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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$162K - $243K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic product planning and marketing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new services, assess market opportunities, and enhance product prof...

Vermont, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$75K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming customer relationships through strategic account management, driving growth and engagement across diverse industries while acting as a trusted advisor to e...

Waltham, MARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $144K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth in the defense sector. This remote role focuses on identifying new business opportunities and building relationships with key defense customers to support e...

Maryland, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$201K - $251K *

Accelerate progress at a leading biotech firm by driving cross-functional project management for global commercialization initiatives, ensuring alignment and execution across key disease areas during...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $160K *

Empower growth in robotics and consumer electronics by identifying new business opportunities, building strategic relationships, and driving projects from concept to commercialization. Collaborate acr...

San Jose, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Drive strategic account growth by managing key relationships, executing tailored plans, and leveraging AI insights to enhance sales productivity. Collaborate across teams to ensure client success and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Lead the execution and optimization of programmatic campaigns, fostering client relationships and mentoring team members to achieve strategic goals and enhance performance in a collaborative environme...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $178K *

Elevate your career by leading integration strategies for acquisitions, ensuring seamless transitions across functions. Collaborate with executives to create a robust playbook that enhances operationa...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Elevate customer engagement by driving product adoption and success with emerging Biotech accounts. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies, execute plans, and enhance market positioning of...

Boston, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$185K - $226K *

Champion the growth of Copiktra by engaging healthcare providers, executing strategic business plans, and driving on-label sales across your territory while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $137K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic client relationships to drive revenue growth and retention. This high-impact role requires expertise in digital media and AI tools, fostering executive partnershi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving transformation in insurance technology by leading complex SaaS programs. You'll ensure delivery excellence, manage risks, and enhance client confidence while shaping the fut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $236K *

Drive customer success by managing relationships, identifying upsell opportunities, and collaborating with teams to ensure long-term growth and satisfaction for existing clients, focusing on measurabl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive growth by building client relationships and presenting solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction, and improving product offerings. Utilize your sales expertise to meet performance goals...

California, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Transform financial operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving strategic decisions that enhance value and growth in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Partner clo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth in cybersecurity by leveraging data and relationships to expand sales of Palo Alto Networks solutions. Collaborate with account teams to close deals and enhance custo...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $245K *

Drive innovation and growth by leading the commercial strategy for new health solutions. Build and scale a high-performing team to enhance client relationships and maximize revenue through cross-selli...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $105K *

Drive client success by managing renewals and expanding relationships within accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clients receive maximum value from the platform, while identify...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $264K *

Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, driving process redesign and change management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and adoption of strategic p...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K *

Drive significant growth by managing the entire sales cycle for mid-market nonprofit clients, nurturing relationships to unlock their potential and optimize the use of our innovative solutions, while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$64K - $107K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the life sciences sector, fostering client relationships and supporting business development initiatives. Collaborate with experts to create impactful solutions an...

Waltham, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $160K *

Grow your career with impactful business development by forging strong relationships with Machine Builder and Electrical OEMs, driving adoption of ABB Installation Products, and boosting profitable ma...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead proposal and security response efforts, driving innovation and quality. Manage a skilled group, streamline processes, and enhance collaboration across functions to achieve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by building and scaling credit card acquisition channels through innovative affiliate partnerships, targeted paid search, and social programs, while collaborating with cross-functional te...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.