Thank you for your interest in the Business Development Manager position. This form is designed to assess your qualifications, experience, and suitability for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and partnerships. Please complete all sections thoroughly and accurately.
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State/Province
Postal/Zip Code
LinkedIn Profile URL (if available)
Are you legally eligible to work in [Company’s Operating Country]?
Current/Most Recent Job Title:
Company Name
Employment Period (From – To):
Key Responsibilities & Achievements (related to business development):
Previous Business Development Experience (List in reverse chronological order):
Company | Role | Years | ||
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1 | ||||
2 |
Total Years of Experience in Business Development:
Describe your approach to identifying new business opportunities:
What strategies do you use to build and maintain partnerships?
How do you conduct market research to assess potential growth areas?
Describe a successful business deal or partnership you secured. What was your role?
How do you handle objections or rejections during negotiations?
What CRM or sales tools are you proficient in? (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)
Have you worked with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Product) to drive business growth?
Please rate your proficiency in the following skills on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is beginner and 5 is expert:
Skill | Proficiency Level 1=Beginner, 5=Expert | |
|---|---|---|
Lead Generation | ||
Sales Negotiation | ||
Market Analysis | ||
Client Relationship Management | ||
Proposal/Pitch Development |
Do you have experience in contract negotiations?
What industries have you worked in?
Highest Level of Education:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
MBA
Other:
Relevant Certifications (e.g., Business Development, Sales, Marketing):
Why are you interested in this Business Development Manager role?
What are your salary expectations?
Notice Period (if currently employed):
Are you willing to travel for business purposes?
I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete.
I understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or termination.
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Below is a detailed breakdown of the Business Development Leader Application: Discover Growth-Driven Talent, which explains the purpose and significance of each section and question. This ensures that HR and hiring managers can effectively assess a candidate’s qualifications, strategic thinking, and business development expertise.
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Mandatory Questions Recommendation
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Mandatory questions are essential to assess core competencies, verify qualifications, and ensure alignment with the role’s requirements. Below is a breakdown of the must-have questions and why they are critical for hiring a strong BDM.
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Mandatory Fields:
Full Name – Identifies the applicant.
Contact Number & Email – Required for communication.
Legal Work Eligibility – Avoids hiring barriers.
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Current/Most Recent Job Title & Company – Confirms recent role relevance.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements – Proves hands-on BD experience (e.g., lead generation, deal closures).
Total Years of BD Experience – Filters candidates by seniority.
Why?
Mandatory Questions:
Describe your approach to identifying new business opportunities.
What strategies do you use to build and maintain partnerships?
Describe a successful business deal or partnership you secured. What was your role?
How do you handle objections/rejections in negotiations?
Have you worked with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Product)?
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Self-rated proficiency in:
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Highest Level of Education – Filters based on company requirements.
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Why are you interested in this BDM role?
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