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 enterprise sales by building relationships with major construction firms. Own complex sales cycles from outreach to contract, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions and l...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic financial insights and analysis to drive decision-making and operational efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance profitability through budgeting, f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $170K *

Transform the Energy Storage landscape by driving innovative product solutions and fostering strategic partnerships. Leverage your expertise to identify market opportunities and lead initiatives that...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Explore new markets as a Business Development Manager, driving growth with High Heat Polymers. Collaborate across teams to achieve ambitious targets and enhance competitive strategies in North America...

Troy, MIRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and drive strategic improvements while e...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

Lead and optimize project management efforts, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams. Drive strategic improvements and mentor diverse teams to achie...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career forward by leading client engagement and market development in Knowledge & Research Services. Build relationships, shape client needs, and oversee impactful programs while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $115K *

Engage with healthcare professionals to drive growth in the physician-dispensed skincare market. This role involves building relationships, managing accounts, and delivering training to ensure product...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$223K - $288K *

Join us to define and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy, enhancing our ecosystem across technology and market data. Lead negotiations, build executive relationships, and drive impactful pro...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and managing client relationships across diverse sectors. Leverage your sales expertise to develop strategic plans and foster partnerships, ensuring...

Dallas, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth in high voltage services by identifying business opportunities, building client relationships, and implementing strategic plans. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure success while li...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $215K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise sales success by leading and mentoring a high-performing sales force. You'll develop strategies, foster collaboration, and engage with key customers to achieve am...

Sacramento, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with us by leading strategic sales initiatives, building relationships with key accounts, and driving business growth in the employer-sponsored health sector. Adapt and thrive in a dy...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $163K *

Strategize corporate fundraising initiatives to enhance engagement and partnerships, driving a $10 million annual revenue goal by 2030. Collaborate across teams to create impactful opportunities align...

California, USRemote

6 days ago

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

$232K - $290K *

Unlock potential by leading field excellence initiatives, enhancing portfolio strategies, and driving operational readiness. Collaborate with sales leadership to optimize account planning and ensure e...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $175K *

Champion the advancement of innovative therapeutics by designing and executing Phase 1-3 clinical studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop protocols, engage with KOLs, and ensure co...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by overseeing client operations, enhancing service delivery, and driving efficiency. Collaborate with leadership to align strategies with business goals, improve workflows, and foster...

Michigan, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $224K *

Unlock strategic partnerships by managing end-to-end contracting processes, ensuring optimal patient access through collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. Drive initiatives that...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Champion safety initiatives by leading business development efforts, driving product expertise, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders to enhance health and safety standards in the Greater...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $184K *

Transform provisioning operations by leading strategic initiatives and enhancing client integrations. Drive operational excellence and build scalable processes to improve access management and employe...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $115K *

Drive business development initiatives in the Assisted Living market, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer acquisition and revenue growth. Leverage industry insights and sales...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading business development efforts in the Assisted Living market. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer acquisition strategies and supp...

Miami, FLRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Drive financial evaluations and execution of acquisitions in medical aesthetics, analyzing opportunities and supporting leadership in negotiations. This hands-on role requires expertise in financial a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $162K *

Elevate your career by leading service operations in the California Valley and Northern Nevada. Drive customer satisfaction and business growth while coaching Field Engineers and collaborating with lo...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $139K *

Join a dynamic team to drive product innovation for a cloud-based platform. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to shape mobile apps, assess market needs, and enhance user experience while del...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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.