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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$102K - $147K *

Accelerate progress at expanding market presence by driving new business opportunities with Large Enterprise clients, managing the full sales cycle, and building trust-based relationships with C-level...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $290K *

Transform strategic direction by partnering with leadership to drive growth, evaluate opportunities, and translate insights into actionable initiatives that enhance customer value and ensure sustainab...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$232K - $290K *

Transform global commercial strategy for pancreatic cancer therapies. Lead cross-functional teams to develop integrated strategies, guide lifecycle prioritization, and shape market positioning for inn...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in expanding and retaining enterprise client relationships, driving revenue growth and strategic account management across regions. Develop and mentor a high-performing account team to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise client relationships by leading revenue growth, strategic account management, and team development. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance upsell opportunities and ensure c...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$45K - $175K *

Engage in strategic growth by building partnerships in wholesale lending. Drive market presence and profitability through effective relationship management and sales strategies, while overseeing a rob...

Oak Brook, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading and scaling a capture organization in the space sector. Drive strategic pursuits, manage a talented team, and enhance capture processes to secure new business opportunit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by driving enterprise sales and partnerships with leading health systems. Leverage your expertise to educate executives on innovative solutions that enhance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$194K - $266K *

Lead the charge in driving commercial growth by securing high-value partnerships and expanding market presence. Mentor a dynamic team while executing strategic initiatives that enhance client relation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $195K *

Lead strategic business development initiatives to identify and capture new opportunities. Collaborate with internal teams and industry partners to enhance proposal effectiveness and drive growth in n...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $95K *

Elevate client success by driving business development in the Sports, Leisure, and Entertainment sector. Collaborate with agents and brokers to secure submissions, manage relationships, and achieve sa...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion business growth by driving market development in healthcare. Build relationships, achieve sales objectives, and influence cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions while ma...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic project management solutions for global design and construction initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client outcomes and drive innovative method...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K *

Unlock your potential by driving revenue through partner-sourced leads and self-sourced pipelines. Engage with enterprise clients in Financial Services and Life Sciences while collaborating with top-t...

Manhattan, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K *

Join a team that's redefining business development by driving partner-sourced leads and building a self-sourced pipeline. You'll engage with enterprise clients in Financial Services and Life Sciences...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive growth as a senior leader in business development, managing teams and strategies to acquire new clients. Collaborate with marketing and operations to maximize opportunities and achieve ambitious...

Illinois, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading a high-performing sales team, driving strategic growth, and enhancing client relationships in a dynamic, global environment. Leverage your expertise in IoT solutions t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$153K - $175K *

Transform the HealthTech landscape by fostering relationships and driving new business in surgical instruments and medical devices. Leverage your expertise to engage clients and execute strategic sale...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $186K *

Empower strategic growth by leading complex business development initiatives in healthcare. Collaborate with senior leaders to shape go-to-market strategies and drive impactful opportunities that enha...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $250K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive growth and commercialization strategies, enhancing market presence and client acquisition. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform insights into actionable plans, ensu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing key client relationships, driving account growth, and ensuring long-term retention through strategic partnerships and consultative engagement in a dynamic tech environment...

Tampa, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic market initiatives to enhance client relationships and drive significant growth. Collaborate with teams to align capabilities with customer needs and foster sen...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $147K *

Drive new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with C-level executives. Own the full sales cycle for Large Enterprise clients, ensuring value delivery and exceeding sales targets while...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic growth by leading business development and sales operations, optimizing RFP processes, and enhancing performance metrics. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment and improve outco...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving growth through integrated sales and marketing. You'll manage the entire sales process while executing innovative marketing strategies to elevate brand presence and attract c...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.