$104,474
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$60k
MEDIAN
$104k
90%
$170k
The average salary for a Business Development Director is $104,474
Base Salary
$60k - $170k
Bonus
$3k - $43k
Profit Sharing
$2k - $30k
Commission
$6k - $59k
Total Pay
$64k - $197k
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What Do Business Development Directors Do?
Business Development Director Tasks
- Develop, coordinate, and implement sales and marketing plans to meet company growth objectives.
- Attend meetings with and give sales presentations to current and potential clients.
- Manage the sales process and establish relationships with clients.
- Research new clients and negotiate contracts.
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Gender Breakdown
Male
63.6%
Female
35.9%
Prefer to self-define
0.5%
This data is based on 1,697 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
85%
Dental
75%
Vision
67%
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