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.
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.
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.
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.
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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$95K - $105K *
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$150K - $180K *
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Sales Director, Small Business (NAM)
$265K - $424K *
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Director, Business Development, Media Effectiveness
$140K - $165K *
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Senior Manager, Sales Development
$130K - $145K *
Develop and lead a high-performing sales development team to drive enterprise pipeline creation, enhancing collaboration between Marketing, Sales, and Operations, while implementing data-driven strate...
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Sr Area Business Director, West
$160K - $190K *
Lead the charge in driving growth by managing a high-performing sales team, collaborating across functions, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance commercial success in the Hematology sector...
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$99K - $122K *
Analyze market opportunities and cultivate relationships with crop insurance agents, driving profitable growth through strategic outreach and support. Extensive travel (up to 70%) required to achieve...
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Vice President of Sales (Senior Living)
$150K - $180K *
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$135K - $160K *
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Senior Director, Government Development
$160K - $185K *
Lead transformative government revenue strategies to enhance public sector funding, driving mission-aligned initiatives that empower millions toward economic advancement through innovative partnership...
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Director - SPS Business Development
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in developing integrated business strategies to enhance revenue growth across multiple business units. Collaborate with teams to optimize sales processes and drive effective partnershi...
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Director / Senior Director, Business Development - Mid Market, US
$150K - $200K *
Join a team that's driving growth in U.S. pharma and biotech sectors. You'll leverage your expertise in clinical development to manage sales cycles, build relationships, and expand our territory while...
Reposted yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Empower growth by driving strategic cybersecurity solutions across enterprise accounts. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and achieve significant...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting by building executive relationships and closing complex deals. Leverage a diverse partner ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions while achieving sig...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...
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$110K - $140K *
Drive growth and lead generation for adhesive solutions, managing strategic accounts to achieve revenue targets. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer relationships and develop innovative...
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$190K - $240K *
Shape the future of product management by leading the vision and roadmap for innovative solutions in the Human Data Trial lifecycle, collaborating closely with engineering and mentoring junior team me...
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Business Developer (Business Development Rep 4)- 30374
$110K - $170K *
Drive business development initiatives by identifying opportunities and executing strategic plans to secure high-value contracts within defense and federal markets, leveraging expert knowledge of cust...
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Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partnering
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in shaping HR strategies that foster a high-performance culture, ensuring compliance and employee engagement across diverse business units in North America. Drive initiatives that alig...
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Director of Business Development, USSOCOM
$180K - $200K *
Unlock potential by driving strategic business development for USSOCOM programs. Build relationships, shape requirements, and manage complex pursuits to capture long-term opportunities in defense comm...
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Business Development Manager, Tactical Comms
$140K - $165K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic initiatives in international business development. Drive growth through market analysis, partner collaboration, and innovative solutions in the defense sector, en...
3 days ago
Director of Business Development
$100K - $120K *
Pioneer community engagement and business growth by building strategic partnerships in healthcare. Drive outreach initiatives, enhance referral networks, and represent the organization at local events...
4 weeks ago
Director of Business Development - Softlines
$120K - $140K *
Help us drive strategic growth initiatives and shape long-term business development strategies. Collaborate with senior leadership, mentor junior staff, and oversee complex proposals to foster organiz...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director - Senior Construction Program Manager
$140K - $197K *
Lead the charge in managing strategic client relationships and projects, leveraging your extensive cost management expertise in the data centre sector. Empower teams through mentorship while driving b...
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Director, Distribution Strategy
$172K - $203K *
Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...
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What does a Senior Director of Business Development do?
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?
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?
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.
Where can I find Senior Director, Business Development jobs?
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.
How can I stand out when applying for a Senior Director of Business Development role?
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.