Business development representatives generate revenue by making direct sales, achieving sales targets, attracting new customers, and informing existing customers as well as potential customers about new product lines. Business development representatives receive extensive training from experienced training staff. Business development representatives also keep in touch with their service departments so that they can explain customers\' after-sale service policies.
To become a business development representative, one must possess a bachelor\'s degree in any discipline. Candidates with master\'s degrees in relevant disciplines are preferred. Experience in sales and a proven track record showing impressive sales figures are added advantages. Business development representatives must be good listeners and have good interpersonal skills. Business development representatives also should be able to understand customers\' requirements and accommodate their needs.