Senior Director, Business Development Jobs

Senior Directors of Business Development lead strategies that expand markets, build high-value partnerships, and create durable revenue opportunities. These senior-level roles combine commercial judgment, relationship building, and cross-functional leadership to help organizations reach their growth objectives. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, including jobs paying $100,000 or more.

What Senior Directors of Business Development Do

Responsibilities vary by company and industry, but commonly include identifying new markets, developing business plans, negotiating strategic partnerships, managing key accounts, and overseeing a business development team. Leaders in this role work closely with executives and teams across sales, marketing, product, finance, and operations to turn opportunities into measurable results.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for a record of achieving growth targets and experience leading complex deals or partnerships. Useful strengths include strategic planning, financial and market analysis, negotiation, executive communication, pipeline management, and team leadership. Relevant industry knowledge and a strong network can also be valuable.

Career Outlook and Compensation

Compensation for Senior Director, Business Development positions depends on factors such as industry, company size, location, scope of responsibility, and incentive structure. Senior roles may include performance bonuses or other incentives in addition to base pay. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles aligned with their leadership background.

Find Senior Director, Business Development Jobs

Use Ladders to explore openings and compare opportunities by location, industry, and work arrangement. Review each job description for its growth mandate, reporting structure, target markets, and compensation details, then tailor your application to show how your business development leadership has delivered lasting results.

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$169K - $255K *

Shape the future of personalized consumer products by driving strategic partnerships and revenue growth. Lead business development efforts, cultivate relationships, and expand market reach to position...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$169K - $255K *

Join a team that's driving growth through strategic partnerships in personalized consumer products. Lead initiatives to expand market reach and revenue streams while collaborating across functions to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining partnerships in the automotive SaaS space. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance our developer ecosystem, drive commercial negotiations, and foster innovation across key...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform enterprise relationships by leading complex deals with Fortune 500 companies. Collaborate with executives, navigate buying committees, and structure innovative agreements to drive growth in...

New York City, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the biopharmaceutical sector by developing strategic business relationships, prospecting new clients, and leading sales initiatives to achieve organizational objec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $225K *

Drive business development strategy for military programs, leading a team to enhance sales growth and customer engagement. Collaborate across departments to ensure product alignment with market needs...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $174K *

Champion regional growth by identifying opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and advancing strategic sales processes with a strong industry presence and impactful contributions to business d...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Champion the M&A sales process by managing relationships with investment bankers, overseeing deal progression, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to drive successful acquisitions and enh...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive growth in enterprise accounts, owning the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with a dynamic team to convert leads into revenue while leveraging market insights...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role driving full-cycle sales in the nonprofit sector. Build relationships, identify opportunities, and close enterprise-level deals while collaborating with leadership...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative outreach strategies as a Senior Business Development Representative, engaging leads and nurturing relationships to accelerate the sales pipeline. Collaborate with a dynamic team while...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Transform client engagement by driving growth in untapped markets, shaping impactful solutions, and delivering measurable results. Collaborate with diverse teams to connect client needs with innovativ...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development initiatives that connect biopharmaceutical executives with tailored commercial solutions. Drive growth through relationship-building and inno...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Champion strategic business growth by managing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and leading negotiations. Collaborate with teams to align initiatives with organizational goals and driv...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $86K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building strong donor relationships and implementing effective fundraising strategies. You'll manage a portfolio of prospects, engage with diverse stakeholders, and dri...

Ohio, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic M&A initiatives by managing transactions, conducting financial analyses, and engaging with stakeholders globally to drive growth in a dynamic technology environment...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $296K *

Advance strategic partnerships by engaging with top tech companies, driving growth through innovative collaborations. Lead negotiations from inception to launch, ensuring impactful results for family...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $329K *

Explore a pivotal role in driving business development strategies that enhance the impact of innovative technologies in the life sciences sector. Collaborate with industry partners to translate resear...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $329K *

Join a dynamic team to drive business development strategies that translate innovative life sciences research into impactful therapies and partnerships, enhancing pediatric healthcare outcomes globall...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic partnerships in Creative Software Licensing. Drive growth through innovative deals, build relationships with developers, and shape the future of digital tools for...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $175K *

Drive business growth by building relationships and delivering innovative solutions in the Higher Education sector. Leverage your expertise in sales and strategic transformation to meet client needs a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive new dealer acquisition by managing the full sales cycle, building strong relationships, and executing strategic territory plans to achieve sustainable revenue growth in a competitive automotive...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Director of Business Development do?question toggle

    A Senior Director of Business Development sets and leads growth initiatives, develops strategic partnerships, evaluates markets, oversees major opportunities, and works with cross-functional teams to increase revenue and expand the organization.

  • What qualifications are common for Senior Director, Business Development jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek substantial business development or commercial leadership experience, a history of meeting growth goals, and strengths in negotiation, strategic planning, market analysis, and executive communication. Requirements vary by organization and industry.

  • How much do Senior Directors of Business Development earn?question toggle

    Pay varies by employer, industry, location, experience, and role scope, and may include bonuses or other incentives. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation information.

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    You can search Ladders for Senior Director, Business Development openings and explore vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Filter listings by factors such as location and work arrangement.

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    Highlight specific growth outcomes, major deals or partnerships, markets entered, and the teams you led. Use measurable results where possible and tailor your experience to the employer’s strategic priorities.