Behavioral competency is any type of personality trait, attribute, or behavior of a candidate that will help in predicting his/her performance at work when they apply for a job role. It is a set of skills that helps in determining the success level of an individual for specific functionality. A few examples of Behavioral Competencies:
Communication skills can be considered competencies for the sales and marketing team.
Negotiating skills can be considered competencies for a sales team.
Creativity can be considered as a competency for designers.
Quick thinking can be considered a competency for a support team