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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$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of healthcare integrations by leading product strategy and execution for seamless data connectivity between customer systems and our platform, enhancing user experience and operationa...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $190K *

Advance your career by shaping analyst relations and market perception in AI and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful evaluations and strategic narratives that enhanc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team to enhance service delivery, drive employee development, and ensure high customer satisfaction while managing operational needs and fostering a positive organizational culture...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful solutions by connecting business needs with data analysis in a hybrid role. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, analyze datasets, and ensure data integrity while supp...

Boulder, CORemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Engage with senior stakeholders to drive sales and success for Enterprise customers. Own the complete sales cycle, leveraging market knowledge to expand accounts and embed security in AI-native develo...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $190K *

Architect a transformative pricing strategy that enhances growth and margin realization. Lead cross-functional teams to implement market-based pricing models, ensuring alignment across global operatio...

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Reposted 5 days ago

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

$200K *

Transform the landscape of life sciences partnerships by driving co-developed deals. Leverage your extensive network and expertise to source, pitch, and close high-value agreements that enhance patien...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $148K *

Unlock growth by joining a dynamic business development team, engaging with prospects, generating leads, and supporting strategic partnerships to expand our presence in North America's biotech sector...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $203K *

Transform your career by leading regional operations, driving growth, and mentoring teams. Oversee strategic initiatives, manage budgets, and cultivate relationships to achieve business objectives whi...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships while driving financial performance and strategic improvements. Leverage your expertise to optimize supply chain solutions and ensure cli...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $220K *

Transform the landscape of IT Managed Services by driving strategic sales initiatives, building client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions to financial services clients. Collaborate wit...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $215K *

Collaborate with senior leaders to design and implement global HR strategies, driving organizational performance and employee engagement while leading a team of HR professionals in a dynamic environme...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $185K *

Analyze and develop Large Enterprise sales opportunities, ensuring customer satisfaction and strategic account management to maximize revenue. Collaborate with clients to introduce solutions and maint...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Drive total rewards strategy by managing compensation, benefits, and equity programs. Lead initiatives to ensure competitive, fair, and transparent offerings while supporting a growing workforce throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $237K *

Unlock potential by driving business growth in the cruise missile sector, engaging with U.S. Navy and Marine Corps stakeholders to identify and capture new opportunities while collaborating with cross...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $178K *

Advance sales strategies by driving budget performance across key customers and ensuring effective distributor partnerships in the food industry. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve growth and e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$287K - $359K *

Champion growth by driving new logo acquisition and expanding accounts in a defined territory. Leverage your expertise in complex sales cycles to engage C-level decision makers and deliver compelling...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth by managing key accounts in a strategic advisory role, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance partnerships in the evolving travel ecosystem and representing the organization at indus...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$152K - $190K *

Grow by developing strong relationships with mid-sized customers, leveraging Internet of Things solutions to drive impactful outcomes across various sectors, while navigating complex sales processes a...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $159K *

Optimize client partnerships by driving strategic outreach and proposals. Leverage AI tools to enhance sales cycles, mentor peers, and contribute to revenue growth through long-term relationships and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

Accelerate market presence by building strategic relationships and networks. Engage with community and industry leaders to create opportunities, manage referrals, and enhance visibility, ultimately dr...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive new business growth in the humanitarian sector. Own the full sales cycle, from pipeline generation to closing deals, while collaborating with sales engineers and contr...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $198K *

Unlock strategic growth by cultivating partnerships in the Beverage & Brewing sector. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to enhance customer success through innovative solutions, driving long-term v...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$285K - $500K+*

Transform digital marketing strategies by leading a global team to enhance demand generation and pipeline growth through innovative media tactics and data-driven optimization across diverse channels...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $135K *

Unlock your potential by leading impactful projects from initiation to close. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery while utilizing AI tools to enhance prod...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.