Business development managers are primarily responsible for driving business growth, and duties vary on a day-to-day basis. Typical responsibilities include: 

• Creating development plans and forecasting sales targets and growth projections
• Identifying market opportunities through meetings, networking and other channels
• Meeting existing and potential clients and building positive relationships
• Liaising with colleagues to develop sales and marketing strategies
• Preparing financial projections and sales targets
• Attending events such as exhibitions and conferences
• Preparing sales presentations and participating in sales meetings
• Producing reports for management
• Training business developers and sales colleagues
• Working in a client’s business or in an office.