Top skills for Business Development Manager jobs

Based on 2,230 active Business Development Manager postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Business Development Manager postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Business69%
  • Marketing45%
  • Revenue42%
  • Negotiation35%
  • Innovation16%
  • Driven15%
  • Finance14%
  • Sales Cycle11%
  • Profitability10%
  • Microsoft Office9%
  • Market Share9%
  • Consulting9%
  • Lead Generation9%
  • Onboarding8%
  • New Customers7%
  • New Business Development6%
  • Procurement6%
  • Market Opportunities6%
  • Business Acumen6%
  • Networks6%
  • Supply Chain6%
  • Logistics6%
  • Sustainability5%
  • Referrals5%

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