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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$216K - $361K *

Elevate your career by driving sales growth in enterprise software across retail, energy management, and telecommunications. Collaborate with top clients to achieve strategic goals and expand market p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$255K - $310K *

Lead a high-performing team to execute market access strategies, optimize payer engagement, and enhance product positioning. Drive collaboration across stakeholders to ensure effective reimbursement a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $173K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth and customer success through innovative sales strategies. Lead a high-performance sales team, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance customer experiences...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $183K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence and strategic growth across multiple venues. Lead talent development and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring exceptional service and profita...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving market growth by engaging dealers and customers, unlocking new business opportunities, and collaborating with sales teams to enhance market presence and revenue across diver...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$225K - $275K *

Champion business transformation in the clinical market by leveraging innovative solutions and partnerships. Drive strategy development and execution to enhance growth and sustainability in healthcare...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $195K *

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United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate growth by identifying and capturing new business opportunities within the U.S. Air Force. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategies, manage pipelines, and support proposals, ensur...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$415K - $435K *

Empower your career by leading regional Enterprise sales strategies to drive business growth and expand market presence. Manage high-performing teams and build relationships with C-suite executives to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $129K *

Lead the charge in shaping effective internal communications strategies that align with company goals. You'll engage and inform teams during periods of change while fostering a culture of transparency...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic growth initiatives and business development operations. Drive revenue, forge partnerships, and expand market share while shaping the future direction of our or...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Elevate clinical operations by leading teams in scheduling, coordination, and workforce planning. Drive performance through data insights while ensuring efficient processes and resource management as...

Addison, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic growth and operational excellence across Employee Benefits and Property & Casualty practices. Drive brand visibility, client engagement, and a high-performance...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

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Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $109K *

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

$190K - $215K *

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Lehi, UTRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer business growth by developing strategic relationships and driving sales initiatives. This role requires effective collaboration across teams to achieve revenue targets and enhance customer sat...

Maryland Heights, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$189K - $246K *

Champion strategic growth by leading M&A initiatives, integrating acquisitions, and driving value creation through effective governance and executive communication. Collaborate with leadership to shap...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of strategic accounts as you build lasting relationships, drive retention, and identify growth opportunities. Be the primary advocate for our major enterprise clients, ensuring sa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the renewals strategy by building processes and coaching teams to ensure predictable revenue growth. Manage complex renewals while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer retention...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving growth through strategic partnerships, M&A, and de novo developments. Manage the full business development lifecycle while cultivating relationships with key stakeholders to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving partner-sourced revenue growth and market expansion through strategic alliances in Data, AI, and Cloud. Collaborate with top technology partners to convert relationships int...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.

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    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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    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.