Cover Letter Example For a Business Development Manager (2023)

Cover Letter Example

(For a business development manager position)

[Philip Watson]
[Number, Street Name]
[New York, NY 34241]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

[October 26, 2023]

[Adrian Collins]
[Corporate Hiring Manager]
[Business Development Company]
[Number, Street Name]
[New York, NY 34432]

Dear Mr. Collins,

I was pleased finding your recent job posting for the business development manager position on [website.com] at [BDC]. As someone with in-depth knowledge about economic and business developments, I would enjoy taking on this role and leveraging my current expertise to contribute to [BDC]’s mission to increase market share by 10%. In this cover letter, I will highlight my qualifications that could potentially contribute to your goals and objectives.

To shortly introduce myself, my name is [Philip Watson] and I am an experienced senior-level professional with a strong background in developing strategic plans for business development companies. I regularly read through [BDC]’s articles on market and customer trends. The insights are exceptional in terms of quantitative and qualitative techniques used to collect valuable information, and more accurate compared to most other competitors. I am thrilled about the prospect of joining [BDC], hence getting the opportunity to collaborate with experts in the industry. I am convinced that my strong interpersonal skills, experience and ability to keep objectives and goals firmly in sight could be of great contribution to your team.

My professional career has spanned a total of ten years, and much of the time has been spent developing growth strategies focused on both financial gain and client relationships. During my employment at [Company Y], I built and maintained a client database of more than 300 recurring clients valued at $70 million in annual revenue. In addition, I developed $13 million of new business potential with domestic and international clients through honest and deliberate relationships. In 2022, I was praised by the Board of Directors for my achievements and recognized as the face of the company in terms of: client negotiations, strategic business decisions and daily decision making (see references).

I truly believe that my networking skills and hunger to stay up to date with market trends would make me a valuable asset to [BDC]. Therefore, I welcome the opportunity to demonstrate my insights on [topic] in a personal meeting. In the attachment, you can find my resume and references. If you have any further questions, you can contact me at [Phone number] or [Email Address]. Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Kind regards, 

Philip Watson