Strategic Business Development Jobs

Strategic Business Development jobs are open across technology, healthcare, financial services, and professional services, at every level from analyst to VP and director, with specializations in partnerships, enterprise sales strategy, and market expansion. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles180+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCVS Health
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type59% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Network Development and Business Strategy Consultant
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Network Development and Business Strategy Consultant
CAMC Health System
Charleston, West Virginia
Business Development
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Bachelor's degree in finance

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BAE Systems USA
Vice President, U.S. Army Business Development & Strategic Customer Relationship Management
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Vice President, U.S. Army Business Development & Strategic Customer Relationship Management
BAE Systems USA
Falls Church, Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$196k - $334k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Workday
Principal, Strategic Business Development
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Principal, Strategic Business Development
Workday
Pleasanton, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$167k - $297k/yr
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Principal, Strategy & BD, AWS Corporate Strategy & Business Development
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Principal, Strategy & BD, AWS Corporate Strategy & Business Development
Amazon.com
New York, New York
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
$176k - $238k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Lockheed Martin
Business Development & Strategy Lead
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Business Development & Strategy Lead
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, Colorado
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$118k - $219k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Strategic Business Development Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • CVS Health
    CVS Health12
  • Amazon
    Amazon8
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services7
  • Shutterfly
    Shutterfly5
  • Meta
    Meta4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Trucking
  • Education
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Media & Entertainment

What Employers Look For

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

  • 5 or more years of experience in business development, partnerships, or enterprise sales
  • Demonstrated ability to build and close complex partnership or deal pipelines
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce for pipeline tracking and reporting
  • Experience developing go-to-market strategies for new products or market segments
  • Strong financial modeling skills to evaluate deal structures and ROI
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, MBA preferred for senior roles

Tips for Your Strategic Business Development Job Search

Quantify pipeline impact on your resume

Strategic business development hiring managers scan for revenue influence, not just activity. Replace vague bullets with outcomes: deals closed, partner revenue generated, or new markets entered. Numbers tied to your pipeline make your resume stand out immediately.

Target companies at inflection points

Companies launching a new product line, entering a new vertical, or recovering from a flat growth year hire aggressively for strategic business development. Filter your search by company stage and recent news before applying so your pitch is already aligned.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Tailor your pitch to the company's growth gap

Read the job posting for clues about where the company is struggling to grow. In your cover letter and interview, frame your experience around that exact gap, whether it's channel partnerships, enterprise accounts, or geographic expansion, rather than reciting your full history.

Prepare a deal structure example for interviews

Strategic business development interviews almost always include a scenario question about structuring a partnership or deal. Walk in with a real example from your background that covers how you identified the opportunity, negotiated terms, and measured success.

Negotiate on scope, not just base pay

In strategic business development, your territory, account tier, and quota construct affect earning potential more than base salary alone. During offer conversations, ask specifically about deal size expectations, commission structure on partnership revenue, and how territories are defined.

Strategic Business Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most strategic business developments?

The companies hiring the most strategic business developments right now include CVS Health, Amazon, and Amazon Web Services, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Technology and healthcare companies consistently account for the largest volume of active postings in this field.

How many strategic business development jobs are remote?

About 81% of strategic business development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the role's heavy reliance on relationship-building over in-office presence. Partnership-focused and alliance management sub-roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to enterprise field sales or on-site client management are more likely to require regular in-person work.

How do you become a strategic business development professional?

Start by building experience in sales, account management, or market analysis, where you develop the pipeline and negotiation fundamentals that strategic business development roles require. From there, move into roles that give you exposure to partnership structuring or go-to-market planning. Earning an MBA or completing formal deal-making training can accelerate your path to senior individual contributor or director-level positions.

Can you break into strategic business development with little experience?

Yes, entry-level and associate strategic business development roles exist, particularly at growth-stage technology and SaaS companies that need people to research markets, qualify partners, and support senior deal makers. Focus your applications on companies where business development overlaps with sales or partnerships, and build your case around any experience you have sourcing opportunities, managing client relationships, or analyzing market data.

What does the strategic business development interview process look like?

Most strategic business development interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your deal history and growth instincts, and at least one structured case or scenario round where you walk through how you would identify, qualify, and close a partnership. Senior roles typically add a presentation round and cross-functional interviews with finance, product, or legal stakeholders who would work alongside you.

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

You can find and apply to strategic business development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and target industry, then apply directly to each listing. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching roles early in the hiring cycle.

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