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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$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

$189K - $297K *

Contribute to strategic growth by shaping actionable initiatives and leading cross-functional teams. Drive market analysis and investment strategies while collaborating with senior leadership to enhan...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$162K - $238K *

Design and optimize R&D operations to enhance organizational effectiveness through data-driven insights, collaboration, and governance. Partner cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Take ownership of strategic client relationships, driving retention and growth while leading negotiations and fostering executive partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver exceptional cl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of medical devices by leading regulatory strategies for Class III submissions globally. Manage a dedicated team, ensuring compliance and market access while collaborating cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $272K *

Lead product strategy and lifecycle management for high-capacity optical transport solutions, driving cross-functional collaboration and market differentiation to enhance portfolio growth and profitab...

Ottawa, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by driving full life cycle recruitment for financial advisors. Collaborate with leadership and engage candidates to build a diverse talent pipeline while trackin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Accelerate customer success by fostering relationships, driving engagement, and ensuring satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and support clients in achieving their goals t...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$111K - $139K *

Build strategic supplier relationships to drive growth and profitability. Lead cross-functional initiatives, negotiate contracts, and mentor a high-performing team while ensuring supplier performance...

Missouri, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Unlock new business opportunities by strategically engaging with key stakeholders in the Healthcare and Commercial Real Estate sectors. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive targeted campaigns and e...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$133K - $157K *

Lead the charge in transforming technical sales cycles by crafting tailored demonstrations and solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the beauty and welln...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $159K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives and transforming projects into actionable results. As a key leader, you'll manage complex programs, ensuring alignment and execution across multiple st...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

5 days ago

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

$141K - $221K *

Strategize growth by shaping corporate strategy for a leading tech business. Collaborate with executives to assess market opportunities, drive actionable strategies, and support M&A initiatives, ensur...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive business growth by leading end-to-end capture efforts in cybersecurity and intelligence sectors. Engage customers, shape strategies, and close deals while owning the full lifecycle of opportunit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for workforce solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensuring products meet market needs and deliver value to diverse s...

Iowa City, IARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of clean energy by driving business growth and forging strategic partnerships in emerging markets. Leverage your expertise to identify opportunities and enhance customer relations...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Drive commercial activation and revenue growth for a multi-million-dollar portfolio, leveraging strategic insights and AI to enhance client engagement and decision-making. Lead cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Lead contract administration and compliance initiatives, ensuring robust contract terms, effective negotiations, and regulatory adherence while managing a team and partnering with cross-functional uni...

Springfield, NJRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of enterprise technology by leading strategic partnerships and alliances. Drive growth through collaboration with top innovators in software, hardware, and security, while influencing...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive new business development and revenue growth by leveraging professional networks and sales expertise to secure major client engagements and enhance executive relationships within Fortune 500 comp...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $175K *

Champion a proactive state strategy for the Western Region, translating educational policies into actionable plans. Lead cross-functional alignment, drive influence on state decisions, and tackle comp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise sales strategies by identifying and addressing client needs in Logistics and Manufacturing. Drive national account growth through innovative solutions, relationship building, and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Transform the sales landscape by owning the full cycle in enterprise accounts, driving compliance solutions, and building trusted partnerships with key stakeholders in cybersecurity and regulatory fra...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Transform the future of genomics by driving strategic partnerships and large-scale research projects with pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Leverage your extensive network to identify opportunitie...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.