Business development managers help drive long-term growth by identifying new markets, building strategic partnerships and uncovering customer segments beyond the company’s current reach. Their work combines research, relationship building and strategic planning.

Common duties include:

• Researching industries and market trends to identify new business opportunities
• Reaching out to potential partners to explore mutually beneficial collaborations
• Creating step-by-step plans to enter new markets or launch new services
• Keeping company leadership informed on business development progress and pipeline updates
• Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to get new customers