SALES & BUSINESS
Business Development Manager
Find and build the partnerships that grow the business.
What you actually do
Identify growth opportunities
Find new markets, channels or partnerships worth pursuing.
Build relationships
Develop connections that open doors for the business.
Negotiate deals
Work out terms that create value for both sides.
Skills you'll use
Tools
You might love it if…
You like finding and building new opportunities from scratch.
Think twice if…
You'd rather manage existing accounts than develop new ones.
How to get there
Build sales and relationship skills
The foundation for spotting and developing opportunities.
Get real experience
Start in sales or partnerships to learn how deals actually get made.
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CAREER PATH
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4 stages · Self-paced
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