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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$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic partnerships with C-suite executives at public companies, driving revenue through tailored solutions. Engage with key stakeholders to enhance shareholder communication and deliver impac...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Drive portfolio value creation through strategy execution, leveraging your extensive experience in revenue growth and go-to-market capabilities to lead engagements and mentor GTM teams across technolo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $200K *

Transform public safety sales by leading a regional team, enhancing performance, and driving success through effective coaching and recruitment. Collaborate across departments to build a predictable p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

Herndon, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $150K *

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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading integrated facilities management for a pharmaceutical portfolio. Drive operational excellence, manage budgets, and foster strong client relationships while overseeing...

Raynham, MARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$192K - $288K *

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...

Bellevue, WARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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...

Atlanta, GARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K *

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...

California, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to drive growth by reactivating lapsed accounts and expanding our advertising measurement solutions across various sectors. This sales-focused role combines prospecting and program manag...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$232K - $290K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pancreatic cancer detection. Lead global strategies to enhance early diagnosis, engage stakeholders, and drive innovative solutions in a dynamic, cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$195K - $200K *

Drive growth by forging strategic partnerships that expand our retirement platform's reach. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to negotiate complex agreements, ensuring alignment with broader busin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sales in TMS, WMS, and SaaS solutions. Lead initiatives to achieve sales targets, develop customer relationships, and promote innovative technology offerings while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Lead the transformation of healthcare economics and analytics, driving financial performance and value-based care strategies. Collaborate with executives to translate complex data into actionable insi...

Baltimore, MDRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.