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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$142K - $197K *

Drive strategic improvements and operational efficiency in Partnerships by establishing frameworks, integrating AI solutions, and optimizing team performance, all while collaborating with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K *

Drive the transition to clean energy by leading advocacy for western wholesale electricity market development. Collaborate with utilities and policymakers to shape an efficient market strategy that su...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by winning new clients and collaborating with partners to exceed revenue targets. Manage the full sales cycle and deliver tailored cybersecurity solutions, ensuring customer success throu...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $195K *

Lead strategic business development initiatives in Federal and State Government Healthcare markets, driving revenue growth through contract awards and managing the full sales cycle from opportunity id...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $220K *

Lead the charge in shaping People Business Partner strategies for a global Go-To-Market organization, driving talent and organizational performance while partnering with senior leadership to enhance g...

Boston, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Champion transformative fundraising efforts by leading a dynamic team, driving major gift strategies, and fostering donor relationships to achieve significant revenue growth and impact...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$113K - $125K *

Drive product strategy and outcomes in a senior role, focusing on educational equity and data-driven impact. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product direction, prioritize initiatives...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at client engagement by bridging presales and post-sales strategies. Leverage data insights to enhance marketing outcomes, foster collaboration, and build strong client relationshi...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of affordable housing by managing LIHTC transactions from underwriting to closing. Collaborate with developers and investors to ensure timely execution and sound investment recommenda...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a strategic leader driving channel expansion and partner engagement. This role combines hands-on execution with high-level planning to enhance operational excellence and achieve...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Manage strategic sales relationships with national accounts to drive growth in value-based care. Collaborate with leadership teams, execute contract strategies, and support implementations to enhance...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $187K *

Join a team that's driving growth by building strategic partnerships with K-12 education leaders. This role focuses on managing a regional portfolio, executing sales strategies, and presenting innovat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of client relationships by leading strategic accounts, driving satisfaction and growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions and ensure operational excellence...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $225K *

Accelerate growth by leading a global Mid-Market sales organization, driving strategy and execution across regions. Build a high-performing team, optimize sales processes, and foster partnerships to a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$197K - $246K *

Lead the charge in building strategic relationships with national payers, ensuring access and reimbursement for products. Drive initiatives that enhance patient affordability while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $240K *

Champion the evolution of the sales technology landscape by leading global initiatives that drive seller experience, productivity, and tool adoption at scale, bridging regional needs with digital inno...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative product solutions in real estate. Collaborate with stakeholders and tech experts to enhance customer experiences and identify growth opportunities while managin...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving growth and innovation for life sciences learning solutions. You'll develop and execute business strategies, enhance client engagement, and modernize product offerings within...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $190K *

Drive success by leading a high-performing Enterprise Account Executive team, focusing on new business acquisition and achieving revenue targets through collaboration and innovative strategies in a fa...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $220K *

Pioneer innovative sales strategies as you engage with clients, guiding them through the QuotaPath platform. Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and influence product development while driving new...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower philanthropic growth by managing donor relationships and securing major gifts. Collaborate with leadership to enhance fundraising strategies and expand NPF's mission impact through strategic p...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future by aligning business objectives with technology investments. Drive Agile transformation, enhance customer satisfaction, and lead product teams to deliver innovative solutions that mee...

Somerville, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $132K *

Champion new business sales in a defined territory, leveraging inbound leads and dedicated support. Drive the full sales cycle, build relationships, and close deals in the healthcare commercial intell...

Framingham, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $220K *

Innovate business development strategies to expand market presence in Nevada. Drive relationships with key stakeholders in pipeline and underground water infrastructure projects, generating opportunit...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$154K - $278K *

Drive innovation in advanced maritime technologies, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for critical defense missions. Oversee program execution, business development, an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.