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Business Development Manager jobs in Portland, OR
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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$29–$77/hr
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$99k
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modeling, cost optimization, restructuring, business design and transformation,... ...transform their organization and their asset management function? As trusted advisors to CFOs,... ...communities. Learn more. Professi…
global freight forwarding company from Asia is looking for a new member for their Sales Department. This position is the New Business Development Manager position. ( This is not associate level position. You will fail if…
$117k - $175.4k
around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so... ...full feature deployments to support their growing and changing business need…
$154.9k - $225.3k
seeking a thoughtful and creative Technical Product Marketing Manager to support our Cisco Wireless portfolio. As part of the extended... ...Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Marketing, Business, or a r…
$122k - $145k
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…
We're looking for a Business Development Director to join our team, remote from the Pacific Northwest market. In this role, you will be... ...to strengthen brand presence Maintain disciplined pipeline management, forecas…
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…
portfolio supports all stages of the drug development process and all functional areas of bio/... ...BPT is searching for a Regional Sales Manager to drive growth in the Midwest territory... ...Northern California and Or…
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…
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What business development managers earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$38 | $61k–$79k |
| Mid level | $39–$56 | $82k–$116k |
| Senior | $56–$77 | $116k–$160k |
Adjusted for the Portland 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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