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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$90K - $100K *

Engage with our Federal sales team to drive growth by generating qualified leads, conducting outreach, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance our presence in the public sector. Your...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$50K - $150K *

Accelerate lead generation through cold outreach and innovative marketing. Support RFP lifecycle and identify business opportunities in both public and private sectors, while maintaining strong commun...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in dynamic business development within the defense sector, identifying and nurturing new opportunities. Leverage strong communication skills and industry knowledge to build lasting relationship...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $140K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team of Business Development Representatives. Drive outbound engagement with finance leaders at mid-sized companies, leveraging AI solutions to spark meaning...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $115K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic sales team focused on strategic business development. Drive growth through personalized outreach and innovative strategies, engaging high-profile accounts to enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $123K *

Lead the charge in generating qualified leads through strategic outreach, utilizing phone, email, and social media to engage prospects. Collaborate with marketing to enhance campaigns and nurture rela...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$66K - $123K *

Advance your career by generating qualified leads and nurturing prospects through innovative outreach strategies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive business growth and enhance client relationsh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $115K *

Grow and lead a high-performing BDR team, driving pipeline success through strategic coaching and data-driven insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize sales processes and ensure seamless h...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $270K *

Join a team that's focused on building relationships with institutional investors, driving growth in Insurance-linked Securities strategies, and navigating the evolving alternative capital market land...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $96K *

Drive impactful outreach by engaging decision-makers in industrial companies. Utilize multi-channel strategies to qualify prospects and book meetings for Account Executives, ensuring a robust pipeline...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Engage with potential customers as a Sales Development Representative, generating leads and executing strategic outbound campaigns. Drive growth in North America while mastering B2B SaaS sales in a co...

Val-d'or, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $100K *

Drive growth as a Sales Development Representative, generating leads and executing outbound campaigns. Collaborate with teams to enhance strategies and expand our North American customer base, making...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you drive lead generation and strategic outreach in a B2B SaaS environment, impacting company growth while mastering sales techniques across North America, incl...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize strategic growth initiatives by identifying high-impact opportunities, fostering partnerships, and leading market expansion efforts in the DeFi ecosystem. Bring your expertise to drive result...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage in driving new customer acquisition and revenue growth by identifying and closing business opportunities. Build trusted relationships and act as a strategic advisor to clients, leveraging techn...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on licensing and commercialization. Collaborate with researchers and industry partners to evaluate technologies, manage inquiries, and drive innovative par...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $160K *

Champion the full business development lifecycle, leading teams in opportunity identification, capture strategy, and proposal development to drive strategic growth across federal and international mar...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $150K *

Lead strategic outbound prospecting efforts to generate new business opportunities. Build relationships with facility managers and property owners while leveraging sales tools to drive growth in your...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$56K - $105K *

Empower business growth by identifying potential clients and fostering connections. Collaborate with a dynamic sales team to create opportunities and drive impactful results, while exploring innovativ...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Contribute to the success of businesses by building relationships, providing personalized solutions, and fostering growth in a rewarding B2B environment focused on face-to-face interactions and ongoin...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $174K *

Shape your career by managing complex accounts and driving growth through consultative sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet evolving customer needs in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $174K *

Drive growth by managing complex Medium Business accounts, leveraging consultative sales techniques to uncover needs and deliver tailored technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Empower growth by driving outbound sales efforts, qualifying leads, and building a high-performing team. Start as an individual contributor and transition into a leadership role to enhance business de...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovative sales strategies to empower real estate investment firms with a cutting-edge SaaS platform while building your sales expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environ...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Unlock growth by qualifying inbound leads and collaborating with sales teams to drive pipeline development in the commercial segment, while gaining hands-on experience in the SaaS sales cycle...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.