Business Development Manager Jobs in Rhode Island

Business Development Manager jobs in Rhode Island are actively sought across the state's financial services, healthcare technology, defense contracting, and professional services sectors, with openings at every level from associate manager through senior director. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Providence, Warwick, and East Providence, where established employers like Amica Mutual Insurance, Textron, and Lifespan Health System maintain ongoing business development functions. The most in-demand specializations include strategic partnerships, enterprise sales, and healthcare market expansion. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerLearfield
Top cityProvidence, RI
Cities hiring7
Work type80% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Business Development Specialist
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Business Development Specialist
ADP
Warwick, Rhode Island
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$15.53 - $29.04/hr
10,000+

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Senior Business Development Manager - Providence Venues & Sports Properties
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Senior Business Development Manager - Providence Venues & Sports Properties
Learfield
Providence, Rhode Island
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Director, Business Development
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Director, Business Development
Fidelity Investments
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Customer Success
Sales
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Retail Business Development
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Retail Business Development
Blount Fine Foods
Warren, Rhode Island
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
Bachelor of Arts
1,001-5,000

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Business Development Manager
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Business Development Manager
Steamatic of Connecticut
Warwick, Rhode Island
Business Development
Marketing
Sales
$100k - $120k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Business Development Manager Jobs by City in Rhode Island

Where Rhode Island roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Providence
3 jobs
Warwick
2 jobs
Warren
1 job
Bristol
1 job
Rumford
1 job
Kingston
1 job
Smithfield
1 job

Business Development Manager Job Market in Rhode Island

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

Who's Hiring

Learfield2 open roles
ADP1 open role
Veranex1 open role

What Rhode Island Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field required by most Rhode Island employers
  • Proven experience building and managing client relationships across a defined territory or market
  • Demonstrated ability to meet revenue targets and develop new pipeline through outbound outreach
  • Strong knowledge of CRM platforms such as Salesforce to manage leads and forecast sales activity
  • Experience presenting to senior decision-makers and negotiating contracts at a B2B or enterprise level
  • Familiarity with Rhode Island's key industries, including financial services, defense, or healthcare technology

Business Development Manager Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business development manager in Rhode Island?

Most business development manager roles in Rhode Island require a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field, followed by several years of sales or account management experience. Rhode Island does not require a state-issued license for this role. Employers in Providence-area financial services and healthcare technology firms typically prefer candidates who have worked in a structured sales environment and can demonstrate a history of growing accounts or opening new markets.

Which companies hire business development managers in Rhode Island?

Employers hiring business development managers in Rhode Island right now include Learfield, ADP, and Veranex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Rhode Island's concentration of insurance carriers, defense contractors, and regional healthcare systems means demand is consistent even outside traditional sales-heavy industries.

Which Rhode Island cities have the most business development manager jobs?

Providence, Warwick, and Warren have the most business development manager openings in Rhode Island. Providence drives the largest share of postings as the state's commercial and healthcare hub, while Warwick and East Providence attract openings tied to insurance headquarters and defense-sector contractors that maintain significant operations just outside the capital.

Are there remote business development manager jobs in Rhode Island?

Yes, and more than many fields, since business development work is largely relationship-driven and phone- or video-based rather than requiring a fixed on-site presence. About 100% of business development manager openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how common distributed sales teams have become. Strategic partnership and enterprise account roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while market-facing roles tied to local Rhode Island clients often require regular in-person meetings.

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

The most realistic entry path is moving into a business development representative or inside sales role at a Rhode Island employer, then building toward a manager title. Amica Mutual, Textron's commercial divisions, and regional healthcare technology firms in the Providence area regularly hire candidates from adjacent roles like account coordinator, marketing associate, or client services representative. A demonstrated record of quota attainment in any sales-adjacent position, combined with a business or marketing degree, strengthens applications significantly even without a formal business development title.

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

You can find and apply to business development manager jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers active in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target industries, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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