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 *

Empower business growth by building strategic relationships and originating multifamily loans. Utilize your expertise to manage the loan process, advise clients, and enhance community presence in the...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and scaling growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborate closely with the CEO and leadership team to drive measurable result...

Oregon, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Drive clinical data management excellence by leading strategies, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating across functions to support successful clinical trials and regulatory submissions in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Drive project advancement by coordinating diligence, documentation, and workflows. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution and communication, enhancing efficiency in project financing and...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to drive growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities in the Dept of Army sector. Leverage relationships and market insights to shape a robust portfol...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful cost management strategies, oversee project budgets, and enhance client value through effective analysis and reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and suppo...

Birmingham, ALRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Drive impactful change by managing cross-functional programs in Customer Success. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance post-sales processes, ensuring seamless transitions to business-as-usual oper...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$182K - $215K *

Transform executive engagement by building strategic advisor relationships, designing impactful experiences, and leveraging industry insights to elevate pay governance as a strategic priority for clie...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape strategic sales initiatives targeting Fortune 2000 accounts. Drive complex sales cycles, engage with C-suite leaders, and leverage AI solutions to meet revenue goals while building a robust pipe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $350K *

Transform enterprise growth by driving strategic expansion within high-value accounts. Collaborate with engineering leaders to enhance technical adoption and ensure long-term platform success through...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K *

Lead the charge in bridging IT and program operations across the Americas, ensuring service delivery aligns with business needs. Build trust with leadership, manage escalations, and enhance communicat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as you lead and grow a dynamic sales team in the K-12 education market. Empower your team while driving revenue and expanding relationships with strategic, hands-on execution and...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$117K - $156K *

Elevate strategic decision-making by managing integrated program plans, ensuring accurate portfolio data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced...

Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $200K *

Join a dynamic R&D team to lead multi-disciplinary hardware systems development, managing cross-geo teams and partnering with JDM/ODM vendors. Strategize and execute hardware product strategies while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $170K *

Transform your career by driving growth and retention for large enterprise clients. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships with C-level executives and deliver impactful solutions that ad...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$167K - $195K *

Join a team that's redefining sales excellence by driving revenue growth and market expansion for innovative SynBio products. Lead a dynamic team, develop strategies, and enhance customer experiences...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $200K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive engineering success for a major customer account, ensuring technical excellence, strategic alignment, and sustained account growth through innovative s...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing enterprise data strategy, unifying diverse data layers to support AI-driven product features and governance, while driving collaboration across teams to enhan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $150K *

Transform treasury operations by building infrastructure for international and commercial expansion, managing complex cash flows, overseeing debt compliance, and enhancing banking relationships, while...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize our product suite to elevate financial advisory capabilities through innovative AI solutions. Lead the entire product lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams to transform complex workflow...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$166K - $235K *

Join a team that's redefining IT finance and vendor management. Lead strategic financial planning and vendor governance across a complex technology landscape, ensuring alignment with corporate goals w...

Minnesota, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Deliver strategic IT solutions by building relationships and driving sales growth. Engage with clients to identify needs, manage the sales process, and collaborate with technical teams to ensure succe...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $135K *

Shape your career by leading facilities operations for a dynamic organization. Oversee maintenance, safety, and vendor management while ensuring a welcoming workplace across multiple properties. Colla...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving growth through strategic acquisitions and investments. This hands-on role requires evaluating opportunities in SaaS and emerging tech, collaborating with leadership, and lea...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in expanding and retaining key Enterprise accounts, driving revenue growth through strategic account management and team leadership. Own the commercial outcomes, ensuring multi-product...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.