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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$203K - $263K *

Transform commercial learning and development by leading training strategies for a groundbreaking product launch. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure teams excel in a fast-paced, entreprene...

Hampton, NJRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $222K *

Empower the Partnerships & Alliances team by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing partner operations, and driving measurable outcomes through data-driven decision-making and technology solutions...

Frisco, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of revenue operations by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance pipeline efficiency and forecasting accuracy in a dynamic e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion corporate growth by leading M&A strategy, executing high-impact transactions, and collaborating with executive leadership to drive long-term success. Engage with stakeholders and manage all p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in the Southern CA SLED market. Leverage your technology sales expertise to build relationships, develop solutions, and help public-sector organizations thrive th...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $210K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive strategic growth and profitability across a portfolio of key accounts, fostering strong partnerships and aligning cross-divisional strategies to enhance customer experienc...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$50K - $150K *

Transform client relationships by driving strategic sales and account management. Leverage industry expertise to identify revenue opportunities and foster long-term partnerships, while mentoring junio...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$225K - $300K *

Unlock new opportunities by expanding relationships with financial institutions. Drive business development partnerships, leverage marketing technologies, and meet key performance targets while promot...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$162K - $224K *

Drive growth in the Neurodegenerative Disease sector by developing strategic partnerships with health systems and academic centers, leveraging existing relationships to create innovative solutions tha...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$238K - $442K *

Make your mark at a national level by driving revenue growth through strategic engagement with state agencies. Shape innovative sales strategies, build relationships, and lead multi-state initiatives...

Frisco, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Champion revenue growth by developing strategic sales initiatives targeting complex commercial accounts in food service and janitorial sectors. Leverage executive relationships and market insights to...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$111K - $167K *

Optimize the customer journey by leveraging analytics and strategic insights to enhance pipeline generation, forecasting, and sales enablement for a growing Property Care business. Collaborate cross-f...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to strategic leadership in engineering management, aligning execution with business goals. Drive portfolio success, enhance client satisfaction, and empower teams to optimize performance in...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform the sales landscape by building and leading a high-performing SDR team. Design innovative outbound and inbound strategies, define success metrics, and collaborate across departments to drive...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of hotel performance by leading asset strategy and analytics. Collaborate with owners and operational teams to drive financial success, enhance value, and ensure effective reporting f...

Louisville, KYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$185K - $315K *

Join us to shape strategic financial planning and analysis, leveraging AI to enhance forecasting and decision-making. This high-impact role collaborates with executives, driving insights that align wi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in executive communications and strategic initiatives, driving cross-functional alignment and delivering insights to senior leadership. Collaborate on high-impact projects while suppor...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform business growth by leading strategic sales initiatives across the Americas. Drive new revenue, nurture agency relationships, and inspire a high-performing sales team to achieve ambitious tar...

Atlanta, GARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving business development initiatives in renewable energy. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, build customer relationships, and support proposal development for b...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving complex sales within mid-market organizations, influencing hiring strategies and compliance. Own the full sales cycle, build strong pipelines, and engage with multiple stake...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive exceptional resident experiences by overseeing operations in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and skilled nursing facilities. Lead a team focused on hospitality excellence, community engagem...

Michigan, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

Elevate the resident experience by leading operations across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and skilled nursing facilities. Drive exceptional service, hospitality standards, and community engage...

Michigan, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$122K - $204K *

Elevate client solutions by leading strategic design and implementation initiatives that enhance customer experiences and drive measurable business results through collaboration with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform strategic initiatives by leading partnerships that drive growth and innovation. Collaborate across teams to enhance business objectives and foster relationships that unlock new opportunities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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    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.