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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$143K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving strategic government revenue by leading opportunities from market identification to proposal submission, ensuring quality-driven growth and cross-functional alignment throug...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $119K *

Join a dynamic team to drive new customer acquisition and revenue growth. Engage with prospects, manage opportunities, and collaborate across departments to build a robust sales pipeline and enhance c...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining forensics and collections globally. Lead a skilled team, enhance operational efficiency, and drive client engagement while ensuring compliance and defensibility across re...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $120K *

Drive revenue growth by leading high-performing sales teams and executing strategic sales initiatives. This role combines leadership with deep expertise in performance marketing to achieve ambitious b...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$98K - $134K *

Join our team to drive revenue growth by acquiring new accounts and fostering relationships. You'll engage with key prospects, execute business development strategies, and collaborate cross-functional...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive exceptional client relationships and revenue growth by managing large accounts, leveraging industry insights, and executing strategic initiatives to exceed sales targets and enhance client satis...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform eDiscovery management by driving operational excellence, ensuring timely project delivery, and enhancing workflow efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold quality standards and fo...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving sales and partnerships in a dynamic territory. Collaborate with surgical teams to enhance patient outcomes through innovative biomaterials while achieving rev...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of product innovation, leading a team to drive strategy and customer experience for a key transaction management platform while embedding AI to enhance efficiency...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $125K *

Transform the landscape of IoT deployment by driving new business opportunities, cultivating partnerships, and managing a global pipeline for large-scale installations. Leverage your expertise to posi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in life sciences by executing strategic sales initiatives, building trusting relationships, and elevating client partnerships to expand our enterprise solutions f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Drive growth by recruiting experienced financial advisors and teams. Collaborate with field leadership to develop strategies, manage pipelines, and enhance market presence, ensuring successful onboard...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform real estate transactions by managing complex portfolios, leading negotiations, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$155K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by leading strategic business development initiatives, fostering client relationships, and driving growth in the architecture and engineering sectors. Collaborate with multidisci...

Minnesota, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive growth in the Canadian structured notes market by leading strategy, building relationships, and enhancing distribution channels. Collaborate with teams to ensure client success and position Luma...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive market growth in Canada by leading sales and account management efforts. Collaborate with anchor customers to establish success stories and shape product offerings, while building a Canadian tea...

Ottawa, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Lead a high-performing team of Solutions Architects to drive strategic market expansion and enhance presales execution. Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and deliver impactful solutions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Transform our inbound SDR team to drive product-led growth and optimize revenue. Lead, coach, and innovate processes that enhance sales engagement and conversion, ensuring a high-quality pipeline and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $225K *

Unlock growth by leading strategic partnerships in the CDMO sector. Drive sales, nurture client relationships, and collaborate across teams to enhance market presence and customer satisfaction. Your e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $225K *

Lead the charge in shaping strategic program management across a diverse client portfolio. Oversee a team of professionals to ensure excellence in execution, governance, and client engagement while dr...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Accelerate pipeline growth by engaging prospects and driving sales conversations. Own the front end of the sales process, identify target accounts, and collaborate with teams to create qualified oppor...

Covington, LARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in driving pipeline growth as a Senior Sales Development Representative. Engage prospects, build relationships, and create qualified opportunities in high-hazard industries, enhancing...

Houston, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse teams in project controls, fostering client relationships, and driving strategic initiatives in the pharma/life sciences sector. Leverage your expertise to achie...

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1 week ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Lead strategic health plan implementations and optimize client solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage complex projects, and enhance operational workflows to ensure successful launches...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing key client accounts, driving strategic sales initiatives, and enhancing client relationships to achieve significant revenue growth while collaborating with internal teams f...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.

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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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    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.