Development vice presidents are responsible for creating strategic business partnerships and driving the organization forward. They do this through several means, including conducting industry-specific research, competitor analysis, and managing their team.
The most powerful tool used by development vice presidents is strategic partnerships. They seek out business relationships that are beneficial to the organization and may help them accomplish new goals. Development vice presidents also vet potential partnerships before the deal is struck. They vet the partner company and uncover relevant information.
These professionals have day-to-day administrative duties that may include meeting with the CEO and other stakeholders, attending industry conferences and trade shows, and managing a small team of employees.
To become a development vice president, you need advanced degrees in related fields like economics or business development. You also need up to ten years of experience in client management, professional services, and possibly, business development. Development vice presidents tend to have strong leadership and relationship building skills.
How to Become a Development Vice President
What is a Development Vice President
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a development vice president. For example, did you know that they make an average of $77.36 an hour? That's $160,906 a year!
Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 3,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
What Does a Development Vice President Do
There are certain skills that many development vice presidents have in order to accomplish their responsibilities. By taking a look through resumes, we were able to narrow down the most common skills for a person in this position. We discovered that a lot of resumes listed business skills, collaboration skills and instructional skills.
How To Become a Development Vice President
If you're interested in becoming a development vice president, one of the first things to consider is how much education you need. We've determined that 73.7% of development vice presidents have a bachelor's degree. In terms of higher education levels, we found that 17.2% of development vice presidents have master's degrees. Even though most development vice presidents have a college degree, it's impossible to become one with only a high school degree or GED.
Choosing the right major is always an important step when researching how to become a development vice president. When we researched the most common majors for a development vice president, we found that they most commonly earn bachelor's degree degrees or master's degree degrees. Other degrees that we often see on development vice president resumes include associate degree degrees or doctoral degree degrees.
You may find that experience in other jobs will help you become a development vice president. In fact, many development vice president jobs require experience in a role such as vice president. Meanwhile, many development vice presidents also have previous career experience in roles such as development director or director.
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Development Vice President Career Paths
As you move along in your career, you may start taking on more responsibilities or notice that you've taken on a leadership role. Using our career map, a development vice president can determine their career goals through the career progression. For example, they could start out with a role such as president, progress to a title such as chief executive officer and then eventually end up with the title chief executive officer.
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Average Salary for a Development Vice President
Development Vice Presidents in America make an average salary of $160,906 per year or $77 per hour. The top 10 percent makes over $231,000 per year, while the bottom 10 percent under $112,000 per year.
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Development Vice President Resumes
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Betty Simpson  Las Vegas, NV  (310) 555-0117  bsimpson@example.com Experience Development Vice President2020 - Present Office Depot•Las Vegas, NV
Development Director2017 - 2020 Alzheimer's Association•Irvine, CA
Associate Director Of Development2016 - 2017 C2c•San Bernardino, CA
Skills Special EventsEmergencyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyEnsure AlignmentCDOMajor GiftsCustomer ServicePublic SpeakingNew Technologies Education Bachelor's Degree Psychology2005 - 2008 California State University - San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA |
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Jane Wallace  Development Vice President2020 - Present The Harbour SchoolBaltimore, MD
Senior Director2012 - 2020 Genesis HealthCareBaltimore, MD
Director Of Admissions2011 - 2012 Genesis HealthCareBaltimore, MD
Recruitment Director1997 - 2004 American PoolCollege Park, MD
 Master's Degree Business2004 - 2005 Strayer UniversityWashington, DC Bachelor's Degree Business1988 - 1991 University of Maryland - College ParkCollege Park, MD |
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Contact Information  Baltimore, MD (650) 555-9739 jwallace@example.comSkills Healthcare Human Resources Recruitment Process Admissions Office Potential Candidates Consultants Annual Budget Community Organizations Diversity Project Management |
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Jacob Anderson  Philadelphia, PA  (520) 555-1552  janderson@example.com Skills LinkedinOrganizational DevelopmentWorkers CompensationTechnical AssistanceFinancial ModelsBalance SheetProject ManagementJavascriptJob DescriptionsBusiness Goals |
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Employment History Development Vice President2014 - Present Johnson & Johnson•Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Vice President2011 - 2014 Elevations•Philadelphia, PA
Director Of Human Resources2005 - 2011 Aramark•Philadelphia, PA
Recruitment Director1988 - 1998 Robert Half International•San Jose, CA
Education Master's Degree Business1998 - 1999 California State University - San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA Bachelor's Degree Business1979 - 1982 San Jose State University•San Jose, CA |
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Austin Hudson
Development Vice President
Columbus, OHÂ Â |Â Â (350) 555-3752Â Â |Â Â ahudson@example.com
Experience:
Development Vice President | Cosi | Columbus, OH |
2020 - Present
- Established product development and quality strategies in support of the business goals.
