Business Developer Jobs in Virginia
Business Developer jobs in Virginia are in active demand, concentrated in defense contracting, technology services, government consulting, and federal procurement across seniority levels from entry-level associate through senior director. The largest hiring markets are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and General Dynamics Information Technology maintain substantial operations and regularly seek business development talent. Specialists in federal opportunity capture, proposals and pipeline management, and technology partnership development see the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Chesapeake, VA, United States
Date Posted: Jul 24, 2026
Req number: JR15457
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
$65K to $75K base salary + commissions
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.
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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Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in business developer jobs across Virginia.
- Experience developing and qualifying federal or government contract opportunities in Virginia
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
- Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and manage a business development pipeline
- Familiarity with defense, IT, or professional services procurement processes in Virginia
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics
- Strong written communication skills for proposals, presentations, and executive briefings
Business Developer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a business developer in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a business developer. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field, along with demonstrated sales or account management experience. In Virginia's dominant defense and government contracting sector, familiarity with federal acquisition processes and security clearance eligibility gives candidates a meaningful competitive edge over applicants from other industries.
Which companies hire business developers in Virginia?
Employers hiring business developers in Virginia right now include Brightview, Deloitte, and Sysco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense primes, federal IT contractors, and government consulting firms means business development talent is in demand across a broad range of company sizes, from large primes to specialized subcontractors.
Which Virginia cities have the most business developer jobs?
Fairfax, Arlington, and Rosslyn have the most business developer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because of its proximity to federal agencies, the Pentagon, and major defense and technology contractors headquartered in Tysons, Reston, and Arlington, while Richmond draws openings from financial services, health systems, and state government contractors, and Hampton Roads reflects the region's dense military installation and defense services economy.
Are there remote business developer jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, because business development work centers on communication, pipeline management, and relationship-building that translates well to remote settings. About 38% of business developer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting employer flexibility across the sector. Roles focused on proposal writing, partnership development, and CRM management are the most likely to be offered as fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a business developer in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a sales development representative, account coordinator, or proposal support role at one of Virginia's large government contracting firms, which routinely bring in candidates from adjacent functions like marketing, project coordination, or customer success. Employers such as Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton run rotational and early-career programs that move candidates into business development pipelines. Obtaining a Security+ certification or beginning the clearance process significantly strengthens an entry-level application in the Northern Virginia market.
Where can I find and apply to business developer jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to business developer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.
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