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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$110K - $130K *

Champion global financial planning and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency across regions. Collaborate with business leaders to enhance decision-making through insightful financia...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at driving growth and expanding market presence through strategic sales planning, client relationship management, and business development in the public sector, ensuring long-term...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Drive high-value sales and elevate team performance by mentoring Account Executives. Leverage your expertise in complex negotiations while managing a strategic pipeline to achieve personal and team su...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$67K - $118K *

Elevate global learning initiatives by managing logistics, communications, and stakeholder support for diverse Talent Development programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee experiences thr...

Washington, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic M&A initiatives across Europe and APAC. Drive deal execution with autonomy, manage due diligence, and collaborate with senior leadership to shape investment strat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$140K - $185K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, manage roadmaps, and enhance customer experiences. Lead product initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals while mentoring j...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving BioPharma partnership success through innovative liquid biopsy solutions, enhancing clinical trial designs, and fostering key relationships in oncology precision medicine...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Advance healthcare solutions by building executive relationships and driving enterprise sales. Lead the sales lifecycle, develop strategic accounts, and leverage modern tools to optimize revenue growt...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Elevate financial planning and analysis as you lead consolidated forecasts, enhance reporting quality, and partner with executives to drive strategic decisions. Utilize AI and automation to optimize p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic leader in global supply chain management, overseeing end-to-end supply planning and execution. Collaborate with external partners to ensure compliance, perform...

New Providence, NJRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Engage with key utility customers to drive sales growth and market share. Collaborate with teams to deliver insights and support customer success while managing pricing strategies and fostering strong...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

Lead strategic initiatives for service sales growth, engaging customers and leveraging markets to achieve financial targets and enhance the ABB EL Services portfolio across key sectors in the Southwes...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $150K *

Lead the development of strategic partnerships and drive revenue growth by identifying and negotiating new business opportunities while ensuring data security and customer trust...

Trenton, NJRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$185K - $215K *

Empower organizations by leading transformative leadership consulting engagements. Drive development, enhance team effectiveness, and foster culture change while building trusted executive relationshi...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Drive the success of a remote Sales Development team, enhancing pipeline generation and revenue growth through effective management, coaching, and performance accountability while fostering a high-per...

Arlington, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower growth by leading demand generation and marketing operations. Drive strategic campaigns, optimize technology stacks, and manage budgets while ensuring brand governance and team development in...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$144K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing sales team focused on public safety. Drive recruitment, coaching, and retention while ensuring team success through strategic deal management and AI int...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$147K - $220K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise sales across regulated industries, managing the full sales lifecycle from strategic targeting to contract negotiation, while building relationships with C-suite e...

Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $220K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic sales initiatives in highly regulated industries. Own the full sales lifecycle, engage C-suite executives, and lead complex negotiations to achieve ambitious r...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of strategic sales within Intelligence Community agencies, driving revenue growth while building essential relationships across varied stakeholders. Enjoy career advancement opportuniti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales growth and identifying new business opportunities in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with a skilled team to promote innovative solutions across diverse indust...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $201K *

Champion acquisition strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop compelling offers and go-to-market plans, leveraging data insights to drive customer growth and enhance long-term...

El Segundo, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by leading sales growth and strategic partnerships in the Executive Benefits sector. Drive revenue, expand market presence, and enhance employee protection through innovative id...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the national growth strategy in the Government & Military sectors, leveraging $2 trillion in annual spending. This pivotal role will establish Sonepar as the preferred partner in electrical distr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $140K *

Drive strategic outbound sales efforts to secure new enterprise accounts, leveraging your expertise in solution selling and relationship building with C-suite executives to expand market presence and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.