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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$95K - $105K *

Unlock your potential as you drive revenue growth and strengthen travel agency partnerships. Lead strategic initiatives, identify new business opportunities, and enhance market presence while fosterin...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Drive new business growth by acquiring enterprise clients and expanding market presence. Leverage industry expertise to build relationships with senior stakeholders, positioning the company as a trust...

Dallas, TXRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$265K - $424K *

Champion growth by leading a dynamic sales team, refining strategies, and driving customer acquisition in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to exceed targets and foster a cultur...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $165K *

Shape the future of media effectiveness by driving sales and client relationships. Leverage your expertise in analytics and insights to identify opportunities, lead proposals, and enhance client satis...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

Iowa, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower us to drive sales excellence across diverse brands, leading strategic initiatives and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize revenue and occupancy while ensuring adherence to our establis...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Contribute to our Commercial Data team by driving strategic partnerships and sales initiatives. Engage with executives to identify revenue opportunities and foster insightful collaborations, while uti...

RemoteRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

New Haven, CTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

Fairfax, VARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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...

Ottawa, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

Roslindale, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$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...

Fairfield, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

Birmingham, ALRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.

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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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    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.