Business Development Manager Jobs in Ohio

Business Development Manager jobs in Ohio are active across the state's manufacturing, healthcare technology, financial services, and logistics sectors, with openings at every level from associate to senior director. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the market, where employers like Nationwide, KeyCorp, and Procter & Gamble maintain large commercial teams with ongoing business development needs. The most in-demand specializations are enterprise sales, channel partnerships, and B2B account growth in industrial and SaaS markets. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles116+
Top employerUPS
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring37
Work type47% On-site
Top industryLaw

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Business Development Associate/B2B Sales
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Business Development Associate/B2B Sales
WellNow Urgent Care
Akron, Ohio
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$48k - $60k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Business Development Specialist
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Business Development Specialist
Tigerpoly Manufacturing - Grove City
Grove City, Ohio
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business

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Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Supply Technologies
Cleveland, Ohio
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
Bachelor's degree

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Business Development Representative
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Business Development Representative
OneThirtyFive
Cleveland, Ohio
Customer Success
Inside Sales
Sales
$40k - $65k/yr
On-Site
11-50

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Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Skilled Wound Care
Dayton, Ohio
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$100k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Business Development Manager Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dayton
5 jobs
Akron
3 jobs
Westerville
3 jobs
Stow
2 jobs
Dublin
2 jobs
Mentor
2 jobs

Business Development Manager Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

UPS2 open roles
Cintas2 open roles
Kids Thrive2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Law & Legal Services

What Ohio Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required
  • Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue and pipeline growth targets
  • Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Strong consultative selling and client relationship management skills
  • Familiarity with Ohio's manufacturing, healthcare, or financial services markets
  • Ability to travel regionally to client sites across Ohio as needed

Business Development Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business development manager in Ohio?

Most business development manager roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, with several years of progressively responsible sales or account management experience. Ohio does not issue a state license for this role, so employers focus on demonstrated revenue performance and industry knowledge. Building expertise in one of Ohio's core sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare IT, or financial services, significantly strengthens a candidate's profile.

Which companies hire business development managers in Ohio?

Employers hiring business development managers in Ohio right now include UPS, Cintas, and Kids Thrive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large regional employers in insurance, industrial equipment, and healthcare technology creates consistent demand for business development talent across the state.

Which Ohio cities have the most business development manager jobs?

Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland have the most business development manager openings in Ohio. Columbus leads as the state capital and home to major insurance, technology, and retail headquarters, while Cleveland's strength in healthcare and manufacturing and Cincinnati's large consumer goods and financial services base drive steady hiring in those metros.

Are there remote business development manager jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most fields, because business development work is fundamentally relationship-driven and office-independent for much of the role. About 53% of business development manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely employers have adopted flexible arrangements for commercial roles. Client-facing territory management and new market prospecting are the parts most often performed remotely.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a business development representative or inside sales role at a mid-size Ohio company in manufacturing, SaaS, or healthcare IT, where promotion to manager is common after demonstrating pipeline results. Large Ohio employers like Cardinal Health and Huntington Bancshares run associate commercial rotational programs that bring in candidates without direct BD experience. Lateral moves from account management, marketing, or customer success are also well-established routes, and earning a Salesforce certification or completing a structured sales methodology course gives early-career candidates a visible edge.

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

You can find and apply to business development manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring for the role. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.

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