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How much do regional business development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for regional business development manager in the United States is $92,846.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Regional Business Development Manager collaborate with local sales teams and other departments to achieve growth targets?

A Regional Business Development Manager often works closely with local sales teams to identify market opportunities, share insights on customer needs, and strategize approaches to win new business. They also coordinate with marketing, product, and operations teams to ensure alignment on regional initiatives and to tailor offerings to local markets. Regular meetings, joint planning sessions, and shared performance metrics are common practices to foster effective collaboration. This cross-functional teamwork helps drive consistent growth and ensures that regional strategies are fully supported across the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Regional Business Development Manager?

To thrive as a Regional Business Development Manager, you need strong sales acumen, market analysis skills, and a relevant degree—often in business or marketing. Familiarity with CRM platforms (like Salesforce), sales reporting tools, and sometimes industry-specific certifications are commonly required. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills help you engage clients and motivate cross-functional teams. These skills and qualities are vital for driving regional growth, building strategic partnerships, and consistently achieving sales targets.

What is the difference between Regional Business Development Manager vs Sales Executive?

AspectRegional Business Development ManagerSales Executive
ResponsibilitiesDevelops regional growth strategies, builds client relationships, manages teamsGenerates sales, manages individual client accounts, closes deals
Required SkillsStrategic planning, leadership, market analysisCommunication, negotiation, product knowledge
Work EnvironmentRegional offices, client sites, team collaborationOffice, client meetings, sales calls
Common Industry UsageBusiness development, marketing, salesSales, retail, B2B sales

The Regional Business Development Manager focuses on regional growth strategies, team leadership, and long-term client relationships, while the Sales Executive concentrates on individual sales targets and closing deals. Both roles require strong communication skills, but the manager's role is broader, involving strategic planning and team management within the same industry context.

How much do regional business development managers make?

Regional Business Development Managers typically earn between $70,000 and $130,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. They often receive performance-based bonuses and may need strong sales, negotiation skills, and industry knowledge to succeed.

What does a regional business development manager do?

A regional business development manager is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with clients and partners, and expanding the company's presence within a specific geographic area. They often analyze market trends, develop strategic plans, and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to meet growth targets.
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Infographic showing various Regional Business Development Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,846 per year, or $44.6 per hour.

Regional Business Development Manager (West Region)

Cetera Financial Group, Inc.

Remote

$110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Cetera Financial Group rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


Regional Business Development Manager is responsible for presenting and representing Cetera Financial Group as the wealth management firm of choice for independent, growth-oriented Financial Advisors and managing the recruitment of prospective Financial Advisors. This will be a regional opportunity that requires traveling ~50% in the West Region. The West Region includes: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT WA, WY. The candidate must be located within region to be considered for the role.
What you will do:
  • Develop leads and build relationships with prospective Financial Advisors, through professional yet persistent, ongoing contact.
  • Create a recruiting plan for your territory.
  • Accountable for meeting recruitment goals.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with Financial Advisors, articulate and sell our business model and the benefits of affiliating with Cetera Financial Group.
  • Use your discretion in evaluating an advisor's fit for Cetera Financial Group through knowledge of their book of business and other interactions with the advisor.
  • Deliver business presentations to prospective advisors and provide consultative support on Cetera Financial Group services, products, and technology.
  • Negotiate and close offers to Financial Advisors by comparing our independent brokerage model to the advisor's existing compensation structure.
  • Capture recruiting activity throughout the Business Development pipeline using tools including but not limited to Salesforce and Excel.
  • Participate in outbound social media and call campaigns related to Business Development.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to support ongoing solution development and execution of recruiting process enhancements.

What you need to have:
  • 5+ Years directly related work experience within financial services recruiting or sales
  • FINRA Series 7, 65 or 66 licenses
  • Proven negotiation skills and track record of creating compelling value propositions for prospective clients
  • Effective communication and presentation techniques
  • Working knowledge of Salesforce and Excel
  • Strong understanding of the sales process, pipeline management & metric achievement
  • Strong knowledge of the Financial Services industry

What is nice to have:
  • Prior experience within a fast-paced independent broker-dealer environment
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience partnering with internal business teams such as Advisory Recruitment, Sales Enablement, Legal, Finance, Transitions, and Onboarding to set our advisors up for success.
  • Strong presentation skills and executive presence
  • Team-player with a positive, proactive attitude, ability to self-direct and manage teams effectively
  • Proficiency and familiarity with Salesforce and MS Office
  • History of implementing or improving business development programs, processes, or operating models

Travel Requirements: Up to 50%
Compensation: Total target compensation of up to approximately $320,000 (includes base salary, variable target-based incentives if conditions are achieved, as determined under the Company's compensation plans). Actual earnings may be more or less than target and depend on individual performance, business conditions and plan terms.
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What we give you in return:
Not many teams can say that they support people's dreams coming to life. We happen to do that every day. And as important as we know your career is, we recognize that there's a whole lot more to life. To ensure that our employees can make the most of their time outside of working hours, we offer a competitive salary and for full-time roles, a benefits package including:
  • Inclusive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
  • Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
  • 20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
  • 401(k) savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
  • Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and fostering.
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
  • Paid caregiver leave to provide time away from work when caring for an ill or recovering family member.
  • Additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity theft protection (LifeLock), pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits to provide extra peace of mind

About Cetera
Cetera Financial Group® (Cetera) is a leading network of independent retail broker-dealers and registered investment advisers empowering the delivery of objective financial advice to individuals, families, and company retirement plans across the country through trusted financial advisors and financial institutions. Cetera is one of the largest independent financial advisor networks in the nation and a leading provider of retail services to the investment programs of banks and credit unions.
Advisor support resources offered through Cetera include award-winning wealth management and advisory platforms, comprehensive broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, practice management support, and innovative technology.
Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera's principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of Cetera). All the referenced entities are under common ownership.
Cetera Financial Group is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. For us, this is the only acceptable way to do business. Accordingly, all employment decisions at Cetera Financial Group, including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, and placement, will be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, religion, religious dress and/or grooming, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, U.S. military status, political affiliation, or any other class protected by state and/or federal law.
Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Cetera's Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.
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