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Business Development Manager jobs in Kansas City, MO
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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$25–$65/hr
Typical pay range
$85k
Median, full-time
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but around the world. HDR is looking for a project manager whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of front end due diligence and planning... ...with the Regional Building Engineering Services Busines…
just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933. Southern Glazer’s is... ...truly cares about its people. Overview The Business Development Manager (BDM) is res…
DescriptionWith over 39 years of cross-industry management consulting experience, DeWolff, Boberg... ...and the knowledge gained as previous business leaders, Management Consultants... ...believe strongly in the internal…
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Job Title: Salesforce - Business Analyst You are an experienced Salesforce Business Analyst... ...of the delivery lifecycle, including development, testing, training, communication,... ...configuration when necessary* Pr…
DescriptionThe Marketing Manager is responsible for leading and implementing the A&F marketing... ...strategic alignment across all A&F business lines, and cultivate a customer-centric... ...A&FAnalyze current client rel…
it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering... ...market sector, this position will support business developm…
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paid benefits, flexible work hours, and an education/career development program. For more information on what Grantek offers,... ...Description We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Manager of New Business Develop…
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What business development managers earn in Kansas City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $52k–$68k |
| Mid level | $34–$48 | $70k–$99k |
| Senior | $48–$65 | $99k–$136k |
Adjusted for the Kansas City 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
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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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