Senior Business Development Representative Jobs

Explore senior business development representative roles for experienced sales professionals who excel at identifying prospects, starting meaningful conversations, and building a strong pipeline. These positions combine strategic outreach with relationship-building and close collaboration across sales and marketing. Browse vetted opportunities on Ladders, including roles with compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Senior Business Development Representative Do?

Senior business development representatives research target accounts, identify decision-makers, and engage prospective customers through channels such as email, phone, social media, and events. They qualify leads, uncover business needs, schedule meetings for account executives, and maintain accurate activity and pipeline records in a customer relationship management (CRM) system. Senior representatives may also help refine outreach strategies, share market insights, and coach or mentor less experienced team members.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek a record of success in business development, sales development, or another customer-facing sales role. Strong candidates communicate clearly, ask insightful discovery questions, and tailor outreach to different industries and stakeholders. Research skills, persistence, organization, CRM proficiency, and the ability to work toward measurable goals are also valuable. Experience with enterprise accounts, complex sales cycles, or coaching colleagues may be an advantage.

Career Growth and Compensation

A senior business development representative role can build a foundation for advancement into account executive, strategic sales, sales leadership, or revenue operations positions. Compensation varies by employer, industry, location, and incentive structure; total pay may include base salary, commission, and bonuses. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore their next career move.

Find Senior Business Development Representative Opportunities

Search current openings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Tailor your resume to highlight pipeline generated, qualified meetings booked, conversion rates, revenue influenced, and the markets or account segments you know best. Use Ladders to discover senior business development representative jobs that match your experience and career goals.

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$140K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving revenue and market growth in cybersecurity. As a Senior Territory Manager, you'll lead the sales cycle, build strategic partnerships, and deliver AI-powered solutions to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $106K *

Join a team that's driving growth through strategic partnerships. Leverage your sales expertise to engage with multinational corporations, fostering relationships and delivering tailored solutions in...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K *

Unlock potential by driving growth in the local business market through self-generated and company-initiated prospecting. Build and manage your own pipeline while educating clients on SaaS solutions t...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $100K *

Explore a dynamic role connecting with local businesses to provide industry-leading financial protection. Enjoy unlimited growth potential, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive training while buildi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by cultivating client relationships and driving sales growth. This role focuses on renewing software subscriptions and upselling products, leveraging strategic insights to enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $194K *

Champion growth by developing strategic partnerships and driving customer engagement. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities, negotiate agreements, and influence product roadmaps, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$68K - $150K *

Drive your sales expertise to foster customer relationships and expand market reach while maintaining a focus on exceptional service in the seafood and culinary industry. Join a dynamic team aiming fo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by building lasting B2B relationships, tailoring solutions for diverse industries. Thrive in a supportive environment while driving your career growth and making a positive commu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you build lasting relationships with businesses, providing tailored solutions that foster growth and success. Enjoy ongoing support and mentorship while shaping your career path...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Shape the future of financial protection by connecting with business owners and families, offering industry-leading benefits while enjoying a flexible schedule and rapid leadership opportunities...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by partnering with leadership to drive strategic initiatives, analyze complex data, and deliver actionable insights that enhance decision-making and propel business growth across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $142K *

Transform customer relationships and drive profitable growth by leading strategic initiatives for key accounts. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize sales, enhance category leadership, and achie...

Bolton, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving client success and growth through strategic account management. Leverage your expertise to enhance relationships, identify upsell opportunities, and shape the future of acco...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$201K *

Accelerate your career by driving new business growth, managing the sales cycle, and building relationships with technical buyers. Join a dynamic team at a rapidly growing startup and shape the future...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a high-performing SDR team focused on generating qualified meetings with enterprise leaders, utilizing data-driven strategies and deep coaching to achieve pipe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance US business growth by developing strategic relationships and capturing defense contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational needs with innovative solutions, ensuring...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$50K - $115K *

Empower public-sector clients by aligning technology vendors with their needs. Manage purchase orders, provide timely quotes, and maintain strong customer relationships while collaborating with teams...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $115K *

Transform your career by aligning technology vendors with public-sector needs. This role involves managing sales processes, providing quotes, and ensuring customer satisfaction through collaboration a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $115K *

Drive customer success by aligning technology vendors with public-sector needs. Manage quotes, purchase orders, and maintain strong relationships while ensuring accurate data entry and seamless servic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $115K *

Transform customer relationships as you align technology vendors with public-sector needs. Leverage your sales expertise to provide accurate product information and manage purchase orders, ensuring se...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $115K *

Elevate your career by aligning technology vendors with public-sector needs. This role demands precision in sales support, customer relationship management, and collaboration with teams to ensure seam...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $115K *

Lead the charge in aligning technology vendors with public-sector needs, providing exceptional service and support. Manage purchase orders, maintain customer records, and collaborate with teams to ens...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $115K *

Support public-sector clients by aligning technology vendors with their needs. Manage quotes, purchase orders, and customer records while ensuring seamless service delivery and maintaining strong rela...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $115K *

Help us transform the public sector by aligning technology vendors with client needs. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills to manage sales processes and foster lasting cus...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $115K *

Empower public-sector clients by aligning technology vendors with their needs. Manage purchase orders, provide timely quotes, and maintain customer relationships while collaborating with teams to ensu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a senior business development representative?question toggle

    A senior business development representative is an experienced sales professional who identifies and engages potential customers, qualifies opportunities, and builds pipeline for a sales organization. The role may also include account research, outreach strategy, and mentoring junior representatives.

  • What are the main responsibilities of a senior business development representative?question toggle

    Typical responsibilities include researching target accounts, contacting decision-makers, qualifying leads, booking sales meetings, documenting activity in a CRM, and partnering with marketing and account executives to improve pipeline quality.

  • What skills are important for senior business development representative jobs?question toggle

    Employers value persuasive written and verbal communication, prospect research, discovery and qualification skills, organization, persistence, CRM experience, and a history of meeting or exceeding sales goals. Enterprise sales or mentoring experience can also be useful.

  • What jobs can follow a senior business development representative role?question toggle

    Common next steps include account executive, strategic account sales, business development management, sales leadership, and revenue operations roles. Career paths depend on performance, experience, and the employer's structure.

  • Do senior business development representative jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some opportunities offer total compensation of $100,000 or more, often combining base pay with commission or bonuses. Pay varies by company, location, industry, and role, so review each listing for its compensation details.