A business development director is responsible for developing and executing strategies to grow a company’s revenue and customer base. They work closely with sales, marketing, and other teams to identify and target new business opportunities, and they develop and implement plans to convert those opportunities into paying customers.
Becoming a business development director requires a combination of education, experience, and skills. Most business development directors have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field. They also have several years of experience in sales or marketing, and they have a strong understanding of the business development process.