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 - $160K *

Accelerate progress at key accounts by driving enterprise software sales in the Aerospace & Defence sector. Collaborate with global teams to enhance customer satisfaction and expand IFS's market prese...

Itasca, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $224K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic partnerships with Epic Systems, enhancing healthcare solutions. Leverage your expertise in hospital workflows and EHR integration to deliver impactful outcomes a...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Lead transformative Treasury solutions, guiding clients through complex challenges while fostering team growth and driving strategic initiatives to enhance delivery and market impact. Build lasting re...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $195K *

Join our dynamic team to lead client-focused analytics services, managing a skilled team across locations. Leverage your expertise in performance measurement and fixed income analytics to enhance oper...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $176K *

Lead the charge in enhancing editorial excellence by managing a dynamic team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality publications, and providing expert guidance on writing standards and project mana...

Alameda, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise sales in logistics. Leverage your expertise to manage complex B2B opportunities, engage with C-level executives, and drive value-based solutions in a dynamic e...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to tackle complex operational challenges, driving impactful initiatives across our portfolio. This role offers hands-on experience and growth opportunities, ideal for future leaders ea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of global sales strategy by leading commercial efforts, driving revenue growth, and enhancing customer engagement across diverse market segments in a dynamic, collaborative environmen...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Lead the strategic vision for non-human identity security, driving innovation and execution across cloud and traditional infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security po...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate customer success by managing strategic enterprise accounts, driving value realization, and leading a growing team. Foster relationships across all levels, ensuring seamless renewals and expans...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $280K *

Empower growth by establishing strategic partnerships with MSSPs, driving sales and customer adoption of innovative cybersecurity solutions. Lead initiatives to enhance revenue streams and foster coll...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Drive integrated demand-generation programs that engage priority audiences and convert interest into action. Collaborate across teams to optimize campaigns, enhance performance, and contribute to meas...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $300K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives to enhance client partnerships and exceed revenue targets. Leverage industry expertise in programmatic marketing to manage the sales process, ensuring exceptional ser...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $230K *

Deliver advanced electrical engineering solutions for hyperscale data centers. Lead design teams, oversee project execution, and ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering client relati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $105K *

Manage and grow a portfolio of enterprise accounts, focusing on retention and expansion. Build strong relationships, identify growth opportunities, and ensure customers realize ongoing value from solu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$61K - $125K *

Optimize client onboarding and relationship management for corporate clients, fostering engagement and growth by understanding their needs and promoting financial solutions that enhance employee benef...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $119K *

Shape the future of proposal management by leading the end-to-end RFP process. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop pricing strategies, and create compelling proposals that...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Join us in enhancing employee skills and knowledge through innovative training strategies. Lead a dedicated team to drive operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous learning that attrac...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $350K *

Drive sales growth in the cybersecurity sector by acquiring new accounts, building relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Leverage your expertise to exceed quotas and manage Channel Partne...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $304K *

Shape operational strategies for complex clinical studies globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal development, budget creation, and client engagement, while mentoring c...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$275K - $405K *

Transform developer engagement by leading a global team that inspires and equips developers. Drive strategic initiatives, foster community, and enhance Twilio's presence in the developer ecosystem thr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to manage Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), ensuring compliance and quality in pharmacovigilance processes while supporting project activities and client needs within agreed...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving AI security marketing initiatives, creating demos, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product visibility and adoption. Serve as the technical voice fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $306K *

Champion strategic clinical trial initiatives, driving innovation and operational excellence while managing high-value portfolios and fostering executive client relationships in neurodegenerative rese...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Help us expand our industrial brokerage presence in Southern Connecticut and Upstate New York. Leverage your expertise to build client relationships, deliver market insights, and collaborate with a dy...

Stamford, CTRemote

4 weeks ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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.