across 75 languages and 25 countries, including Metro Bank, Marriott, PG&E, and UniCredit. PolyAI is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead and scale our Business Development function, reporting into our GTM…
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Business Development Manager jobs in Washington, DC
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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$33–$87/hr
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$112k
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Job Description Job Description Position Title: Business Development Manager (Membership/Corporate Event/Hotel Sales) | Reports to: General Manager | FLSA Status: Non-exempt Position Summary The Business Development Mana…
$101k - $123k
As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving growth through securing new business opportunities and expanding the market presence of Spire’s Space Services product portfolio within the U.S. Federa…
Are you a driven sales professional ready for your next big opportunity? Join our award-winning Sales Team as a New Business Development Manager and take your career to the next level. This exciting role offers unlimited…
facility maintenance brands. We started as a single mobile washing business over 50 years ago and have expanded to become a complete and... ...cleaning and maintenance services. As a Business Development Manager at Kept…
$130k - $160k
Job Description Hill International is seeking a Business Development Manager in Seattle, Washington This opening requires a dynamic individual who is passionate about business development, including assisting in the iden…
$101k - $123k
active vacancy at this time, qualified applicants may be contacted as positions become available. What You’ll Do: As a Business Development Manager with Spire’s Space Services product portfolio, you will drive growth, ex…
Activities We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and…
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What business development managers earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $33–$43 | $69k–$90k |
| Mid level | $45–$63 | $94k–$131k |
| Senior | $63–$87 | $131k–$181k |
Adjusted for the Washington 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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