Business Development Agent Jobs

Business Development Agent jobs are open across insurance, real estate, financial services, technology, and staffing, from entry-level to senior and regional director, with specializations in territory management, B2B sales, and client acquisition. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles139+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerState Farm
Top citySan Diego, CA
Work type65% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Service Business Development Center Agent
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Service Business Development Center Agent
Lithia & Driveway
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Business Development Agent
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Business Development Agent
Ann Marie Reasor
Smithville, Tennessee
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$32k - $67k.62/yr
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Business Development Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
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Business Development Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
State Farm
Warrington, Pennsylvania
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$60k - $80k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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Business Development Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
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Business Development Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member
State Farm
West Des Moines, Iowa
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$60k - $120k/yr
10,000+

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Business Development Center Agent
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Business Development Center Agent
Auto Kings
Bend, Oregon
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Business Development Agent Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • State Farm101
  • Amazon3
  • Lithia & Driveway2
  • Gerald Jones Auto2
  • RE/MAX1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business development agent jobs.

  • Two or more years of B2B or direct sales experience in a quota-carrying role
  • Demonstrated ability to prospect, qualify, and close new business accounts
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms to manage leads, pipeline, and activity reporting
  • Strong verbal communication and presentation skills for client-facing conversations
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
  • Experience with cold outreach, networking, or territory management strategies

Tips for Your Business Development Agent Job Search

Quantify pipeline results on your resume

Business development agent roles attract candidates who can show revenue impact. Replace vague claims with numbers: deals closed, new accounts opened, or percentage growth in your territory. Hiring managers scan for proof that you can build and convert a pipeline.

Tailor your resume to each vertical

A business development agent resume for an insurance carrier reads differently than one for a SaaS company. Swap in industry-specific language like 'policy premiums' or 'annual contract value' so the recruiter sees you understand their business before the first call.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists business development agent openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a territory or market plan pitch

Many business development agent interviews include a scenario where you map out how you'd approach a new region or customer segment. Research the company's existing footprint and come in with a structured plan showing which verticals or geographies you'd prioritize and why.

Distinguish hunter versus farmer experience

Job postings often signal whether they want someone who opens new accounts or expands existing ones. Read the posting carefully and lead with the matching experience in your cover letter. Mixing both without emphasis reads as unfocused to hiring teams screening for a specific motion.

Follow up after interviews with a value summary

Send a short note within 24 hours that ties one specific thing you discussed back to a result you delivered in a past role. Business development hiring managers respond better to follow-ups that demonstrate commercial instinct than to generic thank-you messages.

Business Development Agent Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most business development agents?

The most active employers for business development agents right now are State Farm, Amazon, and Lithia & Driveway, and the most openings are in California, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries like insurance, financial services, and technology services tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.

How many business development agent jobs are remote?

About 35% of business development agent openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry and seniority. Territory-based roles in insurance and real estate are more likely to be in-person, while technology and SaaS-focused business development positions make up a larger portion of remote and hybrid postings.

How do you become a business development agent?

Start by building a foundation in sales, customer service, or account management so you understand the full cycle from prospecting to close. Develop fluency with a CRM platform and practice outbound outreach in an entry-level sales role. From there, target positions that give you ownership of a territory or vertical, since that ownership is what distinguishes a business development agent from a general sales representative.

Can you get hired as a business development agent with little experience?

Yes, many employers hire candidates with limited direct experience if they can demonstrate strong communication skills, a results-oriented mindset, and comfort with rejection. Entry-level business development agent roles in insurance and financial services are often structured with built-in training programs. Highlighting any experience where you persuaded, negotiated, or grew a relationship, even outside a formal sales role, strengthens your application significantly.

What does the business development agent interview process look like?

Most business development agent interviews include a phone screen focused on your sales background, followed by one or two rounds covering behavioral questions about prospecting and pipeline management. Many employers add a role-play exercise where you cold-call or pitch to a mock prospect. Final-round conversations often involve a hiring manager or regional director who assesses whether your approach fits their market strategy and customer profile.

Where can I find and apply to business development agent jobs?

You can find and apply to business development agent jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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