Business Development Jobs in Kentucky

Business Development jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the Northern Kentucky corridor, where companies like Humana, Ashland, and Lexmark have long-term hiring footprints across account management, strategic partnerships, and enterprise sales. Demand is steady at the individual contributor level and grows sharper for senior roles with proven revenue experience in healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerUPS
Top cityLexington, KY
Cities hiring11
Work type60% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Business Development Representative
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Business Development Representative
Dan Cummins Auto Group
Georgetown, Kentucky
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
On-Site

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Business Development Manager - Boyd County Sports Complex
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Business Development Manager - Boyd County Sports Complex
The Sports Facilities Companies
Catlettsburg, Kentucky
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in sports management
1,001-5,000

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Business Development Intern (Part-time)
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Business Development Intern (Part-time)
Community Financial Services Bank
Murray, Kentucky
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
201-500

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Business Development Director, Strategic Workforce Funding Partnerships
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Business Development Director, Strategic Workforce Funding Partnerships
Cengage
Lexington, Kentucky
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$117k - $187k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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BD Shipping Material Handler
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BD Shipping Material Handler
Fruit of the Loom
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
10,000+

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Business Development Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lexington
8 jobs
Louisville
7 jobs
Bowling Green
3 jobs
Murray
1 job
Walton
1 job
Fairdale
1 job
Radcliff
1 job
Covington
1 job
Georgetown
1 job

Business Development Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

UPS1 open role
Cengage1 open role
DBL Law1 open role

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business development jobs across Kentucky.

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
  • Proven experience managing a sales pipeline or client portfolio
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Strong record of meeting or exceeding revenue growth targets
  • Experience with contract negotiation and stakeholder presentations
  • Ability to travel within Kentucky and surrounding region as needed

Business Development Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business development in Kentucky?

Most business development roles in Kentucky require a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field, though no state-issued license governs the role. Employers across Louisville and Lexington typically look for candidates who have completed internships, worked in inside sales, or held account coordination roles. Building familiarity with CRM tools and earning a sales-focused certification such as Certified Professional Sales Person strengthens your candidacy before applying to senior positions.

Which companies hire business developments in Kentucky?

Kentucky business development roles are posted by UPS, Cengage, and DBL Law and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Louisville's concentration of healthcare, insurance, and logistics firms makes it the most active hiring market in the state for this role.

Which Kentucky cities have the most business development jobs?

Lexington, Louisville, and Bowling Green lead Kentucky for business development openings. Louisville generates the largest share of postings, driven by its headquarters-heavy economy in healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, while Lexington benefits from a strong network of technology companies and the University of Kentucky's corporate partnerships, and Northern Kentucky draws openings from employers based just across the Cincinnati metro.

Are there remote business development jobs in Kentucky?

Yes, and they are more common than in many fields, since business development work centers on calls, virtual meetings, and relationship management rather than physical presence. About 40% of business development openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption across the sector. Fully remote roles are most prevalent in enterprise software sales and consulting, while roles tied to manufacturing or regional account management tend to require in-person client visits.

How can I get hired as a business development in Kentucky with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a sales development representative or business development representative role, which Louisville and Lexington employers use as a structured on-ramp. Large Kentucky employers in healthcare and logistics often hire associate account managers from adjacent roles in customer success or inside sales. Completing a CRM certification and building a short portfolio of outreach campaigns or prospecting work gives candidates without formal experience a concrete edge in screening.

Where can I find and apply to business development jobs in Kentucky?

You can find and apply to business development jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target market, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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