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 *

Empower a dynamic team of Dell Specialty Sales Specialists to drive refresh opportunities across storage, servers, and end-user computing. Lead training, manage sales processes, and align with interna...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$61K - $102K *

Transform customer relationships by managing a high-volume portfolio, driving renewals, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities while ensuring exceptional engagement and retention across North America...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$400K - $500K *

Drive growth in the Media, Entertainment, Gaming, and Sports sector by leading a high-performing sales team, managing complex sales cycles, and building executive relationships to achieve ambitious re...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $195K *

Manage the transformation of Customer Support into a strategic function, driving operational efficiency and enhancing service quality. Lead a team to implement innovative strategies that elevate the c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $285K *

Transform the design landscape by leading a talented team to elevate visual and interaction quality in financial software. Drive innovation, simplify complex workflows, and inspire designers to delive...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Drive global demand generation strategies to transform market demand into a robust pipeline. Lead a data-driven team, optimize website performance, and enhance marketing-sourced revenue across regions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K *

Partner with us to drive technical sales and secure approvals for engineered products in heavy process applications, enhancing our market presence across various industries through strategic engagemen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $115K *

Transform the leasing landscape by driving product adoption and broker engagement. As a key partner, you'll enhance AI tools, ensure data accuracy, and build relationships that empower brokers to deli...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$173K - $211K *

Transform mortgage servicing by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing operations, and ensuring exceptional member experiences. Collaborate with teams to drive efficiency, compliance, and growth in...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in cultivating partnerships with Travel Advisors across the Northeast, driving business growth through relationship-building and strategic outreach in the European travel market...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$116K - $165K *

Lead a high-performing team of Enterprise Account Executives to drive revenue growth, develop strategic sales plans, and close complex deals with major organizations while fostering collaboration and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading sales strategies across the US. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive growth, develop client relationships, and deliver impactful presentations while navigating indus...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative media strategies for healthcare clients, leveraging audience insights and performance data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in building a vibrant global community of UW–Madison alumni founders and innovators. Drive engagement, develop programs, and strengthen connections within the entrepreneurship ecosyste...

Madison, WIRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Lead the strategic design and management of comprehensive benefits programs, ensuring alignment with employee needs and company objectives. Drive innovation and compliance while enhancing employee eng...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $190K *

Lead the charge in fostering dynamic relationships with strategic healthcare partners. This role requires navigating complex client ecosystems, influencing decisions, and driving collaborative innovat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $225K *

Transform healthcare data into actionable insights by leading actuarial strategy and health economic analyses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance value propositions and drive commercia...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $165K *

Lead the charge in building strategic partnerships, ensuring seamless onboarding and implementation. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate partner needs into actionable requirements, driving gro...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive business growth by identifying new customers, building strategic relationships, and expanding market presence. Collaborate closely with sales leadership to convert opportu...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving new business growth by identifying prospects, building strategic relationships, and expanding market presence. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customer-focused so...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $160K *

Drive strategic initiatives across partnerships, revenue, and operations. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, ensuring effective executi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic growth and retention by managing high-value enterprise accounts, fostering executive relationships, and leading contract negotiations to align client objectives with innovative solutio...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$144K - $212K *

Drive strategic retention initiatives and lead a high-performing team to enhance partner success. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize engagement and execute competitive strategies, ensuring val...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$144K - $278K *

Engage with diverse stakeholders to build and enhance community advocacy programs. Drive strategic initiatives, foster relationships, and lead collaborative efforts to elevate participant perspectives...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $108K *

Champion high-impact strategic initiatives, collaborating with executives to drive alignment and measurable results across the organization while navigating complexity and change...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.