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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$150K - $180K *
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Managing Director, Go-to-Market Value Creation
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Director, Business Development – Federal Construction
$200K - $225K *
Join a team that's driving growth in federal construction by securing profitable contracts. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, develop strategies, and lead business development efforts ac...
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Sr. Director, Operations Excellence
$230K - $304K *
Drive operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives and standardizing processes across the organization. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and deliver impact...
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$150K - $165K *
Engage clients by driving revenue through consultative sales, building strong relationships with law firms and corporations. Leverage industry insights to anticipate needs and deliver tailored solutio...
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Unlock your potential by leading enterprise accounts, driving revenue growth, and building strategic relationships. Become the trusted partner for clients as you deliver value through tailored solutio...
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Unlock your potential by leading investor relations and treasury functions, shaping strategies, and advising executive leadership. Drive financial communications, manage liquidity, and build high-perf...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive new business growth by developing strategies to acquire clients and enhance relationships. Collaborate with teams to support revenue expansion and ensure client satisfaction across the Midwest r...
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Sr Mgr, Business Development - CIG
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in the Engineered Valve market. Engage with sales teams to identify opportunities, develop training, and manage pre-bid strategies across regions, ensuring top-ti...
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$74K - $111K *
Champion contractor engagement by recruiting, onboarding, and training participants in a weatherization program. Drive community outreach and maximize program performance through effective contractor...
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Enterprise Business Development Manager
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's driving enterprise growth by building relationships and closing new business. This proactive sales role focuses on acquiring customers for innovative workforce development solutions...
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Sales Director, New Business - Financial Services
$175K - $241K *
Empower a high-performing sales team in the Financial Services sector, driving new business growth and fostering long-term client relationships. Lead with a consultative approach to exceed revenue tar...
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Exec Director, Opportunity Strategy Architect
$173K - $312K *
Drive your career forward by shaping strategic insights in clinical development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal strategies and ensure data-driven decision-making for high...
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Drive mutual success as a strategic partner in vendor management, fostering relationships, optimizing revenue growth and aligning business goals through expert collaboration and FinOps knowledge...
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Director of Growth (Recreation)
$180K - $200K *
Elevate your career by driving growth strategies that enhance lead generation for multiple brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize acquisition channels and improve conversion rates...
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Elevate your career by leading the development of an AI-enabled FP&A function, connecting financial planning with business performance. Collaborate with leadership to drive data-driven decision-making...
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Executive Director, Strategic Accounts
$246K - $332K *
Transform healthcare by leading national strategic account management efforts. Drive partnerships with key institutions, enhance patient care, and foster cross-functional collaboration to achieve comm...
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$100K - $120K *
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Senior Director, Global Commercial Development, Early Detection & Market Shaping
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Director of Business Development - Nexus (Location - Remote)
$125K - $150K *
Lead strategic business development initiatives to drive growth in workforce hospitality. Collaborate with clients across diverse sectors, delivering tailored solutions and fostering long-term relatio...
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Strategic Partnerships Director
$195K - $200K *
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Director, Strategic Sales(TMS, WMS & SaaS Focused)
$90K - $170K *
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Senior Director of Medical Economics - 3249
$160K - $190K *
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What does a Senior Director of Business Development do?
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?
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?
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.
Where can I find Senior Director, Business Development jobs?
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.
How can I stand out when applying for a Senior Director of Business Development role?
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.