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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$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading global product development initiatives, enhancing quality and compliance while driving innovation and operational efficiency across cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving sales in the employer benefits space. Shape growth, manage relationships, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions for SMB clients in the Rocky Mounta...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving sales in the employer benefits space, managing relationships, and closing deals in Texas and Oklahoma. Collaborate with teams to shape growth and ensure successful implemen...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employer benefits by driving sales growth in the Mid-Atlantic region. Collaborate with teams to manage client relationships and contribute to product development while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$242K - $290K *

Empower strategic partnerships by managing alliances, driving collaboration, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Leverage your expertise to foster trust and deliver impactful outcomes in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$156K - $195K *

Champion the global eDiscovery Technology practice, leading a diverse team to innovate AI-assisted workflows, ensuring defensibility and quality across jurisdictions while driving growth and operation...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$101K - $197K *

Lead the development and execution of strategic sales initiatives to enhance market share and client relationships within designated therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$162K - $224K *

Elevate healthcare solutions by driving business development in neurodegenerative disease pathways. Collaborate with health systems and stakeholders to identify needs, develop strategies, and create i...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $275K *

Pioneer innovative product marketing strategies to elevate storage solutions. Lead a high-performing team, shaping narratives that resonate in the AI and hybrid cloud landscape while driving impactful...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives by developing KPI frameworks and operational dashboards, analyzing performance data, and collaborating across teams to enhance business outcomes and support informed decisi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Optimize people strategies and outcomes as a strategic partner to leadership, enhancing team member experience and operational performance across various functions. Leverage data insights to drive gro...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our growing sales organization by owning the full sales cycle. Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to engage enterprise customers in the cybersecurity space and driv...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $168K *

Drive marketing strategies to enhance adoption of cutting-edge TB diagnostics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute product launches and optimize market performance, ultimately contribut...

Sparks Glencoe, MDRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Engage and drive regional growth for comprehensive due diligence services in the Midwest. Build strategic relationships with key stakeholders in commercial real estate, delivering actionable insights...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate growth by driving capital equipment sales through relationship-building with healthcare providers. Collaborate with teams to support purchasing decisions and manage customer interactions ac...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $155K *

Champion integrated B2B marketing strategies by leading client relationships, driving account growth, and connecting marketing performance to business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading key client relationships, understanding business goals, and driving innovative manufacturing solutions to market. Leverage your expertise to boost sales and collaborat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$137K - $229K *

Lead the charge in executing strategic sales plans for global key accounts, driving performance and growth through relationship-building and proactive account management to maximize business opportuni...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $145K *

Lead the charge in strategic account management, driving growth and strengthening customer partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business objectives with customer needs while overseein...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$175K - $225K *

Drive strategic growth by enhancing partnerships within the senior living sector. Lead a team to optimize provider performance, boost retention, and elevate customer satisfaction, ensuring families ha...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $130K *

Advance your career by driving growth and building relationships in the Pacific Northwest. This role focuses on acquiring new customers and expanding partnerships, ensuring Regal Rexnord is the prefer...

Seattle, WARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $134K *

Accelerate progress at enterprise accounts by driving new customer acquisition, leading consultative sales cycles, and collaborating with teams to ensure seamless transitions and positive customer exp...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform freight brokerage by leveraging your network to drive rapid account growth, optimize carrier capacity, and execute strategic initiatives that deliver measurable results from day one, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$148K - $175K *

Lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence across client portfolios, ensuring governance, performance management, and continuous improvement. Drive client satisfaction and financial account...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering enterprise-level growth programs by ensuring alignment across all functions, driving planning and execution adherence, and managing complex initiatives for timely product...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 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.

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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.