Find Market Development Director jobs that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. These senior leaders identify growth opportunities, expand into new markets, and build the partnerships and strategies that help organizations increase revenue. Explore vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
A Market Development Director shapes and leads plans to grow a company’s presence in existing and emerging markets. Responsibilities may include researching customer needs and competitive trends, assessing market potential, developing go-to-market strategies, and aligning sales, marketing, product, and business development teams. Depending on the organization, the role may also oversee strategic partnerships, new channels, and market-entry initiatives.
Employers often seek a mix of strategic thinking, commercial judgment, and leadership. Relevant strengths can include market research, business development, strategic planning, forecasting, negotiation, partnership management, and executive communication. Many positions call for a bachelor’s degree and substantial experience in sales, marketing, business development, or a related field; some employers prefer an MBA or industry-specific expertise.
Market Development Directors work across industries such as technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, and professional services. Compensation varies by company, location, sector, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover roles with significant growth and leadership potential.
Browse Market Development Director openings on Ladders and compare opportunities by industry, location, and responsibilities. Review each listing for its qualifications and compensation details, then apply to roles that align with your experience and ambitions.
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with us as a key Associate Sales Manager, driving sales in advanced ceramic powders for diverse industries. Collaborate with customers to identify needs, deliver solutions, and achiev...
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Director - Partner Sales, Data & Cloud Alliances
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in driving partner-sourced revenue growth and market expansion through strategic alliances in Data, AI, and Cloud. Collaborate with top technology partners to convert relationships int...
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Advertising Campaign Strategist
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing advertising impact for clients. As a strategic advisor, you'll manage campaigns, analyze performance, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive success and...
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$65K - $285K *
Advance your career by driving sales growth in a dynamic territory. Manage distributor relationships, achieve sales quotas, and provide essential training while ensuring profitability and maintaining...
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$65K - $285K *
Drive sales growth by managing distributor relationships and achieving quotas in a dynamic territory. Leverage strategic selling skills to uncover new opportunities and provide essential training, ens...
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Senior Director of Growth, Production & Capture
$160K - $200K *
Champion revenue growth by leading proposal operations and capture strategies. Drive compliance and execution across multiple concurrent pursuits while building scalable infrastructure to enhance mark...
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Director, Strategic Customer Development- NORAM (Remote)
$171K - $243K *
Join us to lead strategic customer development in North America, driving revenue growth and market expansion. Oversee a high-performing sales team, foster key customer relationships, and collaborate c...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative design solutions for B2B2C platforms, driving user-centric experiences while balancing stakeholder needs. Collaborate across teams to elevate product quality and scalability, ensur...
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Senior Clinical Project Manager
$140K - $150K *
Shape your career by managing clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficiently and effectively...
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Director, Business Development
$145K *
Help us transform innovative ideas into life-saving solutions by leading business development efforts in the biotech and medtech sectors. Your expertise will drive client engagement and project succes...
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Product Marketing Manager, Enterprise
$120K - $150K *
Champion the journey for enterprise clients by crafting compelling narratives, executing product launches, and enabling sales strategies. Collaborate closely on messaging and competitive analysis to d...
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Fabrication Business Development Manager
$100K - $120K *
Unlock growth by developing customer relationships and driving sales in metal fabrication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value-added solutions, enhance market presence, and suppor...
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Senior Director, Growth Marketing
$150K - $180K *
Drive growth by leading integrated marketing strategies across channels, optimizing customer acquisition, retention, and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage data and techno...
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$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in defining user experience strategy, managing a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver innovative, user-centered digital products while fostering collaboration and high-impact desi...
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$160K *
Lead the charge in scaling an outbound SDR team, coaching reps, and enhancing systems to drive qualified pipeline. Collaborate closely with leadership while maintaining a personal quota in a dynamic...
2 weeks ago
Senior Business Development Leader - Cyber Focus
$150K - $180K *
Lead strategic growth in cyber solutions for defense agencies, enhancing national security through innovative programs and strong partnerships. This role requires expertise in business development, pi...
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Senior Business Development Leader - Cyber Focus
$160K - $200K *
Accelerate growth by leading strategic business development efforts in defense cybersecurity. Engage with senior leaders, cultivate relationships, and manage a robust pipeline to address complex cyber...
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Director of Business Development
$110K - $130K *
Deliver strategic business development initiatives, managing client relationships and driving growth across North America. Utilize strong leadership skills to enhance agency capabilities and maximize...
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Chief Architect, Product Engineering
$160K - $200K *
Elevate the technical architecture vision and execution across a product portfolio, driving the transition to a scalable, cloud-native SaaS environment while integrating AI, data, and security. Collab...
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$125K - $150K *
Accelerate growth by leveraging your extensive network to drive new business opportunities. Own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, while shaping strategies that influence company success and...
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Corporate Account Manager - USA
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on developing strategic accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering impactful solutions in a remote setting with travel requirements...
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Revenue Strategy & Capture Analytics Manager
$110K - $130K *
Reimagine our approach to revenue operations by providing vital analytics and support for pricing strategies, proposal management, and executive decision-making. Collaborate cross-functionally to enha...
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$110K - $130K *
Innovate the growth strategy for our impact-driven organization, leading teams in expanding revenue while effectively enhancing patient engagement and outcomes in underserved communities. Drive measur...
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Sr. Director, Project Valuation & Analytics
$230K - $275K *
Manage comprehensive financial evaluations for utility-scale solar and BESS projects, delivering strategic insights and supporting investment decisions throughout project lifecycles while fostering cr...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Software Engineering - Remote
$110K - $130K *
Lead and inspire a dynamic team in delivering high-quality Pega projects. Oversee project execution, foster continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with business goals while mentoring team member...
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What does a Market Development Director do?
A Market Development Director leads strategies to grow a company’s reach and revenue by evaluating markets, identifying customer and partnership opportunities, and coordinating go-to-market efforts across teams.
What qualifications are commonly required for Market Development Director jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers often look for significant experience in business development, sales, marketing, or strategy, along with strong market analysis, negotiation, leadership, and communication skills. A bachelor’s degree is common, and some roles prefer an MBA or relevant industry experience.
How much do Market Development Directors earn?
Pay depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; consult individual listings for specific compensation information.
Where do Market Development Directors work?
They work across a wide range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer goods, and professional services, wherever organizations are pursuing market expansion and revenue growth.
How can I find Market Development Director jobs on Ladders?
Browse the Market Development Director listings on Ladders, review roles by location and industry, and apply to positions that fit your background and career goals.