- Restructured the sales organization, stabilized customer relations and developed strategic plan for market/revenue growth.
- Developed, negotiated, and structured standard real estate agreements.
- Resolved technical hurdles and issues in product development and processes.
- Spearheaded product execution, leading a cross functional team including finance, marketing, sales, operations, and product development.
Operations Vice President | QC Holdings | Columbus, OH |
2017 - 2020
- Implemented risk based strategic plan to position company value and dividends for future growth.
- Co-led Learning Map project for both Group Insurance and Annuities business units.
- Consult with Northwestern Mutual Advisors on industry best practices, business development and coaching.
Director Of Sales | Cardinal Health | Columbus, OH |
2014 - 2017
- Ranked #1 for generating new accounts and most IVIG sold (increased sales 3,893% compared to 4Q02 sales).
- Led contract negotiations and secured client executive signatures.
- Introduced new content areas which included key European healthcare technology markets.
- Worked closely with the Executive Account Directors and Distribution Executives in the formulation of key account strategies.
Director Of Sales Training | EMERSON IND AUTOMATION BELGIUM | Columbus, OH |
2013 - 2014
- Created a new sales process to include customer profiling, broker/rep management, key reports, and pipeline.
- Managed $18 million key account region including two of VWR's largest customers.
- Instituted a career development program for 1,200 people per year at six locations throughout the country.
Skills
- Business Development
- SVP
- Company Goals
- Business Strategy
- Sales Channels
- Business Goals
- Healthcare
- Project Management
- Sales Process
- Action Plans
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Degree | Ohio State University | Columbus, OH |
2001 - 2004
- Major: Business
Jason Simpson
Development Vice President
Indianapolis, IN
(340) 555-8432
jsimpson@example.com
Experience:
2018 - Present
Development Vice President / Delta Air Lines / Indianapolis, IN
- Drive employee engagement in partnership with key business leaders and HR analytics as a member of the J.B. Hunt Elevation team.
- Managed through delegation the operational activities of the region through 18 direct reports.
- Participate in architecture discussions and planning with development Communicate status, milestones, evaluation analysis to upper management.
2017 - 2018
Development Director / Phi Sigma Kappa / Indianapolis, IN
- Served as County Government Department Head responsible for all aspects of Economic Development, Land Use and Planning.
- Directed the development of a consistent stream of informational messages using Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
- Managed regional office for integrated multi-family real estate development company.
- Project Manager between the American Cancer Society and multiple diverse team environments.
- Raised $2.2M in major gifts and 37% increase from previous year.
- Designed and implemented new hire orientation process including initial training in performance management and competency tracking programs.
2015 - 2017
Director / YMCA of Greater Indianapolis / Indianapolis, IN
- Total business management oversight of $82m in service contract base and $45m in product sales.
- Program and Project Management Certification.
- Managed and grew existing systems team, creating next generation IT and ERP.
- Promoted into this global executive position, responsible for worldwide Project Management and Business Development strategy, processes and infrastructure.
2010 - 2015
National Director / MetLife / East Rutherford, NJ
- Consult to senior management in event program design, implementation, project management, and program development.
- Provide non-product sales and business development training to Financial Professionals throughout the territory.
- Developed new business development channels, partnering with Smith Barney.
- Provided oversight to build the EMC storage practice for Databases in MetLife.
- Managed impaired loan portfolio including evaluating loan quality, creating action plans and negotiating with borrowers.
- Directed the implementation of policies and procedures for marketing and advertising compliance and analyses.
