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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$187K - $247K *

Lead the charge in developing global commercial strategies for a groundbreaking oncology product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful go-to-market plans and drive brand success...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in commercial growth by managing end-to-end business, driving strategic sales initiatives, and cultivating relationships within the aerospace and defense industry to enhance account pe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $133K *

Lead the charge in business development for Applied Technology, focusing on Army Special Operations Forces. Drive growth by fostering relationships, interpreting complex requirements, and showcasing i...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by leading multi-team managers in executing compliant money movement flows. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences while ensuring risk mitigation a...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Advance your career by leading project delivery and operational excellence in a dynamic healthcare agency. Collaborate across teams, manage client relationships, and drive innovative solutions to enha...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion the growth of strategic travel partnerships by leading enterprise sales efforts, securing high-value accounts, and leveraging modern sales frameworks to drive commercial success in a fast-pac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $200K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic account growth in complex technical sales. Collaborate with top-tier clients to solve manufacturing challenges and build lasting partnerships, all while naviga...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$211K - $264K *

Transform learning experiences by leading the strategy and operations of our enterprise learning technology ecosystem, ensuring effective governance and seamless integration across platforms to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving security in software development. You'll lead the sales cycle for Enterprise customers, building relationships with C-Level executives and collaborating across...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform customer relationships by leading strategic account growth, enhancing satisfaction, and driving revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and ensure se...

South Boston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving growth and collaboration across teams to secure business opportunities in automatic doors and access solutions. Engage with stakeholders, analyze markets, and implement eff...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth and retention for US ISV partners across payments and money movement. Lead a team of account managers, design strategies, and enhance partner experiences to achieve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$320K - $360K *

Transform strategic sales through innovative leadership, cultivating executive relationships and driving revenue growth in a dynamic, high-impact environment focused on AI solutions and customer succe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Grow your career with a strategic leadership role driving sales growth, shaping market strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance customer value and expand market share in a dynamic env...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $185K *

Manage clinical trial operations for early-phase gene-editing studies, overseeing execution from start-up to close-out. Collaborate with internal teams, CROs, and vendors to ensure timelines, budgets...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and enhancement of digital self-service products driven by Salesforce and AI. Transform customer experiences, boost digital adoption, and cultivate intelligent solutions for independen...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$190K - $250K *

Launch a transformative Revenue Operations function to drive growth, partnering with leadership to design analytics, forecasting, and operational strategies that enhance performance across sales, mark...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team as you drive impactful solutions in an AI-Native environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and strategically guide product direction while focus...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of global quoting processes by owning the end-to-end CPQ workflow. Drive innovation and efficiency through Salesforce integrations, leading implementation projects while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$340K - $380K *

Join a dynamic team to drive enterprise growth in aerospace and energy sectors. Leverage your expertise to build strategic relationships, close high-value deals, and shape innovative engineering solut...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors by overseeing multiple senior living communities. You'll manage team performance, budgets, and client satisfaction while ensuring complia...

Dover, DERemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $170K *

Build strategic partnerships and drive sales growth in data center solutions. Engage with key decision-makers, conduct market research, and deliver exceptional customer support while exceeding revenue...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $199K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth and client retention for major global accounts. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, delivering value and innovative solutions while managing a...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $199K *

Champion client success by leading strategic initiatives for global accounts, driving growth and retention through trusted relationships and innovative solutions. Leverage expertise to maximize value...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $199K *

Drive strategic account management for global clients, focusing on value delivery, retention, and growth. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, develop tailored solutions, and lead cross-fu...

New York City, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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.

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    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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    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.