Discover Director of Sales Development opportunities for experienced leaders ready to build high-performing teams and create predictable sales pipelines. Ladders features vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, helping you find senior roles aligned with your expertise and career goals.
A Director of Sales Development leads the teams and programs responsible for identifying, qualifying, and nurturing prospective customers. The role typically includes setting outreach strategy, managing sales development representatives (SDRs) and business development representatives (BDRs), partnering with sales and marketing, and improving the systems that turn prospects into qualified opportunities.
Employers commonly look for people leadership, sales development or business development experience, pipeline analytics, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with CRM and sales engagement platforms, forecasting, coaching, process design, and collaboration across revenue teams can also be valuable. Requirements vary by company, industry, and the scope of the role.
Director-level roles may be available across technology, business services, healthcare, financial services, and other industries. Compensation varies based on location, company size, experience, and whether pay includes incentives or equity. Browse Ladders for vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more and compare roles by employer, responsibilities, and career fit.
Explore Director of Sales Development jobs on Ladders to identify opportunities where you can shape go-to-market strategy, develop talent, and contribute to sustainable revenue growth. Review each listing for its qualifications, compensation details, and location or remote-work requirements.
Director, Strategic PartnershipsStrategic Partnerships & Business Development
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's driving strategic partnerships in Retail and Hospitality. Manage relationships with technology providers, identify growth opportunities, and develop compelling business cases to enh...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform client marketing strategies by leading interdisciplinary teams, delivering innovative solutions based on research and best practices, while fostering long-lasting client relationships to ach...
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Managing Director, Go-to-Market Value Creation
$210K - $250K *
Drive portfolio value creation through strategy execution, leveraging your extensive experience in revenue growth and go-to-market capabilities to lead engagements and mentor GTM teams across technolo...
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Director of Retirement Sales Activation
$130K - $140K *
Drive efficiency and scalability in onboarding processes, enhancing customer experience through innovative strategies and data-driven leadership. Lead a high-performing team to optimize resources and...
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$182K - $216K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a 150+ member team, optimizing workflows, and enhancing member experiences through strategic program development and data-driven insights...
6 days ago
$120K - $147K *
Lead the charge in account management by cultivating client relationships, overseeing projects, and driving strategic initiatives. Utilize your expertise to enhance agency performance while fostering...
4 weeks ago
Business Development Executive
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving growth in safety solutions by leveraging your consultative sales expertise. You'll build executive relationships, manage complex sales cycles, and deliver tailored solutions...
6 days ago
Business Development Executive
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving growth in targeted markets by leveraging consultative sales expertise. Play a key role in building executive relationships and translating client challenges into impactful b...
6 days ago
Business Development Executive
$100K - $130K *
Engage in strategic business development to drive growth in safety practices. Build executive relationships, manage complex sales cycles, and deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs while ex...
6 days ago
Business Development Executive
$100K - $130K *
Lead strategic growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in safety practices. Build executive relationships and manage complex sales cycles to drive multi-million-dollar partnershi...
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Strategic Accounts - Vice President
$125K - $135K *
Join a team that's driving growth in the life insurance and annuity market. Leverage your expertise to build strategic relationships, manage the full client lifecycle, and align solutions with client...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $185K *
Join a team that's redefining the SaaS landscape by driving strategic growth and closing high-value deals. Engage with senior leaders, develop a robust pipeline, and collaborate cross-functionally to...
2 days ago
Director of Sales - High Ticket Agency
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in building and scaling a high-performing sales team for a high-ticket agency, driving revenue growth through effective training, process optimization, and strategic collaboration with...
4 weeks ago
Director of Sales - QualityOne North America
$135K - $300K *
Lead a high-performing sales team to drive enterprise eQMS solutions, achieving revenue targets and fostering strategic relationships across multiple industries. Ensure pipeline growth and effective s...
1 week ago
Director - Consumer Lending Client Sales Executive
$132K - $207K *
Engage with North American lenders to drive impactful solutions in consumer lending. Collaborate on client opportunities, articulate value, and lead strategic initiatives to enhance FICO Scores adopti...
1 week ago
$108K - $162K *
Transform client relationships by leveraging insights and strategies that drive growth for Fortune-class companies. Engage with senior executives to uncover needs, provide solutions, and achieve impac...
4 weeks ago
Senior Product Development Manager
$120K - $135K *
Transform the insurance landscape by leading product innovation and development initiatives, enhancing personal Property products to meet member needs and drive profitable growth while ensuring market...
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Director / Senior Director, Business Development - Enterprise, US
$150K - $200K *
Drive strategic revenue growth by engaging C-suite stakeholders and closing multimillion-dollar partnerships within large pharmaceutical organizations. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex sale...
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Business Development Manager, Enterprise
$135K - $146K *
Innovate strategic partnerships and drive revenue growth in NTN and IoT sectors. Cultivate relationships with global carriers, negotiate agreements, and identify new business opportunities to establis...
1 week ago
$400K - $460K *
Transform your career by leading strategic sales initiatives with top-tier financial institutions. Build trusted relationships, drive complex deals, and shape the future of client partnerships in a dy...
1 week ago
Sr. Director, Enterprise Sales
$352K - $500K+*
Lead the charge in transforming customer engagement strategies for enterprises. Drive revenue growth, develop leadership talent, and shape go-to-market initiatives while influencing cross-functional t...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Elevate partner relationships in a strategic leadership role responsible for guiding a team and enhancing partner success through AI-driven workflows and high-touch service...
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12 - Director, Business Development 1
$140K - $195K *
Engage in strategic business development, overseeing global projects and teams. Drive long-term planning, policy formation, and customer negotiations while fostering collaboration with senior manageme...
Reposted 2 days ago
$110K *
Elevate channel strategy and partner relationships to drive revenue growth, enhance market positioning, and ensure effective collaboration across teams, while managing negotiations and performance met...
3 weeks ago
Business Development & Partnerships Associate
$120K *
Innovate the future of AI partnerships by driving revenue through strategic partner relationships and self-sourced enterprise accounts. Lead full sales cycles, collaborate cross-functionally, and shap...
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What does a Director of Sales Development do?
A Director of Sales Development leads teams and strategies that identify and qualify potential customers, create sales pipeline, and support revenue growth. Responsibilities often include coaching SDRs or BDRs, setting performance goals, refining outreach processes, and working with sales and marketing leaders.
What qualifications are common for Director of Sales Development jobs?
Many employers seek leadership experience in sales development, business development, or a related revenue function. Team management, pipeline measurement, CRM expertise, coaching, and cross-functional communication are frequently valued; specific requirements differ by role.
How much do Director of Sales Development jobs pay?
Pay varies by employer, location, industry, experience, and compensation structure, which may include incentives or equity. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.
Where can I find Director of Sales Development jobs?
Search Ladders for vetted Director of Sales Development opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review listings to compare employers, responsibilities, qualifications, and workplace arrangements.
What career paths can lead to a Director of Sales Development role?
Professionals often advance from SDR or BDR roles into team management and senior sales development leadership. Experience building teams, improving pipeline quality, and partnering with sales and marketing can help prepare candidates for director-level responsibilities.