How can a non-sales employee suggest to the management about a business development opportunity and earn a referral out of the achievement?

Through "Employee suggestion scheme"

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Business development not only about sales,  If that employee has an experience in business development and marketing he can put plans to be implemented after approvals from the top management... 

Many thanks for inviting me to answer this question.

- I could not clearly understand the purpose this question. either a sales person or management professional nor a layman, it does not matter to have successful business idea. Anyone can suggest any good feasibility report of any business. Of course, management would review it carefully and if they find it workable then they will proceed regardless the persons type of work.

- There are many Millionaires on this word without any educations or experience. Somehow, they come into the successful track and automatically generated ideas helped  them grow more heights.

- Go with full faith and submit what you have or else submit to me and I will take care of it. Many thanks 

Business Development opportunity is not just about a sales person. Business development is about :Successful Achievement - Creativity - Professional Vision and Planning.

Therefore if any person may have such skills, he or she will able to propose a business development opportunity. By knowing SWOT - Inputs and Goal, that employee should be able to set the right plan and with a clear presentation that employee should be able to deliver it.

Not to mention that Confidence plays a role also in making such opportunity !