independently
- Perform sales prospecting using consultative sales techniques to build long-standing business relationships; marketing; pricing
- Prepare and conduct heavy phone prospecting, sales presentations, virtual demonstrations, and handle contract negotiations with minimum supervision
- Identify customer needs and utilize solution-based selling techniques to fully demonstrate value of BrightView services
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospects and existing clients
- Build and maintain trust-based professional relationships with key decision makers
- Plan daily and hit specific activity benchmarks and close business
- Log activity consistently and reliably in CRM (Salesforce)
- Work in a fast-paced environment while operating with a high sense of urgency
- Communicate proactively with all decision makers and influencers
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Extensive face-to-face (B2B) selling experience at the mid-to-senior levels, 3-5 years of experience
- Experience managing multiple projects and able to multi-task in a large territory
- Proficient with computer programs including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience with a CRM or SFA tool
- Proven track record of sales goal attainment and pipeline management
- Highly competitive, positive, and results driven
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to build client-centric and solution/value-based proposals
- Working experience with social media
- Local knowledge and contacts in one or more market segments preferred
- Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed
- Experience in the service industry with commercial contract sales desirable
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Constant operation of a computer and other office equipment such as a laptop, cell phone and sales programs/tools
- Position is a combination of mobile and sedentary work; must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
- Customarily and regularly spends more than half of the time working away from BrightView’s places of business selling and obtaining orders or contracts for BrightView’s services.
- Ability to travel by car, train, and plane
- Position needs to be able to traverse uneven grounds and walk on jobsites with clients and branch teams for periods of time up to 4 hours
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur
Work Environment:
- Works both indoors and outdoors
- Field based position, combination of office and customer facing.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Compensation Pay Range:
65,000-75,000
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business developer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most Ohio employers
- Proven experience building client pipelines and closing new business in B2B environments
- Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot to manage Ohio accounts
- Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging Ohio corporate and mid-market clients
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product teams
- Experience in a relevant Ohio industry such as healthcare, technology, or financial services preferred
Business Developer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business developer in Ohio?
Most business developer roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or a related field. No state-issued license is required to work in the role in Ohio. Employers typically look for demonstrated experience in sales, client relations, or account management. Building familiarity with Ohio industries such as healthcare IT, manufacturing, or financial services strengthens a candidacy, and earning a credential like a Certified Business Development Professional designation can help candidates stand out.
How much do business developers make in Ohio?
Business developers in Ohio earn a median of about $97,420 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,720 for the lowest 10% to over $148,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire business developers in Ohio?
Employers hiring business developers in Ohio right now include Brightview, Fresh Products, and WORTHINGTON STEEL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's deep base of Fortune 500 headquarters, regional banks, and healthcare systems means demand for business developers remains consistent across the state throughout the year.
Which Ohio cities have the most business developer jobs?
Columbus, Ohio, and Monroe have the most business developer openings in Ohio. Columbus anchors the list as the state capital and a fast-growing tech and insurance hub, while Cleveland's strength in healthcare and manufacturing drives demand there, and Cincinnati's concentration of consumer goods and financial services companies keeps its market active as well.
Are there remote business developer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than many fields, because business development work is largely relationship-driven, communication-based, and well-suited to remote settings. About 60% of business developer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how widely companies have embraced flexible arrangements for this role. Prospecting, pipeline management, and strategy work tend to be the functions most often performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a business developer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a sales development representative or inside sales role at a mid-size Ohio company, then moving into business development once you have a demonstrated pipeline record. Large Ohio employers such as Nationwide, KeyBank, and NCR Voyix regularly hire associate-level business development staff and run rotational or new-graduate programs. A degree in business or marketing, along with CRM proficiency and any direct client-facing experience such as retail, account coordination, or customer success, makes candidates immediately competitive for these openings.
Where can I find and apply to business developer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to business developer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the ones that match.
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