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Business Development Manager jobs in San Francisco, CA
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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$37–$98/hr
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programmable operating layer for the world’s most ambitious businesses. Through an integrated technology stack, the platform... ...matter of code, not geography. Your Impact As a Business Development Manager you will be…
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 We are a privately owned, leading Managed IT Services provider delivering... ...complex technical concepts into meaningful business outcomes. You are well-networked, relationship... ...execute a unified Sales and Bus…
: This Business Partner Advisor will manage client relationships, analyze customer inquiries, and be the main point of contact to our business partners... .... Identify opportunities for future business development and e…
$80k - $110k
Job Description Job Description Business Development Manager San Francisco, CA USA We are looking for Hopefully, you! Were seeking an experienced, hands-on Business Development Manage r to join our sales team. The ideal…
those that endure both physically and aesthetically, remaining relevant and performing over time. We are seeking a Business Development Manager to lead growth across the San Francisco region , focused on our Site & Outdo…
$100k - $130k
Gamebreaking Studios is looking for our first hire in Business Development. We believe former founders or ambitious business development/sales... ...pipeline sustainably with us. As a Business Development Manager at Game…
Competitive salary Paid time off Training & development Flipspaces is a global design-tech... .... This role is not for a relationship manager. It is for a closer — someone who... ...Generation ▸ Prospect, pitch, and clo…
$80k - $120k
services firms look to us for a nuanced understanding of their businesses, a clear sense of the kinds of stories that make news, and... ...for A highly organized, commercially minded Business Development Manager to suppo…
CSOFT’s Business Development Managers (BDMs) are responsible for identifying and targeting forward-thinking companies across the globe who will value our services, managing existing international accounts, delivering tai…
Job Description Job Description We are hiring a Business Development Manager (Sales) to drive strategic partnerships and revenue growth for a rapidly scaling company in the crypto and Web3 space. This organization is bui…
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What business development managers earn in San Francisco
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $37–$49 | $77k–$101k |
| Mid level | $50–$71 | $105k–$147k |
| Senior | $71–$98 | $147k–$203k |
Adjusted for the San Francisco 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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