Mission

"The Society for Business Development Professionals is a global association dedicated to enhancing and recognizing the profession of major account and complex sales and business development as a major driver of corporate revenue and economic vitality."

It is the mission of the Society for Business Development Professionals to:

— Foster excellence in the profession
— Promote the flow of information, contacts, and career opportunities for members
— Enhance the image and perception of BDPs in the corporate environment
— Educate and enhance competency levels within the profession
— Inspire successive generations of talented individuals to become dedicated BDPs
— Encourage diversity to reflect the diverse needs of clients and employers
— Be the pre-eminent, broad-based membership organization for BDPs
— Encourage employers to understand the abilities and value of the BDP
— Create a vibrant social environment for members to build lifelong relationships
— Create and maintain a high standard of ethics and professional conduct

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