Sales & Marketing · Columbus, OH

Business Development Manager jobs in Columbus, OH

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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Business Development Representative

Dinamic AS Group · Columbus, OH · Full-time
$47k - $51k

believe that strong relationships drive business success. Our team is dedicated to... ...where initiative, innovation, and personal development are valued. Job Description... ...mindset. Strong organizational and time ma…

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Business Development Representative

NXTThing RPO · Columbus, OH · Full-time

Role Summary The Business Development Representative (BDR) is a critical member of the NXTThing sales team, responsible for building and... ...outcomes after each event Nurture & Long-Cycle Outreach Manage a structured n…

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Business Development Manager

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics · New Albany, OH · Full-time
$112k - $140k

customers. Read more at Location: USA - New Albany, Briscoe Parkway Division: Air & Sea Job Posting Title: Business Development Manager Time Type: Full Time Summary The Sales Manager will be responsible for selling the t…

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Business Development Director

Hill International · Columbus, OH · Full-time

Job Description Hill International is seeking a Business Development Director in Columbus, Ohio This opening requires a dynamic individual... ...relationships. The focus will be agency construction management and owner's…

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Director of Business Development RPO

NXTThing RPO · Columbus, OH · Full-time

Director of Business Development - RPO United States Remote NXTThing RPO is looking for a Director of Business Development who is... ...improve prospecting, account research, outreach, and pipeline management. Represent…

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Business Customer Development Manager

DHL Group · Westerville, OH

This position will support our eCommerce sector. Business Customer Development Manager Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that. Become an essential part of everyday life,…

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Business Development Manager - AMD

Delaware, OH · Full-time
$140k - $150k

cutting-edge capital equipment with 40-50 year life cycles, the company offers exceptional stability and innovation. This Business Development Manager role provides the opportunity to engage with top-tier clients from mi…

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Commercial Construction Project Manager

Gables Search Group · Columbus, OH

We’re recruiting for a Commercial Construction Project Manager opportunity in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our client is open to both Project... ...vesting ~ Take-home vehicle ~ Education reimbursement ~ Business expense and mil…

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Sourcing Project Manager - PMO Transformation

Blue Star Partners LLC · Columbus, OH
$90 per hour

Job Title: Sourcing Project Manager Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid preferred – onsite Tue–Thu) Contract Length: 6 months (Strong... ...to ensure initiative delivery aligns with strategic business goals. Provide updates o…

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What business development managers earn in Columbus

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $25–$33 $52k–$68k
Mid level $34–$48 $71k–$100k
Senior $48–$66 $100k–$138k

Adjusted for the Columbus 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

For business development managers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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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

01 Business Development Representative
02 Business Development Manager
03 Senior Business Development Manager
04 Director of Business Development
05 VP of Business Development
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