Business Development Leader Jobs

Business Development Leader jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, and professional services, from senior manager to VP and executive director, with specializations in strategic partnerships, revenue growth, and enterprise sales. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles90
Top stateFlorida
Top employerHDR
Top cityOrlando, FL
Work type42% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Retired Law Enforcement - Business Development Market Leader
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Retired Law Enforcement - Business Development Market Leader
Valor Technical Cleaning LLC
Savannah, Georgia
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$125k - $200k/yr
51-200

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Business Development Leader
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Business Development Leader
Coverys
Florida
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$109k - $129k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Global Mining Practice Business Development Leader
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Global Mining Practice Business Development Leader
HDR
Omaha, Nebraska
Customer Service
Inside Sales
Sales
$175k - $250k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Business Development Leader
Stantec
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Strategic Business Development Leader - Aerospace Research
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Strategic Business Development Leader - Aerospace Research
GE Aerospace
Niskayuna, New York
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$150k - $275k/yr
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Business Development Leader Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • HDR23
  • CHA Consulting5
  • Koch4
  • Environmental Science Associates4
  • DLR3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services27
  • Healthcare & Medical Services15
  • Chemicals & Materials2
  • Construction & Real Estate2
  • Energy1

What Employers Look For

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

  • 5 or more years of business development, sales, or strategic partnerships experience
  • Proven ability to build and close complex, multi-stakeholder deals
  • CRM proficiency, typically Salesforce or HubSpot, for pipeline management
  • Experience developing go-to-market strategies and identifying new revenue channels
  • Strong executive communication and negotiation skills
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field

Tips for Your Business Development Leader Job Search

Quantify pipeline and revenue impact

Business development leader resumes live or die on numbers. Replace vague claims like 'grew revenue' with specifics: percentage increases, deal sizes, or new market entry outcomes. Hiring managers expect you to own a number, so give them one.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Target openings by growth stage

A business development leader role at a Series B startup and one at a Fortune 500 require different instincts. Filter your search by company stage or size and tailor your application to show you understand whether the job is about building a motion from scratch or scaling an existing one.

Demonstrate cross-functional influence

Business development leaders rarely close deals alone. Show in your resume and cover letter how you worked alongside product, legal, and finance to get complex partnerships across the line. Hiring managers want proof you can move stakeholders, not just prospect.

Prepare a deal story for the interview

Most business development leader interviews include a deal walkthrough. Have a single complex partnership or deal you can narrate end to end: how you identified it, the internal and external obstacles, and what the outcome meant for the business.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Before signing, clarify territory, existing pipeline access, headcount authority, and quota ramp timelines. Business development leader offers vary widely in how much structural support you get, and those details affect your success far more than base compensation alone.

Business Development Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most business development leaders?

The companies hiring the most business development leaders right now include HDR, CHA Consulting, and Koch, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are concentrated in technology, financial services, and healthcare sectors.

How many business development leader jobs are remote?

About 58% of business development leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of the role. Strategic partnerships and alliances roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while enterprise sales development leadership roles more often require proximity to a regional office or key accounts.

How do you become a business development leader?

Most business development leaders move up from individual contributor roles in sales, partnerships, or account management, building a record of closing deals and managing strategic relationships. From there, taking on cross-functional projects, mentoring junior team members, and owning a revenue line demonstrates readiness for leadership. Pursuing relevant credentials in negotiation or strategic management accelerates the path.

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

Breaking into a business development leader role with limited experience is possible if you can show transferable results. Candidates who have led complex client relationships, launched a partnership program independently, or built a pipeline function at a startup often advance faster than tenure alone would suggest. Framing your application around outcomes rather than years in role is the most effective approach.

What does the business development leader interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your deal experience and strategic thinking. Later rounds usually include a presentation or case study asking you to map a go-to-market or partnership strategy, plus stakeholder interviews with product, finance, or legal to assess cross-functional fit. Final rounds often involve a panel or executive conversation.

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

You can find and apply to business development leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your experience and target industry, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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