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Job Title | Salary |
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Business Development Manager | £60,656 /yr |
Senior Business Development Manager | £78,957 /yr |
Business Development Manager IV | £66,838 /yr |
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Job Title | Salary |
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Business Development Manager | £60,656 /yr |
Senior Business Development Manager | £78,957 /yr |
Business Development Manager IV | £66,838 /yr |
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The average salary for a Business Development Manager is £60,656 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 13014 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Business Development Manager employees in United Kingdom.
The highest salary for a Business Development Manager in United Kingdom is £90,030 per year.
The lowest salary for a Business Development Manager in United Kingdom is £42,727 per year.
As revenue-generating employees, business development managers can earn well over the national average salary. Salary is dependent on location, experience and industry. Jobs based in locations like London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, and Leicester tend to pay the highest salaries. Roles can be further classified into two broad fields: business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C). Business development managers in the B2B field are generally paid slightly higher than managers in the B2C field. Opportunities to work overseas are often available.
If you’re looking to become a well-paid business development manager, a bachelor's or even master's degree in a related field such as business or finance are a great start, but alone, they may not be enough. Ultimately, you’ll need to lead successful sales teams that meet and exceed sales goals. This will showcase your performance and result in increased earning potential through promotions or bonuses. Boost your expertise with training, such as the Certified Business Development Professional (CBDP) and certifications offered by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the Association for Project Management (APM), and the Digital Marketing Institute (DMI).
Keep on top of your technical skills, making sure you understand CRM databases, automation platforms, and cloud computing. Work on your presentation and speaking skills, as well as soft skills like communication. Finally, don’t underestimate the importance of networking and keeping up with industry trends and changes.
Would you like to negotiate a higher salary as a business development manager? If you've just started looking for business development manager jobs, focus your efforts on impressing your potential employers in the interview and highlighting all the reasons you're the best candidate. When you're offered the job, don't be afraid to ask for 10% more than the listed salary. If you want to negotiate in your current role, consider how much to ask for first, based on what others with your experience level are making. You should then make a list of your arguments, focusing on your unique assets, experience, technologies and skills learned, and your professional successes.
About 73.50% of Business Development Manager professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £14,266 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Business Development Manager in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Business Development Manager professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £32,081 and £134,557 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £60,656 following the average career path of a Business Development Manager.