What Does a Business Development Manager Do?
A business development manager looks beyond the current pipeline — identifying new segments, channels and partnerships, opening conversations with target accounts, and shaping the commercial case for pursuing them. It blends strategy with hands-on outreach.
Prospecting, calls and proposals are all remote-capable, and the role suits people who are comfortable creating opportunities where none existed.
Key skills
- Market & opportunity research
- Outreach & networking
- Negotiation
- Commercial strategy
- CRM & pipeline management
- Presentations
Remote Business Development Manager salary
A remote Business Development Manager typically earns $75k – $150k per year (USD base salary). The range runs roughly from junior to senior — where you land depends on experience, region, and whether the employer pays by location or uses global pay.
For how remote pay is actually set, and how to negotiate it, read our remote salary guide and offer-negotiation guide.
Open remote Business Development Manager jobs
- Salesforce Recruiter / Business Development Manager (POD Solutions) — MaxAccelerate
- Business Development Manager - Latin America — BBE Marketing Inc