About Membership

Welcome to the world's first and only professional association for the Complex Sales and Business Development Professional.

The Society For Business Development Professionals (SBDP) offers an exclusive community that enables members to enhance their networks, elevate their careers, connect and reconnect with colleagues, and craft their professional skills.

We are experts at selling to, and creating alliances with complex organizations. The Society is a private association with eligibility requirements designed to complement the unique career paths, preferences, community and networking needs of members.

Our admissions process is specialized and intended to admit those who are true Business Development Professionals, according to criteria established by our Board of Trustees.



Member Interviews: "How does the Society help you in your career?"




         Jared Smith, BDP, Mercer    Amanda Finch, BDP, AllianceValue

     Mike Atkinson, BDP, Microsoft