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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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The Marketing & Business Development Manager leads Ravenswood Studio's marketing function, including brand, content, and industry presence, in partnership with the Director of Business Development, who sets overall busin…
$164.6k - $255.1k
an Industrial Water Client and Market Development Lead to help advance the continued growth... ..., pursuit leadership, account management, project management and technical expertise... ...Responsibilities Include:Primar…
Job Summary:The Business Development Manager, plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the National Center for Clinical Trials (NCCT) Sales by identifying, cultivating, and securing clinical trial opportunities w…
$116.5k - $139.75k
General Information Job Title Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations, Business Development Job ID 110079 Work Areas Business Operations Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Location(s) Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, S…
$350k - $375k
Role:PubMatic is seeking an experienced Brand Sales Director, Commerce Media to drive growth across our commerce and retail media business. This role is focused on selling audience and media solutions to shopper marketin…
but around the world.The Drinking Water Market Sector (“MS”) Business Development Director (BDD) will lead the development and implementation... ...Regional Business Group leadership, operational leadership, client manag…
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…
Business Development Manager for the Midwest Bath Concepts Industries, LLC With more than 25 years of double-digit growth, Bath Concepts Industries, LLC is looking to expand to the Midwest Territory. You’re responsible f…
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…
$165k - $190k
North American Activated Carbon producer is looking to fill a critical Business Development Manager position based somewhere in the Upper Midwest or Northeast (near a major airport). This is an excellent opportunity to j…
$170k - $280k
fraud prevention, and instant settlement. Coinflow enables businesses to grow faster with instant settlement, fraud & chargeback... ...Overview: Coinflow is seeking a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager to sp…
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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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