Skills
Account Management, Sales Goals, Company Website, Business Development, Project Management, R, Regulatory Agencies, Staff Meetings, REP, Product DevelopmentEducation:
1997 - 2000
Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering / DeVry University / Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Jeffrey Grant
Development Vice President
Dallas, TX
(290) 555-9048
jgrant@example.com
Experience
Development Vice President, American Heart Association -
Dallas, TX
2019 - Present
- Managed, grew and procured new company sponsorship through strategic account cultivation with C-level executives and decision makers.
- Managed five special events for the AHA and worked to achieve top notch fiscal and recruitment goals while staying on timeline.
- Manage personnel and budgets supporting product development and instructional design.
- Oversee, maintain and evaluate the documentation and procedures supporting the product development process.
- Worked with our internal and external partners to drive projects related to product development and enhancement.
- Coordinate the implementation and execution of strategic initiatives including business development, physician alignment/integration and clinical service line development.
Operations Vice President, Lifetime -
Lawrenceville, GA
2018 - 2019
- Created new MAM & DAM systems, processes, procedures, oversight and reporting requirements.
- Managed 93 staff members and over 500 students across 10 schools with total P&L responsibility over $900,000.
General Manager, Starbucks -
Lawrenceville, GA
2012 - 2018
- Created dual store management documents to increase efficiency and high-level execution of role.
- Created new training plan and influenced licensee to staff new stores with 75% experienced staff for sustainable success.
- Created and implemented profit plan to price products competitively while at the same time fostering revenue growth and improved profitability.
- Delivered specialized customer service expected of brand.
Solutions Manager, Cisco Systems -
Lawrenceville, GA
2007 - 2012
- Attained more successful cloud deployments by generating blueprint for Cisco s cloud services.
- Guided business planning, reporting, budgeting and metrics tracking.
- Developed business plans, marketing materials, and sales collateral.
- Managed a team of Architects and NCE's world wide to deliver on both Public and Private cloud deployments.
Skills
- Customer Base
- Human Resources
- Development Programs
- Facility
- Infrastructure
- ROI
- Internet
- General Merchandise
- Daily Operations
- Project Management
Education
Bachelor's Degree Degree Business
1996 - 1999
Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, IN
Kathryn Cooper
Development Vice President
San Antonio, TX
(870) 555-1697
kcooper@example.com
Experience
Development Vice President
, The Coca-Cola Company
, San Antonio, TX
2019 - Present
- Developed and executed multiple brand business plans in multiple trade accounts.
- Exceeded all sales goals monthly.
- Introduced project management and development standards into the organization.
Principal
, Uber Technologies
, Houston, TX
2011 - 2019
- Utilize time off of full-time work to log on to UBER and ensure safe rides to all passengers.
- picked up passengers in response to the Uber or Lyft app(s) relayed request for services.
General Manager
, Mattress Firm
, Houston, TX
2007 - 2011
- Keep the mattresses in proper order on the sales floor.
- Cultivated and maintain a store culture built on quality customer service.
- Provided exceptional customer service to every existing & new potential customer.
- Run sales floor while maintaining specific metrics and KPIs (UPT/AVT/Conversion, etc.)
Solutions Manager
, HP
, Houston, TX
2003 - 2007
- Updated the Project Management on progress of the project through Weekly and Monthly Reports.
- Identify issues related to IPS hardware, TippingPoint Operating System, and IPS configurations.
- Promote portfolio towards regional sales and business development teams.
- Expanded product roadmap by leading collaboration effort resulting in adoption of business plan to capture the market sweet spot.
Skills
- Project Management
- R
- Architecture
- LLC
- Job Descriptions
- CDO
- Real Estate
- CRM
- Risk Management
- Technical Assistance
Education
1992 - 1995
Bachelor's Degree Degree Business, Pennsylvania State University
Main, PA
Amber Long
Development Vice President
Southfield, MIÂ Â |Â Â (900) 555-7372Â Â |Â Â along@example.com
Employment History:
Dialogue Marketing - Southfield, MI
2018 - Present
Development Vice President
- Created product development process and strategy.
- Chair of Policy Oversight Committee.
- Maintained Product Development Calendar, meeting all deadlines.
- Managed software product development & delivery initiatives for the following software product portfolios:.
Alzheimer's Association - Southfield, MI
2008 - 2018
Development Director
- Secured corporate sponsorship for Association special events.
- Major gifts, minor gifts and memorials are procured.
