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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$160K - $200K *

Innovate the future of customer experience by leading strategic partnerships and driving transformation in AI-driven solutions. Shape commercial strategies that bridge legacy systems with modern, imme...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Develop and execute national sales strategies to drive growth in industrial networking and cybersecurity. Build relationships, identify opportunities, and deliver tailored solutions to clients in crit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $180K *

Transform enterprise sales in the public sector by driving automation solutions, building strategic relationships, and generating new business opportunities while collaborating with partners and stake...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Empower provider accounts post-launch by driving growth through strategic engagement, tailored training, and effective collaboration with internal teams. Cultivate relationships across diverse healthc...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of business development by targeting and acquiring clients, managing robust sales pipelines, and collaborating across teams to deliver tailored IT solutions that m...

Orlando, FLRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of corporate compliance and risk management by leading HR, contract negotiations, and legal support initiatives. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and ensure adherence to r...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic sales team focused on driving revenue growth in North America technology accounts. Shape innovative go-to-market strategies and engage with executive leaders...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Champion data-driven decisions by uncovering insights that shape strategic initiatives and optimize business opportunities while leading a team of analysts in enhancing data quality and reporting to o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Advance sales effectiveness by developing strategies, building relationships, and managing regional teams to achieve key targets in a dynamic, remote environment focused on customer needs and market t...

Michigan, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading regional learning operations across the Americas and EMEA. Drive operational excellence, optimize processes, and enhance learning experiences while collaborating with di...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$220K - $280K *

Lead the charge in medical strategy excellence, overseeing team growth and client relationships while translating complex medical insights into actionable brand strategies across diverse therapeutic a...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $210K *

Accelerate new business growth by developing key relationships to drive revenue, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement effective sales strategies and achieve segment-specific go...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$240K - $330K *

Unlock potential by leading a global enablement team to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that enhances sales effectiveness and drives revenue growth across all customer-facing roles...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $260K *

Champion a global Total Rewards strategy, enhancing employee experiences and driving operational excellence across diverse markets while ensuring competitive compensation and benefits alignment with b...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving growth through strategic business development in the industrial sector. Collaborate with enterprise clients, build relationships, and close deals while leveraging innova...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$211K - $373K *

Innovate the consumer experience by leading product strategy and execution. Drive a high-performing team to enhance onboarding and insurance purchasing while aligning with cross-functional partners to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive strategic account growth by managing key customer relationships, executing sales strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This remote role requires frequent travel to build con...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of drug discovery services and products, fostering client relationships, and developing strategic business plans to achieve regional targets while ensuring high custo...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in capital formation and strategic partnerships, driving equity rounds and forging alliances with industry leaders to propel growth and prepare for a public exit in the robotics sector...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Engage with clients, driving success in digital campaign execution. Become an expert in programmatic advertising processes, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and collabor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth by managing a high-performing sales team, executing strategic initiatives, and fostering strong customer relationships in the enterprise cybersecurity sector...

Burlington, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

The Director of Strategic Accounts is responsible for developing and closing business with Motive's largest prospects, primarily targeting Fortune 500 companies. This role involves building relationsh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic initiatives by leading account management and operational excellence. Drive program deployment, enhance client relationships, and ensure team performance to exceed expectations whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Drive growth by building strategic partnerships and closing new business opportunities. Utilize a consultative approach to address client needs with innovative out-of-home solutions, while managing yo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$325K - $350K *

Shape the future of real estate and development by leading legal strategies for land acquisition, entitlements, and construction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a robust legal depart...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.