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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$150K - $250K *

Champion strategic growth in financial services by leading enterprise accounts, developing executive relationships, and driving revenue through innovative technology solutions across multiple sectors...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $190K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales initiatives in the federal sector. Collaborate with sales teams to engage clients, deliver impactful presentations, and cultivate partnerships while navigat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Explore an impactful leadership role driving sales strategies and team development in the PAH marketplace. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and foster relationships with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $243K *

Transform your career by leading strategic relationships with health plan clients. Drive retention and satisfaction for employer accounts while collaborating across functions to enhance service delive...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive strategic growth by managing key accounts, building executive relationships, and leading complex sales cycles in a dynamic environment focused on cybersecurity and digital tra...

Newark, NJRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $500K *

Take ownership of developing and maintaining broker relationships to drive wholesale and correspondent mortgage loan sales. Collaborate with brokers to ensure smooth loan processes and compliance, whi...

Orange, CARemote

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative customer success strategies for nonprofit and arts organizations. Drive retention, growth, and innovation through AI-enabled solutions while collaborating ac...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion growth by driving sales of electronic billing solutions, fostering partnerships, and executing market strategies to enhance revenue and customer relationships. Collaborate across teams to add...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$320K - $340K *

Transform customer relationships by leading Account Management, driving renewals and expansion strategies, and shaping product offerings. Build a high-performing team to enhance customer engagement an...

New York City, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic relationships across Pacific military commands, turning insights into actionable opportunities. Lead customer engagements and exercises, ensuring operational readiness while buildin...

Hawaii, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower growth as you drive revenue in K-12 education. Own the full sales lifecycle and engage with district leaders to position data-driven solutions, achieving consistent quota attainment while leve...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$126K - $168K *

Lead the charge in shaping and executing product strategy for B2B learning solutions, driving innovation and market impact while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality produ...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $260K *

Lead strategic partnerships to elevate and scale multi-year AI and LLM relationships. Collaborate cross-functionally to deepen alliances, drive integration optimizations, and advance collaborative opp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $123K *

Drive strategic growth by managing key RFID accounts, fostering C-suite relationships, and executing multi-year commercial strategies to enhance market share and loyalty across North America...

Mentor, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $178K *

Shape the future of biopharma by leading commercial strategy engagements, guiding clients through critical launch decisions, and delivering evidence-based recommendations to drive success in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading product operations, enhancing processes, and driving AI adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product delivery and analytics, ensuring seamless c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the transition of projects from development to execution, overseeing estimating, cost forecasting, and scheduling. Manage a team while ensuring alignment with EPC budgets and schedules, driving p...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $195K *

Contribute to the success of IVD and CDx programs by leading cross-functional teams through development, validation, and submission processes. Drive strategic execution and ensure alignment with regul...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion impactful solutions by managing projects and customer support for dynamic pharmaceutical accounts. Collaborate with clients to drive HCP marketing strategies and ensure successful brand launc...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as you build strong client relationships, drive revenue growth, and identify cross-selling opportunities. Leverage your sales expertise to develop tailored strategies that align wi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $210K *

Lead corporate legal strategy and M&A transactions, guiding complex deals and governance. Manage a growing legal team, develop processes, and partner with senior leadership to drive business initiativ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $305K *

Join a team that's redefining account management by driving growth and retention for complex health systems. Build strategic relationships with C-suite executives and lead cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$270K - $365K *

Lead a dynamic engineering organization to transform offensive capabilities into proactive defense. Shape strategy, scale teams, and deliver innovative solutions across multiple pillars, ensuring robu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving impactful business improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage projects, analyze data, and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic env...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $150K *

Empower your career by managing key customer relationships, driving growth, and implementing strategies that enhance platform usage. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform customer experiences an...

Waltham, MARemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.

  • 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.