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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$75K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships and driving success through strategic SaaS solutions. You'll ensure satisfaction, maximize revenue, and foster growth within key accounts...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive regional sales growth by developing strategies, managing key accounts, and expanding market presence. Engage with K-12 leaders to enhance customer relationships and achieve sales targets while m...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$113K - $164K *

Lead the charge in enhancing client success by strategically advising high-impact clients, fostering executive relationships, and driving solution adoption while mitigating risks and ensuring measurab...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $110K *

Empower your career by collaborating in a dynamic environment that values flexibility and innovation. Contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that prioritizes wo...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$137K - $210K *

Lead the profitability and risk strategy for a diverse Asset Protection portfolio. Shape underwriting governance and drive data-informed decisions to enhance product performance across multiple market...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $180K *

Lead the resolution of complex integration issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and support. Develop documentation and tools that empower partners and improve opera...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful data strategies and analytics by leading a high-performing team, optimizing decision-making, and enhancing operational efficiency across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Champion the evolution of brand marketing by leading a dynamic team, crafting compelling campaigns, and enhancing executive communications to elevate brand presence and engagement across all platforms...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading AutoStore project sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through robust sales processes and strategies. Drive growth...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of enrichment programs by driving strategy, execution, and operational excellence across multiple sites, ensuring impactful experiences for families and children while achieving finan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $133K *

Join a team that's building and leading a high-performing Business Development group. Drive prospecting strategies, enhance team performance, and collaborate with Sales and Marketing to accelerate pip...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by owning the end-to-end sales cycle for large Enterprise customers. Build relationships with C-Level Executives and collaborate cross-functionally to drive success and growth in a...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships and purchasing activities across diverse categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, competitive pric...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$124K - $155K *

Lead the charge in driving brand growth for pharmaceutical clients by providing strategic counsel, fostering strong relationships, and developing innovative multichannel marketing strategies that adap...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $221K *

Advance your career by driving strategic sales initiatives within large enterprises. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to exceed sales quotas and develop innovative solutions that meet client ne...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Elevate donor engagement by cultivating relationships and securing financial support. Drive strategies to expand donor base, enhance retention, and foster partnerships that align philanthropic interes...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$290K - $436K *

Elevate our mobile engineering organization by leading teams, driving modernization, and ensuring app performance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to innovate and mentor future...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $307K *

Transform the pre-sales engineering landscape by leading a high-performing team, driving technical strategy, and enhancing customer engagement across major accounts to achieve optimal business outcome...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $150K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of digital design as you lead strategic BIM operations across multiple disciplines. Drive collaboration, quality assurance, and innovation while mentoring teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $237K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic portfolio initiatives for oncology, driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance late-stage clinical development and market positioning through actionable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining higher education marketing. As a strategic leader, you'll drive innovative, data-informed marketing strategies for university partners, ensuring enrollment growth and bra...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$177K - $221K *

Join us to lead global product launches, driving excellence through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll manage launch readiness and establish standar...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $320K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth in the cybersecurity sector. Lead regional sales, foster executive relationships, and enhance partner engagement while building a high-performance culture f...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $135K *

Engage in a growth-focused role managing existing accounts, driving renewals and expansion. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, ensure customer satisfaction, and achieve revenue goals wh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $126K *

Champion customer success by building relationships, driving product adoption, and ensuring clients achieve their business goals. Leverage strategic insights to enhance customer engagement and maximiz...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.