Business Development Manager
30AI USED FOR30%moving to60%
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STARTING PAY£28,000 - £36,000
RELATIONAL MOATPeople want a real person for this. That preference is the protection.
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Business Development Manager
As a Business Development Manager, you are the driving force behind the growth and expansion of a company, shaping its future and creating opportunities that resonate on a global scale. This role is vital in the UK economy, as it fosters innovation, builds strategic partnerships, and enhances competitiveness in an ever-evolving market landscape.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and people want a real person for this. That preference is the protection. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Business Development ExecutiveIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior BDMs in identifying new business opportunities and conducting market research. You will learn the ropes of client interaction and support the development of proposals.£28,000 - £36,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEBusiness Development ManagerAs a mid-level BDM, you will take on more responsibility, leading your own projects and managing client relationships. You will be expected to meet sales targets and contribute to strategic planning.£42,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Business Development DirectorIn this peak career role, you will lead the business development strategy for the organisation, mentoring junior staff and driving significant revenue growth through innovative partnerships.£68,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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Real apprenticeship standards
Live UK apprenticeship standards that lead into this career, from the Institute for Apprenticeships register.
L6Business to business sales professional (integrated degree)36 months typicalnot published
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
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Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeBusiness Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · DegreeInternational Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · DegreeBusiness ManagementTeesside University · DegreeModern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeBusiness Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · Degree