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"Business Development is about finding a joint win-win for the company, for the customer, and for the partner. I love interacting with CIOs, CEOs, and other influencers who can see value and know how to leverage value in the marketplace. I always seek the 1+1=3 equation in all areas. I love eliminating hurdles and roadblocks, working across technology, development, sales and marketing groups. The best thing about business development is you never have a dull moment and are constantly learning."
Posted 11 years ago in Durham, NC
Business Development Manager at Kemira
in Toledo, OH

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"as business development manager I was able to bring new technologies to market"

What do you like about working at Kemira?

"as a multinational company you are exposed to many different cultures and opportunities allowing you to broaden your horizons in dealing with customer problems."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"the direct with your experience and honest with what you are looking to accomplish"

What don't you like about working at Kemira?

"unfortunately there is not much growth opportunity so therefore you tend to stay a very long time in the same position"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"since management is multicultural it is important that they gain a better understanding for how business is done in the US."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Business Development Manager at Parragon Books
in Los Angeles, CA

What do you like about working at Parragon Books?

"I work from my home office in Los Angeles. I report to an office in New York City on a regular basis."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Learn what you can and leave. Have a handy exit plan in place."

What don't you like about working at Parragon Books?

"Creative ideas are browbeaten to death. You regret suggesting anything new. Fear is the main factor to motivating the staff. Someone is yelled at once a day by the President. The theme of each day is to stay under the radar so you can just get your work done and not be abused. It is all stick and no carrot."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would refocus on the leadership so they could actually lead their staffs. Right now, the focus doesn't even take employees into consideration with the structure of running the business."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Business Development Manager at TPG Capital
in Melbourne, FL

What do you like about working at TPG Capital?

"The work ethic, the people, the ability to be able to manage my own time and activities."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"be yourself and be honest, have knowledge of Telecommunications and AM"

What don't you like about working at TPG Capital?

"the growth opportunities are as great as I would like them to be."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"better growth opportunities for account managers, better bonus's for reaching targets"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Business Development Manager at Brocade
in San Jose, CA

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"Great starting job"

What do you like about working at Brocade?

"Volunteer time off, employee relations and chilI cook off event"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"be yourself, understand our technology and what you can do for the company."

What don't you like about working at Brocade?

"no raises for employees that score high on their bi-yearly review"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"more raises and better compensation for employees to stay at company"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Business Development Manager at Océ
in Norcross, GA

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"very rewarding, I love this company"

What do you like about working at Océ?

"The people I get to meet are great, the support staff is also wonderful"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"bemploe honest about your past OCE is extremely high on ethics"

What don't you like about working at Océ?

"our location we moved to a new are that is not very nice."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The could treat the new employees with greater respect, have more trust"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Business Development Manager at Sierra Inc
in Racine, WI

What do you like about working at Sierra Inc?

"I like being able to pursue business with Walmart without the need for direct supervision."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The company is very small. The main winning point would be your knowledge of Walmart and Sam's Club."

What don't you like about working at Sierra Inc?

"It is a great company. I just wish there were greater earnings potential."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Again, it is a great company. I just wish there was enough margin in what we are doing to make it work my while."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Business Development Manager at Oxford Resource Partners
in Coshocton, OH

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"Overall it was agood learning experience"

What do you like about working at Oxford Resource Partners?

"Working for an operating mining company. It is all good"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are willing to do it as it has always been done,this is the place for you"

What don't you like about working at Oxford Resource Partners?

"Lack of support from upper management. The unwillingness to look at new/different projects"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Learn to think outside the box and try something new."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Business Development Manager at Morganton Pressure Vessels
in Marion, NC

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"Challenging experience and fast grow in diverse culture environment"

What do you like about working at Morganton Pressure Vessels?

"I like the atmosphere and the easy communication with customers"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The recommendation I have for peoplewho comes here is to show the ability to be flexible and able to work in different position and give effort in what they are supposed to do"

What don't you like about working at Morganton Pressure Vessels?

"The level of attention of people is not enough to work faster and efficiently"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To involve people in extra activities to create better group"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Business Development Manager at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

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"Dr Reddys Laboratories is a one of the largest pharmaceutical company of India"

What do you like about working at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories?

"I like Freedom of work at Dr Reddys, you can take your own decisions"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Best of luck, be prepared and then go for interview"

What don't you like about working at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories?

"I dislike the decision making speed of the company, which is very slow."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More aggressive in market penetration and decision making should be fast."

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Business Development Manager at Esterline Technologies
in Manchester, NH

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Excellent education in face to face customer management and sales"

What do you like about working at Esterline Technologies?

"working with customers to provid solutions that become long term relationships and sales"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"very customer focused company provide examples of customer solutions that have turned into profitable business"

What don't you like about working at Esterline Technologies?

"having goals / forcast that is unattainable, working with a sales cycle that is dependent on government and defense spending"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"listen to your sales management team regarding the reality of the forecast"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Business Development Manager at Ozone Consulting

What do you like about working at Ozone Consulting?

"Being in the hardcore of all the event, being significant."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Nope, the company ceased to exist a while ago. Sorry guys."

What don't you like about working at Ozone Consulting?

"It was a starter position anyway, so I wasn't the one to judge"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The management was ok. After all, it was my first experience working with a female CEO."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Business Development Manager at Total Transit
in Glendale, AZ

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"At the time, the company really wanted to grow."

What do you like about working at Total Transit?

"I really enjoyed the independence I had to learn the business and build new processes and procedures to enhance the daily business operations."

What don't you like about working at Total Transit?

"I worked for a man who didn't understand sales and business development."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Business Development Manager at Yellow Cab
in Phoenix, AZ

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"This is the worst job I have ever had, working for the worst company ever!"

What do you like about working at Yellow Cab?

"I didn't like one thing. This was the worst place to work and I am happy I no longer work there."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Do not interview with this company. There are no growth opportunities and they refuse to change in order to improve their business. They will never be as good as Discout Cab."

What don't you like about working at Yellow Cab?

"The company has no organization and no strateic planning. Two guys own the company and keep all of the profits for themselves and a third guy works underneath them and has a special agreement with them."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I suggest that they remove themselves form management and hire a whole new staff to run the company."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 1 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Business Development Manager at RBC Bank
in Greenville, SC

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"rewarding since I grew their business in the US"

What do you like about working at RBC Bank?

"Being in the travel business and working from my home"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"This company has no brand recognition in the United States"

What don't you like about working at RBC Bank?

"So large of a company and owned by the Royal Bank of Canada. Extremely corporate focused and no open door policy"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Offer a open door policy for your their employees in the event they have a problem"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Business Development Manager at Bulletin Healthcare
in Reston, VA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"I started as the Marketing Manger and moved into Sales"

What do you like about working at Bulletin Healthcare?

"I like working in digital media and the people I work with are great. I enjoy the freedom I have in managing my business."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Make sure you fully understand what you are getting yourself in to."

What don't you like about working at Bulletin Healthcare?

"I do not like working from home, the lack of structure, there are no opportunities for growth and the benefits aren't great."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Provide clear direction and define expectations from the beginning. Encourage your employees regularly and help them be the best they can be."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
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