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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$116K - $174K *

Champion strategic sales initiatives by managing complex accounts, driving growth through consultative relationships, and executing tailored sales strategies to enhance profitability and market share...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead the technical direction of a strategic customer program, overseeing all phases from concept to volume ramp. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery while mai...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive revenue growth and customer retention by executing strategic account plans for diagnostic solutions in the Immunodiagnostics Division, fostering partnerships with key stakeholders in healthcare...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $250K *

Engage with key Pharmaceutical accounts to drive strategic growth and influence IT spending. Build executive relationships, develop account plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver integra...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of international financial reporting by leading statutory and sustainability reporting for global entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth in government technology solutions. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, identify opportunities, and lead complex sales cycles, ensuring impactful soluti...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading the transformation of a global tech organization into a product-focused model. Drive strategic initiatives, manage a large workforce, and ensure effective governance across...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of banking partnerships by driving growth and strategy for existing and new accounts. Collaborate closely with leadership to enhance partner relationships and optimize performance acr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $280K *

Lead and expand a global alliance with Accenture through strategic executive engagement, governance, and joint business planning to drive revenue growth and enhance customer success on a worldwide sca...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K *

Lead the charge in driving sales and clinical support for innovative biomaterials. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance surgical outcomes while managing territory growth and building s...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $220K *

Champion financial excellence by leading FP&A efforts, advising executives, and driving strategic initiatives. Your expertise will shape long-term plans and enhance decision-making across the organiza...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $281K *

Empower your career by leading complex service portfolios, driving strategic initiatives, and delivering measurable value through innovative solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across team...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in strategic account management by building and nurturing C-suite relationships, guiding a matrix team, and executing high-level strategies for national accounts and cancer centers acr...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by driving sales strategies and building client relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored insights and solutions, ensuring client success...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth by developing strategic partnerships in the travel industry. Leverage your expertise to identify opportunities, negotiate agreements, and support travel advisors and agencies in maximizin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $111K *

Elevate your career by implementing lease accounting solutions, optimizing client software use, and collaborating with teams to enhance product functionality and documentation. Drive success in enterp...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $192K *

Architect enterprise-wide technology strategies that align with operational goals. Drive successful execution of major initiatives, ensuring high-quality delivery and continuous improvement through ef...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$133K - $157K *

Champion development initiatives by leading strategic land acquisition and project execution. Oversee feasibility analysis, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with zoning and munici...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$101K - $154K *

Optimize customer value by collaborating cross-functionally to drive ROI and foster long-term partnerships. Engage with diverse industries, leveraging analytical skills to enhance operational excellen...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving growth in financial services by building strong relationships with intermediaries. Leverage your sales expertise to educate advisors on innovative investment solutions and a...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $161K *

Drive innovation in commercial real estate by leading product execution across advanced semantic and graph modeling systems. Collaborate with engineers to transform complex data into actionable insigh...

Richardson, TXRemote

3 days ago

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

$94K - $161K *

Manage product development from concept to release, focusing on technical solutions. Engage with clients to define requirements, drive innovation, and ensure products meet business needs while collabo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $130K *

Lead the proposal development process, enhancing strategies and systems to elevate submissions. Collaborate with executives and technical experts to create compelling, client-focused proposals that sh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$255K - $348K *

Champion a high-performing field sales organization to drive sustainable growth across specialty therapeutic areas. Inspire accountability and resilience while enhancing patient outcomes through strat...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $197K *

Optimize customer engagement by leading sales initiatives for Identity Security Solutions. Collaborate with teams to exceed revenue goals while delivering tailored solutions and exceptional service to...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks 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.

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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.