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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$97K - $119K *

Drive the wholesale channel strategy, building relationships and a growth plan across diverse retail sectors. Lead multi-year revenue targets, enhance partnerships, and ensure operational excellence w...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$128K - $214K *

Empower cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical programs, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead planning, execution, and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $96K *

Join a dynamic sales team to drive growth through full-cycle sales, leveraging your expertise in Software/SaaS. Engage with C-suite executives, conduct demos, and exceed quotas while managing complex...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Innovate market strategy through deep collaboration, driving growth across mobility and industrial sectors. Lead strategic sales initiatives, manage significant accounts, and ensure high forecast accu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $177K *

Unlock potential by leading HRIS strategy and optimization, overseeing a team to enhance Workday and UKG systems. Drive transformation and collaboration across HR, Finance, and Operations for impactfu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage with mission-driven organizations to drive growth in housing solutions. Own the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting to closing, while expanding your portfolio and collaborating across teams...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to drive growth and deliver impactful solutions for school districts. Lead with integrity, foster collaboration, and navigate complex sales cycles while ensuring customer...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Grow strategic relationships with high-value accounts, driving sales in the public sector. Manage complex sales cycles, influence decision-makers, and develop tailored solutions ensuring long-term par...

Tennessee, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of product-led growth by leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences. Lead cross-functional teams to drive acquisition, engagement, and retention through innovative product strategi...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $282K *

Join us in enhancing physician relationships and engagement through strategic leadership, managing a dynamic team, and executing impactful career events that foster lifelong partnerships with healthca...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of sales operations by leading logistics, customer onboarding, and revenue reporting for a dynamic B2B technology company. Drive strategic initiatives and ensure seamless processes th...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$232K - $290K *

Optimize global treasury operations by leading cash management, foreign exchange risk, and banking infrastructure. Collaborate across functions to enhance liquidity and support international growth wh...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $143K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing sales operations, driving strategy, and enhancing processes to support a high-performing sales team while leveraging technology and data for continuous im...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Empower strategic decision-making by driving data analysis and recommendations. Collaborate with senior leadership to shape initiatives, build financial models, and leverage AI tools, ensuring impactf...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage with C-suite leaders to drive strategic sales for a compliance platform. Lead full sales cycles, develop account strategies, and leverage AI tools to enhance client relationships and achieve re...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic financial leadership and analysis to business units. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial management practices, ensuring compliance and supporting organi...

Virginia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by leading sales strategies and building a high-impact team. Drive revenue through direct engagement with healthcare providers, transforming relationships into sustainable programs whi...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Empower global enterprises by leading strategic sales efforts in tax compliance. Drive measurable impact through consultative relationships with C-suite leaders, navigating complex sales cycles and le...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $198K *

Lead strategic initiatives and drive high-impact projects across North America, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business challenges into actionable strategies and ensure success...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive business development and customer engagement to expand rental opportunities and revenue growth. Collaborate with teams to support project execution while maintaining strong relationships and mar...

Temple, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by driving business growth in financial services. This role focuses on developing client relationships, identifying consulting opportunities, and managing the sales cycle to delive...

Seattle, WARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $176K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that fosters collaboration and growth. Engage in cost management, support project success, and build lasting relationships while advancing your career in a v...

Birmingham, ALRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Drive product innovation by leading the development of AI-enabled solutions for public sector agencies, enhancing early childhood systems through strategic vision, technical architecture, and customer...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$175K - $210K *

Lead operational excellence in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, overseeing GMP processes, technology transfers, and clinical supply. Drive strategic initiatives, manage CDMO relationships, and build a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$385K - $400K *

Transform regional sales performance by leading a high-impact team, driving strategic growth, and utilizing best practices to meet ambitious quotas within a dynamic environment. Foster relationships a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

  • 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.