Arthritis Foundation - Atlanta, GA
1990 - 1999
Associate Director Of Development
- Reported to CEO and led 17 direct reports (corporate and across the US and Canada).
- Planned, staffed and coordinated reunion events, alumni and student events, and alumni board meetings.
- Managed a team of 3 direct reports.
- Develop and maintain corporate relationships that lead to funding of a specific program, sponsorship, partnership and/or volunteer opportunity.
- Collaborate with Student Affairs to engage students with alumni activities to create long lasting traditions for the University.
- Assisted chapters in the planning of meetings, special events and scholarship fundraising activities.
Education:
Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
1999 - 2000
Master's Degree Degree Business
Pennsylvania State University - Main, PA
1979 - 1982
Bachelor's Degree Degree Accounting
Danielle Lawrence
Development Vice President
Phone (910) 555-0459Address Chandler, AZ
E-mail dlawrence@example.com
Experience
2018 - Present
Development Vice President
Bebe Stores · Chandler, AZ
- Developed and implemented a new product development process that created a framework to prioritize projects and resources.
- Restored relationships at key account (largest document imaging company WW).
- Developed the business plan and recruited talent from Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Nike.
- Defined and implemented Quality Assurance department in multiple business units.
2014 - 2018
Operations Vice President
Bebe Stores · Chandler, AZ
- Directed Six Sigma UPS zone skip, 4-wall flow, and order cycle time reduction projects to reduce cost $2.7M.
- Maintained high inventory accuracy using WMS, SCS and DCS systems.
- Provided project management leadership on key strategic technology and process improvements for Sales Operations crossing multiple business capabilities and systems.
- Trained newly hired associates on company policies and procedures.
2013 - 2014
Operations Director
Amazon · Chandler, AZ
- Ensured departmental compliance of all OSHA regulations.
- Lead process improvement for the Registries business and team ranging from 45-60 customer service associates with3-4 Team Managers.
- Achieved Variable Cost per Unit metrics consistently.
- Spearheaded relocation of company to state-of-the-art facility without customer order interruptions.
2012 - 2013
Area Operations Manager
Amazon · Chandler, AZ
- Partner with Logistics to ensure scheduled loads arrive as expected or to reevaluate the engineering plan to capture all volume.
- Implemented wide range of advancements including, automation, just-in-time service delivery, and performance management systems.
- Led kaizen and other process improvement initiatives that resulted in $400,000+ in productivity gains and lowering of operating costs.
- Executed a seamless launch with no technical errors, shortages of customer product, or loss prevention issues.
Skills
- Kaizen
- Business Operations
- Diversity
- Value Proposition
- Company Goals
- Strategic Development
- Logistics
- EPC
- CRM
- Service Delivery
Education
2001 - 2004
Bachelor's Degree Degree Business
American InterContinental University · Chandler, AZ
Ronald Harrison
Development Vice President
Phone: (960) 555-6232Email: rharrison@example.comAddress: Chicago, IL
Employment History
Development Vice President
2014 - Present
Morgan Stanley · Chicago, IL
- Assisted Consulting Services Group Product Development Manager in creation, testing and roll out of product enhancements.
- Ensured the complete and timely delivery from all team members throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Managed the Human Resources, Communications and Sponsor & Donor teams.
- Created product development process and strategy.
Principal
2010 - 2014
Morgan Stanley · Chicago, IL
- Represented Morgan Stanley Smith Barney's interests on Citigroup's Equity Commitment Committee and Fixed Income Approval Committee.
- Key projects: Activities included sales prospecting, needs and risk analysis, securities portfolio recommendation and ongoing support.
- Registered Rep.: Financial Advisor, Security Sales and Brokerage, Portfolio management and analysis $35,000,000 under management
- Complete credit simulator and identify methods of improvement * Create agent specific flyers via OSIexpress Adelante Healthcare
- Automated the performance management process with zero additional investment by utilizing existing resources.
- Create sales and business development strategies for emerging national medical device startup companies.
General Manager
2000 - 2010
Family Dollar · Milwaukee, WI
- Created daily sales reports and opened and closed the store as needed.
- Reorganized the sales floor to meet company demands; building displays that would promote sales for customers.
