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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$140K - $180K *

Lead your career with a strategic role managing complex OEM accounts, driving growth through cross-functional collaboration and disciplined execution. Own customer relationships and deliver impactful...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $190K *

Reimagine how mid-sized organizations leverage IoT data to drive efficiency and safety. As an integral sales force, you will engage with key decision-makers to build relationships, manage projects, an...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $180K *

Drive new business growth by strategically targeting national restaurant and convenience-store chains. Leverage insights and relationships to create opportunities, navigate complex sales cycles, and c...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Champion our finance function by owning reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Collaborate with teams to drive financial insights and automate workflows as we scale operations across multiple entities...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $200K *

Join us in leading a dynamic sales team focused on crypto solutions. Drive revenue growth, manage a talented group of sellers, and shape our sales strategy while collaborating closely with leadership...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion client success by managing enterprise public sector accounts, ensuring seamless adoption of solutions, and driving engagement while collaborating with internal teams to enhance product offeri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise accounts by driving strategic sales in AI infrastructure, HPC, and cloud solutions. Lead complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and partner with technical teams to d...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $176K *

Empower your career by leading cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives that drive strategic pursuits. Utilize your expertise in clinical development and storytelling to enhance customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $320K *

Advance your career by leading trade strategy and distribution networks. Drive product access and optimize performance across channels while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support launch...

Florham Park, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $235K *

Drive growth by leveraging your consultative sales expertise to engage higher education leaders, aligning their needs with innovative research solutions while managing client relationships and achievi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to roadmap development by collaborating cross-functionally to define and drive innovative product features that enhance customer experiences and grow partner relationships, ensuring timely...

Plano, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $173K *

Champion the future of Medicare Advantage product management by leading a high-performing team, setting strategic direction, and driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver competitive and compl...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive district sales growth by leading and coaching a team of Sales Representatives. Focus on customer retention, account penetration, and executing commercial priorities while translating regional st...

Detroit, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing federal, state, and international tax compliance, planning, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tax positions and develop efficien...

Beachwood, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $187K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic client programs, ensuring alignment across teams to optimize client success and value realization while managing risks and reporting on progress to stakeholder...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $152K *

Transform the demand generation landscape by building effective lead processes, optimizing marketing operations, and enhancing campaign strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive mea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join our dynamic team to drive business development across Federal Agencies, leveraging relationships and strategic insights to secure new contracts and enhance growth. Collaborate with diverse teams...

Rockville, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $167K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer relationships and driving growth through strategic upselling of innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise to foster long-term partnerships and de...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a leading firm by driving strategic partnerships and co-sell initiatives with Microsoft. Leverage your expertise to generate revenue and build impactful relationships within the...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data-driven decision-making by modernizing data extraction and presentation. Collaborate across teams to automate insights using AI tools, ensuring clarity and accuracy in reporting for leader...

Vancouver, BCRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data analysis through AI automation and storytelling. Leverage your expertise to transform complex data into actionable insights, driving strategic decisions across the o...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$172K - $202K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative insights and strategies for clients. As a Senior Director, you'll leverage your expertise to drive impactful research, engage with executives, and mentor team...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $160K *

Drive district-wide growth by identifying opportunities, deploying initiatives, and enhancing agency sales capabilities across Houston and surrounding areas. Collaborate with teams to achieve strategi...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Shape strategic client relationships and drive growth by developing integrated solutions for complex accounts. Collaborate with teams to enhance EPRI's impact and presence in the industry while achiev...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development of innovative Microsoft-based platforms, driving modernization and AI integration while ensuring robust, scalable, and secure solutions in a highly regulate...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.