Business Development Managers take advantage of business opportunities to increase the revenue of the company. They are very informed on various areas in business and follow market trends closely. Business Development Managers earn very good salaries. Experience and level of responsibility increase their scope for earning. They get pension, insurance, health care and allowances as well. They usually work typical office hours. A Business Development Manager usually performs many of the following tasks: • Negotiating business deals
• Following up on sales leads
•  Maintaining client relationships
• Conducting presentations

• Client management
• Being self motivated, driven and results oriented
• Customer relations and negotiation
• Communication
• Time management
• Leadership
• Organization
• Presentation
• Being professional
• Problem-solving
• Research

Business Development Managers often receive financial grants and assistance from employers to continue their education. They may have Bachelors, MBA and Masters Degrees in different business related areas. For example, qualifications may be in Business Administration, Communication, Economics, Finance, Sales, Marketing or Management.