Business Development Representative Jobs in Virginia

Business Development Representative jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, with the deepest concentration in technology, government contracting, cybersecurity, and professional services, and openings at every level from entry-level SDR to senior business development representative. The heaviest hiring activity is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where established employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and ManTech regularly bring on business development talent. The most sought-after specialties in the state are federal sector sales, SaaS and cloud solutions, and defense-adjacent market development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerQuestel
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring20
Work type40% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Business Development Representative - North Carolina/Ohio
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Business Development Representative - North Carolina/Ohio
Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents
New Kent, Virginia
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
$70k - $95k/yr
Bachelor's degree in counseling
201-500

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE - Lynchburg, VA-REMOTE
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Custom Truck One Source
Forest, Virginia
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$60k - $70k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Business Development Representative
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Business Development Representative
Sheehan Family Companies
Sandston, Virginia
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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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
Lexington, Virginia
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$40k - $90k/yr
10,000+

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Business Development Representative Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
6 jobs
Alexandria
4 jobs
Winchester
3 jobs
McLean
2 jobs
Reston
2 jobs
Ashburn
2 jobs
Fairfax
2 jobs
Virginia Beach
2 jobs
Forest
1 job

Business Development Representative Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

Questel2 open roles
HII1 open role
ICBD1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Energy
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred by most Virginia employers
  • One to three years of outbound prospecting or inside sales experience in B2B environments
  • Demonstrated ability to qualify leads and manage a pipeline using CRM software such as Salesforce
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills suited to federal, defense, or enterprise client conversations
  • Familiarity with Virginia's government contracting landscape and federal agency sales cycles
  • Comfort with quota-driven targets and experience meeting or exceeding monthly outreach goals

Business Development Representative Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business development representative in Virginia?

Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a business development representative. Most employers look for a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field, combined with demonstrated sales or customer-facing experience. Given the dominance of federal contracting in Northern Virginia, candidates who understand the government procurement cycle or hold a security clearance have a clear advantage. Entry-level candidates often come from inside sales, account coordinator, or customer success roles.

How much do business development representatives make in Virginia?

Business development representatives in Virginia earn a median of about $72,640 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,700 for the lowest 10% to over $169,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire business development representatives in Virginia?

Employers hiring business development representatives in Virginia right now include Questel, HII, and ICBD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors, federal IT integrators, and technology companies means demand is especially consistent in the Northern Virginia corridor and Richmond metro throughout the year.

Which Virginia cities have the most business development representative jobs?

Richmond, Alexandria, and Winchester have the most business development representative openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia drives the largest share of listings because of the dense cluster of federal contractors and technology firms anchored near the Washington, D.C. metro, while Richmond's growing professional services and SaaS sector and Hampton Roads' defense and logistics industry base generate steady demand in those markets.

Are there remote business development representative jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 65% of business development representative openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to phone, video, and CRM-based workflows. Fully remote positions are most common in SaaS and cloud sales, while roles focused on federal agency relationship-building tend to require at least partial on-site presence in Northern Virginia.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to sales development representative or business development associate roles at Virginia-based technology and federal contracting firms, which regularly onboard candidates from customer success, recruiting coordination, or account management backgrounds. Companies like Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton run rotational and early-career programs that include business development exposure. Completing a Salesforce or HubSpot certification and building a record of outbound outreach through internships or campus programs strengthens any application from a candidate with limited direct experience.

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

You can find and apply to business development representative jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to each one. No account creation is required to see or apply to available positions.

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