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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$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building long-term customer relationships while optimizing operations. As a Business Manager, you'll drive strategic growth, manage key accounts, and collaborate across teams to enh...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $185K *

Lead transformative technology adoption and growth for large enterprise accounts. Drive strategic initiatives, build executive relationships, and deliver measurable outcomes through innovative solutio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$126K - $185K *

Transform enterprise engagement by driving technology adoption and growth. Lead strategic initiatives across large accounts, leveraging deep market insights to deliver measurable outcomes and foster e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$126K - $185K *

Shape technology adoption and growth by driving strategic initiatives across large enterprise accounts, translating business priorities into measurable outcomes through consultative engagement and exp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$126K - $185K *

Drive growth by strategizing and executing tailored solutions for large enterprise accounts, leveraging technology to enhance customer engagement and deliver measurable business outcomes through consu...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$132K - $185K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise sales by driving technology adoption and growth. You'll engage with global accounts, translating business priorities into measurable outcomes while shaping a c...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$126K - $185K *

Shape enterprise growth by translating customer needs into measurable outcomes. Drive technology adoption and build trusted relationships across large accounts, leveraging your expertise in complex sa...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to identify and qualify new business opportunities, build strong client relationships, and drive growth through effective prospecting and account management in the digital services...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $450K *

Drive independent credit review and risk management for all counterparties, ensuring compliance and security across diverse financial entities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold rigoro...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Drive the evolution of Sales Operations by designing and optimizing processes, governance, and technology to enhance execution and productivity across the organization, ensuring alignment with strateg...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with executives to lead full-cycle executive recruitment, develop search strategies, and enhance candidate experiences while utilizing data-driven insights to optimize talent acquisition p...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$153K - $175K *

Drive growth and customer engagement as a senior sales leader in our advanced technology sales unit. Build strong relationships, leverage insights, and lead strategic initiatives in the Industrial and...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Explore innovative AI workflow solutions aimed at enhancing business processes. Collaborate with various teams to identify challenges, prototype solutions, and guide projects from conception to produc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$148K - $175K *

Unlock your potential as a Director, leveraging insights and expertise to guide clients in navigating complex SaaS negotiations and market trends, while driving impactful strategies that enhance busin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $199K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving revenue through effective leadership and talent development. Lead a dynamic sales team, achieve financial targets, and foster C-level relationships to shape the...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $140K *

Drive client growth and retention by building trust with C-Level executives. Manage complex sales processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring clients maximize value from services while identifying ne...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $232K *

Unlock potential by leading legal reviews for promotional and medical materials. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and provide practical guidance in a fast-paced environment, supporting pr...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$183K - $220K *

Lead strategic initiatives for Integrated Delivery Networks and health systems, optimizing patient access and formulary adoption. Build executive relationships and drive clinical integration to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $185K *

Transform strategic sourcing for HR and Benefits, leading complex engagements and driving cost savings while ensuring high supplier performance and stakeholder satisfaction across diverse client needs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $116K *

Elevate client success by leading CRM implementations and advisory engagements for AEC organizations. Balance strategic insights with hands-on leadership to connect business goals with practical CRM s...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead operational excellence in clinical registry programs, ensuring compliance and performance across cross-functional teams. Drive strategic initiatives, manage risks, and enhance site engagement whi...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $169K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic payroll outsourcing team, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and retention while driving operational excellence and business growth through strategic lea...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $300K *

Execute innovative strategies to acquire and expand client relationships, leveraging expertise in AI/ML solutions. Be a proactive networker, navigating complex sales cycles to foster business growth a...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive business growth by developing and executing sales strategies, identifying prospects, and nurturing client relationships in the fleet management sector. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in database operations, ensuring optimal performance and security for mission-critical systems. Oversee a technical team while aligning with federal standards and integrating with deve...

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.

  • 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.