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customers and merchants at the same time. The Role This is an individual contributor, quota-carrying sales role. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for finding, developing, and closing new merchan…
Sales & Marketing · Chicago, IL
Business Development Manager jobs in Chicago, IL
Finds and builds new sources of revenue, from partnerships and new markets to strategic accounts, combining research, outreach, and negotiation over long relationship cycles.
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high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances. Basic Job Functions: The Business Development Manager, BDM, will lead the market development activities of Nucor Insulated Pa…
more than three decades solving global business challenges for our clients. Today, we have... ..., a customer support center, or the development of multilingual AI - as our clients’ business... ...development and long-te…
Are you passionate about developing new business, building long-term partnerships, and helping customers solve complex supply chain... ...are looking for an entrepreneurial, results-driven Business Development Manager! t…
$60k - $65k
made “Best of Staffing” lists for multiple years and continue to enjoy many accolades in the industry! The role of Business Development Manager (BDM) is primarily responsible for prospecting new clients for the division…
$140k - $160k
Job Description Job Description Business Development Manager, Proposals & Pursuits Location : Chicago (preferred), Charlotte, NYC, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, DC Salary : $140k-$160k + discretionary annual bonus Benef…
living in the Chicago area. A leading manufacturer of advanced cutting and forming equipment is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to grow business in the Greater Chicago area. This role focuses on capit…
$85k - $120k
sciences and in the support of clinical studies. Eurofins PSS Insourcing has an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team. We are searching for a business development professi…
a Rapidly Growing SaaS Company with a Unique B2B Offering for Solar + Energy Storage Immediately Available Position: Business Development Manager or Director Intelligent Generation , a software firm specializing in energ…
$60k - $75k
with a respected national brand. Paul Davis Restoration of NW Chicago is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to expand our referral network and strengthen our presence throughout the…
Business Development Manager Chicago, IL About LeadsIQ – A Skybox Capital Company We're not here to play small. LeadsIQ is a fast-scaling powerhouse in the comparison marketing and customer acquisition space, operating a…
Business Development Manager - Chicago/Milwaukee Posted on 10/16/2025 Location Chicago, IL Description Job Purpose: Drive Sales of Magswitch automation products through Major Account relationships and solutions-based sal…
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What business development managers earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$38 | $59k–$78k |
| Mid level | $39–$54 | $81k–$113k |
| Senior | $54–$75 | $113k–$157k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Market and prospect researchPartnership developmentStrategic outreachNegotiation and deal structuringFinancial and market analysisLong-cycle relationship buildingPresentation skillsCRM and pipeline reporting
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Tell me about a new revenue stream or partnership you built from nothing.
Walk through how you identified the opportunity, made first contact, structured the deal, and what it produced over time.
How do you evaluate whether a market or partnership is worth pursuing?
Show a simple framework: market size, fit with strengths, effort to enter, and a clear kill criterion for walking away.
How do you get a first meeting with someone who has no reason to take it?
Talk about researched, specific outreach that leads with their interest, plus warm paths through mutual connections.
Describe a deal negotiation where the terms mattered as much as the price.
Show you think in deal structures, such as exclusivity, revenue share, or pilots, and protect long-term value over quick wins.
How do you stay productive when deals take months or years?
Describe running a portfolio at different stages, with steady prospecting so long cycles never empty your pipeline.
Tell me about an opportunity you recommended against, and why.
Saying no with analysis is half the job. A concrete pass decision with reasoning shows judgment, not just hustle.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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Quantify new revenue you originated, separating it clearly from revenue you inherited or serviced.
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Name the partnerships or market entries you led, with deal value or growth outcomes where possible.
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Show the research side of your work, such as market analyses that shaped company direction.
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Include long-cycle wins with their timelines, since patience with complex deals is what this role screens for.
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State your industries and networks plainly, because domain relationships are often the hiring reason.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Business Development Representative
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Business Development Manager
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Senior Business Development Manager
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Director of Business Development
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VP of Business Development
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