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Job outlook for managers, corporate development in the United States
Are manager, corporate development jobs in demand?
Manager, corporate development job and salary trends over time
Manager, corporate development jobs over time
Manager, corporate development job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,258 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,198 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,154 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,973 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,832 | 0.00% |
Average manager, corporate development salary over time
Manager, corporate development salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,983 | $63.93 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $128,007 | $61.54 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $125,612 | $60.39 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $123,685 | $59.46 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $122,703 | $58.99 | +1.9% |
Manager, corporate development jobs by state
Most common states for managers, corporate development
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 351 | 51% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,342 | 24% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,448 | 21% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 179 | 21% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 158 | 21% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,426 | 19% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 142 | 19% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 337 | 18% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,777 | 17% |
| 10 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 356 | 17% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 177 | 17% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,051 | 16% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,088 | 16% |
| 14 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 4,145 | 15% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 861 | 15% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 637 | 15% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 453 | 15% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 425 | 15% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 827 | 14% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 420 | 14% |
Most common cities for managers, corporate development
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 2 | 7% | $104,070 |
| 2 | Juneau | 2 | 6% | $121,176 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $124,418 |
| 4 | Dover | 2 | 5% | $112,365 |
| 5 | Lansing | 3 | 3% | $121,624 |
| 6 | Hartford | 3 | 2% | $123,868 |
| 7 | Boston | 4 | 1% | $132,953 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $116,473 |
| 9 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $104,670 |
| 10 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $111,913 |
| 11 | Fort Lauderdale | 2 | 1% | $121,460 |
| 12 | Little Rock | 2 | 1% | $123,756 |
| 13 | Montgomery | 2 | 1% | $100,050 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $103,113 |
| 15 | Detroit | 2 | 0% | $122,589 |
| 16 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $121,179 |
| 17 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $123,908 |
Manager, Corporate Development job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of manager, corporate development experts
University of Saint Mary
The Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Mark Harvey Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Director of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs, Coordinator of All-University Honors ProgramUniversity of Saint Mary
Division of Business and Information Technologies (DBiT)
What skills stand out on Manager, Corporate Development resumes?
Dr. Mark Harvey Ph.D.: Resumes are hard. It is very difficult to predict what any employer is looking for on any resume. The "skills" section of a resume is probably not the first thing most employers are looking at. The first consideration is probably education. Those with a bachelor's degree will be sorted first in fields-such as those who have business degrees, or particularly sales and marketing majors. Those with MBAs will be placed on the top. Those who have MBAs and marketing concentrations will likely be valued the most. The second consideration would probably be experience. Someone with several years of experience in business development or sales and marketing will be moved to the top. Someone with a bachelor's degree who has a lot of experience might beat out a fresh MBA. However, MBA plus experience beats almost everything. Someone with an MBA going for an entry-level position with little experience needed will likely beat out all bachelor challengers. For new graduates, getting some kind of internship in sales and marketing can differentiate them from those who do not.
Most hiring managers will probably assume that somebody who has sales and marketing education and/or experience probably has the skills necessary to do the job. An interviewer may probe on specific skills. I'll comment more specifically on other kinds of skills below, but it's also fair to say that a candidate's soft skills should shine in the interview. Simply saying that you have certain skills on a resume doesn't mean that you actually have them.
I think that the best thing a candidate can do is to research the company they hope to work for and tailor their resume to that employer. What does the business do? What kinds of things do you think that development manager is going to do in that particular industry? How do your skills as a candidate match what you guess they're looking for? The more you customize your resume, the better chances you have of resonating with the company. Employers are impressed when you already know something about the job and the industry.
What soft skills should all Managers, Corporate Development possess?
Dr. Mark Harvey Ph.D.: First, critical and creative thinking. Employers value problem solvers. A Business Development Managers' problem usually is finding growth opportunities. Candidates need to learn to take the initiative to figure out how to solve problems like those.
Second, writing. The best employees know how to communicate in writing. More and more communication occurs through email and other forms of social media and apps, and as such, this skill is absolutely critical. You don't need to be a creative writing genius, but you do need to know how to write in a professional tone, present your ideas in an organized way, get to the point, and avoid errors. There is a direct line between a student's ability to write an academic essay with a clear thesis and an employee's ability to write a good email or proposal. If you can't do those things, then you risk embarrassment and possibly limited options for promotion.
Third, speaking. The American business world discriminates against introverts-sometimes at their own peril. Everyone needs to know how to give a quality speech, but more importantly, you need to sound confident and assertive in a board room during meetings. You need to be confident in front of clients. Fake it if you have to. The way you present yourself is absolutely critical.
Fourth, social skills. You need to be friendly. Get to know co-workers and clients. Find out what they like and show an interest. Find common ground. Your undergraduate degree hopefully exposed you to a wide diversity of topics you may have thought were irrelevant at some point. Now is the time to remember that stuff and use it to connect with people. Nearly everything you learned will have some application someday. It will help you connect with others. In addition, put away your cell phone when you are at work or on social occasions. To some people, a preoccupation with a cell phone communicates a lack of interest in the person you are with. It can alienate bosses, co-workers, and clients.
James Wilkerson Ph.D.
Business Program Coordinator, Project and Supply Chain Management Program CoordinatorThe Pennsylvania State University
Business Department
What skills will help Managers, Corporate Development earn the most?
James Wilkerson Ph.D.: Skill at rapidly learning market trends, relating business development to product development, and persuading major prospective clients when brought in to help with closing sales. Bottom line: the business development manager must be on the cutting edge of new market conditions and new business opportunities to help the firm organically grow its sales, especially in new markets or product/service lines.