- Achieved 10.2% annual revenue growth, 47 BP market share growth and 24 BP margin rate expansion in FY '13.
- Performed product replenishment and maintained the backroom for an easy transition from backroom to sales floor.
Solutions Manager
1990 - 1991
Telephone and Data Systems · Madison, WI
- Upgraded data center from top of rack Catalyst 2900 series switch infrastructure to a 6500 based end of row solution.
- Design IP Services (E-Line, E-LAN, L2/L3 VPN, MPLS-VPLS, FW, NAT, VPN etc).
- Develop and implement business plans though Earn The Right feedback model.
- Facilitated the implementation of the initial Project Portfolio processes and baseline.
- Translated results into scoped architecture recommendations and solution requirements generation directed towards commercial solution roadmap development.
- Utilized internal ERP system to track and coordinate projects with various departments within AT&T.
Skills
Staff MembersLoss PreventionSales GoalsInfrastructureStudent LearningDatabaseCost ControlCloudERPStore Management
Education
Master's Degree Degree Marketing
1991 - 1992
University of Wisconsin Colleges · Madison, WI
Bachelor's Degree Degree Marketing
1979 - 1982
University of Wisconsin Colleges · Madison, WI
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Top Colleges for Development Vice Presidents
1. Northwestern University
Evanston, IL • Private
In-State Tuition
$54,568
Enrollment
8,451
2. University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA • Private
In-State Tuition
$56,225
Enrollment
19,548
3. University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA • Private
In-State Tuition
$55,584
Enrollment
10,764
4. Boston University
Boston, MA • Private
In-State Tuition
$53,948
Enrollment
17,238
5. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN • Private
In-State Tuition
$14,760
Enrollment
31,451
6. San Diego State University
San Diego, CA • Private
In-State Tuition
$7,488
Enrollment
30,018
7. George Washington University, The
Washington, DC • Private
In-State Tuition
$55,230
Enrollment
12,161
8. Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA • Private
In-State Tuition
$18,454
Enrollment
40,108
9. University of Washington
Seattle, WA • Private
In-State Tuition
$11,207
Enrollment
30,905
10. SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY • Private
In-State Tuition
$9,625
Enrollment
17,407
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Top Skills For a Development Vice President
The skills section on your resume can be almost as important as the experience section, so you want it to be an accurate portrayal of what you can do. Luckily, we've found all of the skills you'll need so even if you don't have these skills yet, you know what you need to work on. Out of all the resumes we looked through, 11.6% of development vice presidents listed business development on their resume, but soft skills such as business skills and collaboration skills are important as well.
- Business Development, 11.6%
- Oversight, 5.7%
- Project Management, 5.3%
- C++, 4.7%
- Real Estate, 3.7%
- Other Skills, 69.0% See All Development Vice President Skills
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Best States For a Development Vice President
Some places are better than others when it comes to starting a career as a development vice president. The best states for people in this position are Maine, New Hampshire, Maryland, and New York. Development vice presidents make the most in Maine with an average salary of $199,965. Whereas in New Hampshire and Maryland, they would average $181,577 and $176,033, respectively. While development vice presidents would only make an average of $175,360 in New York, you would still make more there than in the rest of the country. We determined these as the best states based on job availability and pay. By finding the median salary, cost of living, and using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Location Quotient, we narrowed down our list of states to these four.
1. New York
Total Development Vice President Jobs:
2,604
Highest 10% Earn:
$257,000
Location Quotient:
1.45
Location Quotient is a measure used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to determine how concentrated a certain industry is in a single state compared to the nation as a whole. You can read more about how BLS calculates location quotients here
$175,360
Avg. Salary
2. Massachusetts
Total Development Vice President Jobs:
1,299
Highest 10% Earn:
$248,000
Location Quotient:
1.01
Location Quotient is a measure used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to determine how concentrated a certain industry is in a single state compared to the nation as a whole. You can read more about how BLS calculates location quotients here
$168,719
Avg. Salary
3. New Jersey
Total Development Vice President Jobs:
1,102
Highest 10% Earn:
$253,000
Location Quotient:
0.99
Location Quotient is a measure used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to determine how concentrated a certain industry is in a single state compared to the nation as a whole. You can read more about how BLS calculates location quotients here
$170,452
Avg. Salary
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