Business Development Executive interview questions
4 questions asked in Business Development Executive interviews, from job seekers and our own interviews, each read by us before publishing.
Phone or HR screen
What does your network look like in our industry?
Tip: Be specific but honest: which types of companies and roles you know, and how you keep in touch.
Technical or skills round
How do you open doors with a new company where you have no contacts?
Tip: Mention research, finding the right decision maker, a reason to talk that matters to them, and following up through more than one channel.
Hiring manager
Tell me about the biggest deal you've closed.
Tip: Give its size, how long it took, who was involved, the obstacles and how you got past them.
Final round
What would your first 90 days look like here?
Tip: Learn the product and customers, review the pipeline, pick target accounts, and set early goals you can be measured on.