Business, Finance & Law
Sales & Business Development careers
27 careers in this family — each with a personality-fit profile built on the Big Five and RIASEC frameworks. Click any role to see who it suits and why.
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Stable Advertising Sales Agent
Sales & Business Development
Sells advertising space and airtime to businesses by building client relationships, pitching tailored media packages, and closing deals. Res…
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Stable Auctioneer
Sales & Business Development
Conducts public auctions for property, livestock, vehicles, or goods by calling bids and managing the pace of bidding. Appraises items, mark…
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Stable Business Broker
Sales & Business Development
Facilitates the buying and selling of businesses by valuing enterprises, marketing listings, qualifying buyers, and negotiating deals throug…
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Fast Growing Customer Success Manager
Sales & Business Development
Works proactively with existing customers to ensure they get full value from a product, reducing churn and identifying expansion opportuniti…
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Stable Door-to-door Salesperson
Sales & Business Development
Visits homes or businesses to sell products or services directly to potential customers. Delivers a sales pitch, handles objections on the s…
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Stable Fundraiser
Sales & Business Development
Builds relationships with donors and organises campaigns, events, and grant applications to raise money for non-profits or causes. Tracks co…
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Stable Fundraising Manager
Sales & Business Development
Leads a team of fundraisers and sets strategy for annual giving, major gifts, and capital campaigns. Analyses donor data, sets revenue targe…
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Fast Growing ICT Account Manager
Sales & Business Development
Manages relationships with clients who purchase technology products or services, understanding their business needs and matching them with t…
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Stable Insurance Broker
Sales & Business Development
Assesses clients' risk exposure and sources appropriate insurance policies from multiple insurers, negotiating coverage terms and assisting …
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Stable Insurance Sales Agent
Sales & Business Development
Meets with individuals and businesses to assess their coverage needs and recommend suitable insurance policies. Builds a client base through…
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Stable Motor Vehicle or Caravan Salesperson
Sales & Business Development
Sells new and used cars, trucks, or caravans by guiding customers through the selection process, arranging test drives, and negotiating pric…
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Fast Growing Partnerships Manager
Sales & Business Development
Identifies, negotiates, and manages strategic relationships with other companies that create mutual business value. Structures partnership a…
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Stable Rental Salesperson
Sales & Business Development
Helps customers hire equipment, vehicles, or other goods by explaining rental terms, processing contracts, and arranging delivery or pickup.…
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Stable Sales Demonstrator
Sales & Business Development
Presents and demonstrates products to potential customers in stores, trade shows, or events to encourage purchases. Explains features and be…
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Fast Growing Sales Engineer
Sales & Business Development
Combines deep technical knowledge with sales skills to demonstrate how complex products or systems solve a client's engineering challenges, …
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Fast Growing Sales Executive
Sales & Business Development
Prospects for new clients, delivers product pitches, negotiates contracts, and closes deals while building long-term relationships that driv…
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Fast Growing Sales Manager
Sales & Business Development
Sets revenue targets and leads a sales team, developing strategies, coaching representatives, analysing performance data, and building key c…
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Stable Sales Representative (Building and Plumbing Supplies)
Sales & Business Development
Visits builders, plumbers, and hardware retailers to promote and sell building and plumbing products. Builds client relationships, provides …
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Fast Growing Sales Representative (Business Services)
Sales & Business Development
Sells business-to-business services such as consulting, outsourcing, or technology solutions by identifying client needs and presenting tail…
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Stable Sales Representative (Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories)
Sales & Business Development
Calls on workshops, dealerships, and parts retailers to sell automotive parts and accessories. Demonstrates product features, processes orde…
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Stable Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods)
Sales & Business Development
Promotes and sells consumer products such as appliances, cosmetics, or homeware to retailers or directly to customers. Meets sales targets, …
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Fast Growing Sales Representative (Scientific Products)
Sales & Business Development
Sells laboratory equipment, reagents, or scientific instruments to research institutions and hospitals, explaining technical specifications …
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Stable Sales Representative (Wholesale and Manufacturing)
Sales & Business Development
Connects manufacturers with retailers or businesses by presenting product lines, negotiating bulk orders, and maintaining ongoing client acc…
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Fast Growing Solutions Engineer
Sales & Business Development
Bridges the gap between a company's product and its customers by demonstrating how the technology solves real business problems. Builds cust…
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Declining Telemarketer
Sales & Business Development
Makes outbound phone calls to potential customers to sell products or services, or to conduct market research. Follows scripts, handles obje…
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Stable Travel Agency Manager
Sales & Business Development
Leads a team of travel consultants, setting sales targets, negotiating with airlines and tour operators, and resolving complex booking issue…
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Stable Wholesaler
Sales & Business Development
Buys products in bulk from manufacturers and sells them to retailers or commercial buyers, negotiating prices, managing warehouse inventory,…
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What kinds of roles are in Sales & Business Development?
Traitstack profiles 27 sales & business development roles in the Business, Finance & Law sector, spanning a wide range — from Telemarketer (median $35,000) through Travel Agency Manager ($75,000) to Solutions Engineer ($125,000).
What do Sales & Business Development careers pay?
Across the 27 sales & business development roles profiled, median salaries run from about $35,000 (Telemarketer) to $125,000 (Solutions Engineer), with a typical median of $75,000.
What personality suits Sales & Business Development careers?
Averaged across the 27 sales & business development roles profiled, the field skews towards people who are outgoing — energised by people, visibility and quick social contact (average Extraversion 81/100) and highly conscientious — precise, organised and strong on follow-through (average Conscientiousness 71/100). On interests, 26 of the 27 roles lead with an Enterprising (E) profile.
Which Sales & Business Development careers have the best job outlook?
Of the 27 sales & business development roles profiled, 9 are rated growing or excellent for outlook, including Customer Success Manager, ICT Account Manager, Partnerships Manager and Sales Engineer.