A business development executive is a significant member of a company's growth strategy – responsible for identifying and generating new business opportunities, building relationships with potential clients and driving revenue growth.
It is a senior role, usually progressing from a business developer, business representative, and business officer. They are also called 'sales executives'.
A business development executive (BDE) is distinct from an accounts executive, as the former focuses on acquiring new clients rather than managing existing ones.
The roles and responsibilities of business development executives involve analysing market trends to create strategies, identifying new sales leads, and working towards expanding the organisation's customer base