
To conduct a thorough review of academic literature on the key competencies needed for a Business Development Manager role
To identify the most commonly cited competencies and skills required for effective performance in the role
To assess the relevance of these competencies in various industry sectors and organizational contexts
To analyze the relationship between these competencies and successful business development outcomes
To provide recommendations for future research and practical implications for hiring and training Business Development Managers
Conduct a comprehensive literature review on the topic of key competencies for Business Development Managers
Identify and critically analyze the most commonly cited competencies and skills required for the role
Investigate the industry-specific and organizational context-specific variations in required competencies
Analyze the relationship between identified competencies and successful business development outcomes
Synthesize findings into a research report with recommendations for future research and practical implications for hiring and training Business Development Managers.