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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$125K - $150K *

Drive business growth by identifying and securing new enterprise clients. Leverage industry expertise and executive relationships to navigate complex sales cycles, delivering tailored IT solutions tha...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful change by optimizing product operations through collaborative process design, ensuring alignment and efficiency while fostering innovation and simplification across complex product tea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients and teams to manage projects, expectations, and delivery, ensuring high standards and strategic growth in a fast-paced medical affairs environment. Leverage experience to iden...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $155K *

Lead business development initiatives to drive growth in clinical trials by engaging new sponsors and CRO partners while collaborating with senior leadership to meet clients' needs...

West Millbury, MARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving sales and business development for cutting-edge trading technology. Engage with securities brokers to identify needs and deliver tailored solutions, leveraging your expertis...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Join us to drive client relationships and business growth, managing complex accounts while ensuring delivery excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to create strategic account plans and lead new bu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $230K *

Drive growth by leading go-to-market strategies for TMC partnerships, building and executing plans from the ground up. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product development and represent the...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career by owning enterprise sales processes, building relationships, and closing deals in home décor, beauty/wellness, and online retail. Drive significant revenue growth by leveraging consu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$350K - $380K *

Lead the charge in driving growth within the U.S. Army by developing strategic relationships and capturing opportunities in Air Defense and Counter-UAS programs, ensuring alignment with mission needs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$174K - $261K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise technology strategies by building trusted relationships with CIOs and CTOs. Drive complex sales cycles and coach a high-performing team to unlock business va...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's shaping the future through innovative deal architecture. Lead complex, multi-geo accounts and build trusted relationships with executives while leveraging AI tools for optimal perfo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and build long-term accounts, all while...

Tacoma, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $206K *

Lead strategic initiatives from inception to delivery, driving cross-functional collaboration and leveraging AI tools to enhance project outcomes. Partner with executives to ensure alignment and measu...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving growth by leading a high-performing SMB sales organization. You'll optimize strategies for new customer acquisition and existing account expansion, ensuring operational exce...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Explore new business opportunities and build lasting client relationships. Drive the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $125K *

Elevate client relationships by leading new product expansions and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with Client Success Managers to ensure seamless execution and drive commercial excellence...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth through complex transactions, acquisitions, and partnerships. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and expand market presence while mana...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance client partnerships, driving retention and growth for Fortune 500 and global clients. Your leadership will shape strategies, oversee renewals, and ensure exceptional ser...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Transform the sales enablement landscape by leading strategic initiatives that empower teams, enhance training, and drive growth in a dynamic marketplace. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure ever...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Innovate and drive strategic growth in federal contracting by leading business development efforts, capturing new opportunities, and building executive-level relationships within the Defense and Intel...

Florida, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by leading strategic projects, ensuring quality and alignment across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive success and meet client expectations while fostering g...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive new enterprise accounts and complex sales processes, engaging multiple stakeholders to deliver optimal mobility management solutions. Leverage your extensive network and expertise to exceed sale...

Montreal, QCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower growth by driving sales of innovative CRM and iDMS solutions. Engage clients, deliver tailored presentations, and close deals to enhance profitability for automotive dealers while fostering lo...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$245K - $337K *

Strategize and drive revenue growth by expanding consulting services, building C-level relationships, and negotiating complex contracts. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance market share and establ...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by driving revenue growth and managing key accounts in the Western U.S. and Canada. Focus on expanding customer relationships and delivering value through consultative selling w...

RemoteRemote

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.