How to Become a Business Development Manager
(12 courses)What do I need to study to become a Business Development Manager?
Accelerate your career as a manager with this online Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB61015).
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Delivered by Ducere Global Business School in partnership with the Torrens University Australia, the Bachelor of Applied Business (Management) combines the fundamentals of management and business leadership with the practical enterprise skills of the 21st century. If you’re ready to stand out from the crowd and to distinguish yourself as a workplace innovator, then this is the degree for you.
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The Bachelor of Arts (Arts Management) equips students with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills necessary for undertaking careers as management professionals within the wider arts industry.
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The Diploma of Business (BSB50215) is a nationally recognised qualification designed to help students increase their business skills in order to move into higher managerial roles.
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Build practical new skills for a senior management role with this nationally recognised online Diploma of Business (BSB50215) course.
View course informationThe Double Diploma of Business (BSB50215) + Leadership & Management (BSB51915) is a comprehensive course that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to manage and lead teams within the business environment.
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The Double Diploma of Business and Leadership & Management (BSB50215 & BSB51915) is a dual qualification offering practical training to enhance students' leadership abilities, business acumen and job prospects.
View course informationStrengthen your leadership and management skills to help you stand out from the competition with this Graduate Certificate of Business from Edith Cowan University.
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The Graduate Certificate of Financial Planning from Deakin University is an ideal course for those wishing to enter the financial planning industry, or those already working in the sector who wish to extend their qualifications.
View course informationExpand your business skills and management knowledge for improved professional opportunities with this Graduate Diploma of Business from Edith Cowan University.
View course informationThe Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning from Deakin University is a Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority-approved course that prepares students for success in Australia's evolving financial planning landscape.
View course informationThe Master of Financial Planning from Deakin University is an essential course for the modern financial planner in Australia, designed to meet the requirements of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority.
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Definition of Business Development Manager
Business Development Managers are responsible for improving an organisation’s market position and achieving financial growth, this is a critical role for any business aiming to expand which means that these professionals are in high demand across many sectors.
Working with the sales team, marketing staff and department managers, the Business Development Manager aims to increase sales opportunities and maximise profits by identifying sales leads and acquiring new clients
They outline long-term strategic goals, build customer relations and maintain up to date knowledge of market conditions enabling companies to develop and diversify.
A Business Development Manager is also involved in managing and maintaining existing clients, liaising often to determine services, products and solutions that meet or predict a client’s needs and ensure they remain positive and satisfied.
What are the responsibilities of a Business Development Manager ?
- Developing and implementing plans and strategies for financial growth and market expansion.
- Increasing sales opportunities and maximising profits.
- Retaining and managing client relationships and satisfaction.
- Writing and presenting strategies and business proposals.
- Ascertaining and following local and international industry trends.
- Researching and acquiring new clients
- Maintaining in-depth knowledge of business products and industry practices.
- Drafting contracts and reports.
- Identifying and anticipating customer needs.
Career Outlook for Business Development Manager
The average age of people working as is 41 with 62.30% of them being male. 89.50% of are employed full-time and they typically work around 42.9 hours per week.
Unemployment is below average and, with A Bachelor Degree or higher, the average Community Worker can earn around $1,858 per week Before Tax. In 2015 there were 125,900 working and the future growth of the profession is predicted to be moderate, with numbers around 132,500 in 2020.