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Business Development Manager CV Example
Employers hiring a Business Development Manager usually screen for these skills first: New business development, Partnerships and Market research. This example shows how to present them clearly, with achievements you can adapt and a layout that applicant tracking systems read correctly.
Professional summary example
Business development manager with [X] years opening markets and partnerships in [industry].
Skills employers search for
- New business development
- Partnerships
- Market research
- Proposal writing
- Negotiation
- Networking
- Pipeline building
- Contract closing
Tools and systems
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Personal strengths
- Resilience
- Persuasion
- Relationship building
- Creativity
Example achievements
Replace each [X] with your own numbers.
- Opened [X] new markets generating €[X] in year one
- Secured [X] strategic partnerships
- Won [X] tenders worth €[X]
- Built a pipeline of €[X]
Turn duties into results
Weak
Found new business
Strong
Won €[X] in new revenue from [X] new markets in [X] months
Action verbs to start your bullet points
- Opened
- Secured
- Built
- Grew
- Negotiated
- Won
- Launched
- Developed
Typical education: Degree in Business or related field
Common mistakes on a Business Development Manager CV
- No revenue numbers
- Markets not named
- Networking without outcomes
- Too vague about deals
Build your Business Development Manager CV
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I am applying for the Business Development Manager role because it matches the work I do best, and I can show results in the areas this job asks for most.
Questions
What skills should a Business Development Manager put on a CV?
Lead with the skills named in the job ad. For most Business Development Manager roles these include: New business development, Partnerships, Market research and Proposal writing, each backed by an example in your work history.
How long should my CV be?
Two pages is standard in Ireland and the UK. Keep the most recent and relevant roles in the most detail.
How do I show results as a Business Development Manager?
Use the measures employers in this field recognise, such as new markets, partnerships, revenue growth, and say what changed because of your work. Replace every [X] in the examples with your real figures.