Sales Business Development Jobs in Ohio

Sales Business Development jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in manufacturing, healthcare technology, logistics, and financial services, and openings at every level from entry-level representatives through senior directors. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati lead the state in volume, where established employers like Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Procter and Gamble consistently bring on sales business development talent. Consultative selling, SaaS solutions, and B2B account growth are the specialties drawing the most attention from Ohio hiring managers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerAxle
Top cityCincinnati, OH
Cities hiring13
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Sales & Business Development Specialist (REMOTE)
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Sales & Business Development Specialist (REMOTE)
Roadpass Digital
Cincinnati, Ohio
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
Remote (US)
51-200

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Lease Sales Representative - Business Development / B2B
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Lease Sales Representative - Business Development / B2B
Penske Truck Leasing
Oakwood Village, Ohio
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Business Development | Internet Sales Associate
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Business Development | Internet Sales Associate
7 Hills Harley-Davidson
Piqua, Ohio
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
$47k - $62k/yr
On-Site

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Sales and Marketing Specialist - Business Development
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Sales and Marketing Specialist - Business Development
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Columbus, Ohio
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
5,001-10,000

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Business Development Representative- Non-profit Sales
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Business Development Representative- Non-profit Sales
RELX Group
Dayton, Ohio
Customer Service
Sales
$47k - $78k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Sales Business Development Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cincinnati
7 jobs
Columbus
3 jobs
Dayton
2 jobs
Toledo
2 jobs
Piqua
1 job
Maumee
1 job
Findlay
1 job
Delaware
1 job
Vandalia
1 job

Sales Business Development Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

Axle2 open roles
Meyer Tool2 open roles
Forklifts2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Ohio Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience meeting or exceeding B2B or B2C sales targets
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot
  • Strong cold-calling, prospecting, and pipeline management skills
  • Ability to travel within assigned Ohio territory or region as needed
  • Experience collaborating with marketing and product teams on go-to-market strategy

Sales Business Development Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sales business development in Ohio?

Most Ohio employers require a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, though some accept equivalent experience in lieu of a degree. Sales business development roles carry no state-issued license in Ohio, so the path centers on building a record of quota attainment, earning product or platform certifications relevant to your industry, and starting in account management, inside sales, or a business development representative role to gain hands-on pipeline experience.

How much do sales business developments make in Ohio?

Sales business developments in Ohio earn a median of about $73,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $39,850 for the lowest 10% to over $149,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sales business developments in Ohio?

Employers hiring sales business developments in Ohio right now include Axle, Meyer Tool, and Forklifts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major insurance carriers, and large healthcare and logistics firms makes it one of the Midwest's more consistent markets for sales business development openings year-round.

Which Ohio cities have the most sales business development jobs?

Cincinnati, Columbus, and Ohio account for the largest share of sales business development openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through its dense cluster of insurance, healthcare technology, and retail corporate headquarters, while Cleveland's manufacturing and financial services sector and Cincinnati's consumer goods and logistics base keep a steady stream of roles active in those metros throughout the year.

Are there remote sales business development jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than many fields, since a meaningful portion of sales business development work, particularly prospecting, virtual demos, and account management, translates well to remote settings. About 33% of sales business development openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption of flexible models in B2B and SaaS sales. Inside sales and strategic account roles tend to be the most remote-eligible, while field sales positions typically require in-territory presence.

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

The most realistic entry point is a business development representative or inside sales associate role, which Ohio employers across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati use as structured pipelines for developing talent without prior quota experience. Large Ohio-based employers in insurance and healthcare technology run formal rotational sales programs for recent graduates. Earning a recognized sales certification, building a portfolio of cold-call recordings or mock pitches, and targeting companies that post entry-level BDR openings will give candidates a concrete edge in the application process.

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

You can find and apply to sales business development jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred industry, and location within the state, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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