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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$203K - $304K *

Champion innovative operational strategies in clinical research, driving excellence in bid defense meetings and proposal development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance study execution...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate business growth by partnering with C-suite leaders to deliver tailored financial solutions. Drive strategic sales initiatives, manage high-value pipelines, and leverage market insights to opti...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $173K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to enhance financial forecasting and reporting processes. Leverage your analytical skills to improve business intelligence systems and drive key performance i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $250K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of business development, driving sales and recruitment strategies while leading teams to achieve exceptional results in a flexible, remote environment...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $135K *

Lead the technology strategy for a dynamic software development team, overseeing modernization efforts and AI integration across multiple product lines. Foster innovation, accountability, and continuo...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $200K *

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Clinton, TNRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming public safety through drone technology. As a leader, you'll drive sales strategies, coach a talented team, and enhance operational excellence in a competitive market, e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$210K - $260K *

Unlock potential by leading the strategic direction of Workday AMS, overseeing client delivery, service quality, and operational excellence while driving growth and team development across diverse sec...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $250K *

Elevate your career by mastering strategic sales approaches and building strong customer relationships to exceed revenue goals. Collaborate with teams, identify opportunities, and stay ahead of indust...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Shape the future of enterprise sales by mastering value propositions, cultivating relationships, and driving revenue growth through strategic approaches and collaboration with internal teams and partn...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Unlock potential by mastering strategic sales approaches and cultivating relationships with customers. Drive revenue growth through tailored solutions, collaboration with internal teams, and active pa...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

Pioneer strategic sales initiatives to exceed revenue goals by cultivating relationships with clients and leveraging SHI's comprehensive solutions. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities and...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $250K *

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Arizona, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

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Rosemount, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $106K *

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5 days ago

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

$50K - $150K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives and foster client partnerships to maximize revenue. Leverage industry expertise and consultative selling to develop tailored solutions, ensuring client satisfaction a...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K *

Transform the future of corporate enterprise growth by managing strategic relationships, launching innovative programs, and driving measurable ROI for top-tier merchants. Collaborate cross-functionall...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $170K *

Pioneer impactful relationships with high-net-worth donors, managing major and principal gifts. Collaborate with leadership to strategize on $1M+ donations, fostering deep connections and executing so...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving growth by generating new B2B opportunities, building industry relationships, and managing the full sales cycle in the modular construction sector. Your expertise will empowe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $177K *

Lead the charge in cultivating and expanding high-value global client relationships, driving strategic account plans, and achieving exceptional sales targets in a dynamic SaaS environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining pay equity solutions. Drive sales cycles, engage with enterprise clients, and leverage innovative tech to ensure fair compensation practices. Collaborate with diverse sta...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $228K *

Champion operational excellence in the Americas, driving revenue performance through strategic leadership in sales, territory execution, and process optimization while fostering collaboration across t...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information 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.