Get your FREE GIFT from Dave: https://RevenueRoadmapguide.com I’ve been asked many times what the top skills for a business development executive are, so today, I cover 5 top business development skills every business development executive MUST have, including excellent business communication, business writing, and having an external orientation. Whether you’re a B2B or a Consumer business development executive, you need to focus on helping your clients. Let your prospects know that you’re not just about giving them ROI but also about their overall success, even before they're your clients. Do some deep research to find out who, from your targeted prospect company, is responsible for hiring people just like you. You also can't just stop at that. Through deep research, find the many other people who could influence the decision to bring you in and avail of your services. Make sure to also follow-through with action. Part of executing your role is business communication, specifically business writing. You must have the ability to write with persuasion, be thorough, straightforward, linear, and clear so you can help people make decisions based on understanding your service offering. What are your strengths and weaknesses? If you're aware of them, you’ll know how to leverage your strengths and outsource support for your weaknesses. As a business development executive, you also have to know when and from whom to accept advice. Learn how to let unsolicited advice slide. Develop a thick skin to accept rejections. Remember, there's always another client. I also share one of the most important and secret business development skills that highly successful business development executives have. Stay with me until the end of the video to hear what it is. Timestamps: 01:13 – Having an external orientation 03:42 – Do deep research 06:54 – Persuasive business writing 09:09 – Have self-awareness 10:53 – Make sure you have a thick skin 11:36 – Here’s your FREE gift 12:36 – The HIDDEN talent of a successful business development executiveSUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/davelorenzo/?sub_confirmation=1WHAT TO WATCH NEXTConsultative Sales Videos: What is consultative sales? How do you do it? Watch these videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxmXpJPDbiP2TD7GrnG0JscHIiwB1zEtX WORK WITH DAVE LORENZO: Dave Lorenzo is sales expert who specializes in helping professionals grow revenue using relationship-based, consultative sales techniques. He also works with owners of service businesses to increase revenue and client lifetime value. If you are ready to take your service business from GOOD to GREAT – reach out to Dave today. Dave Does 3 Things: He helps professionals take their "book of business" from six figures to seven figures in annual revenue. Dave also helps people start, grow, and revive coaching and consulting practices.Dave Lorenzo develops customized sales acceleration academies for FORTUNE 500 companies. #davelorenzo, #insidebsshow, #consultativeselling