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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$100K - $200K *

Lead business development initiatives to drive growth across consulting, tax, audit, and advisory services. Build and maintain client relationships, manage the sales cycle, and collaborate with teams...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $200K *

Transform client relationships by driving business development across consulting, tax, audit, and advisory services. Engage prospects, build tailored solutions, and manage the sales cycle to exceed re...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving business development across consulting, tax, and advisory services. Engage clients, build relationships, and manage the sales cycle to deliver tailored solutions and exceed...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $200K *

Elevate business development efforts by generating new opportunities across consulting, tax, audit, and advisory services. Build client relationships, manage the sales cycle, and collaborate with team...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $200K *

Drive business development initiatives to cultivate new client relationships and expand service offerings across consulting, tax, audit, and advisory sectors, ensuring client satisfaction and revenue...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $200K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role driving business development across consulting, tax, audit, and advisory services. Engage clients, build relationships, and manage the sales cycle to deliver tailo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving business development across consulting, tax, and advisory services. Build relationships, manage the sales cycle, and collaborate with experts to deliver tailored solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$147K - $175K *

Drive strategic growth initiatives by identifying and executing new business opportunities, partnerships, and acquisitions to enhance community offerings and expand market presence in senior living...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic prospecting and client engagement initiatives. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify opportunities in the commercial real estate sector, enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Drive strategic prospecting initiatives and client engagement plans to enhance sales efforts in the Healthcare and Commercial Real Estate sectors. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive business growth by leading sales and marketing initiatives, enhancing brand visibility, and fostering strategic partnerships. Collaborate with management to optimize service utilization and addr...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Elevate business growth by establishing a robust network of referral sources, ensuring program goals are met while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team in a dynamic healthcare environment...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$312K - $446K *

Lead a high-performing team to drive strategic growth in defense and intelligence markets. Oversee opportunity identification, partner engagement, and pipeline development, ensuring disciplined execut...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $118K *

Engage with top-tier clients to drive strategic supply chain solutions, ensuring service excellence and operational alignment. Lead complex account management, focusing on growth, analytics, and long...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $118K *

Empower growth by managing strategic relationships with complex Tier 1 clients. Drive customized supply chain solutions, enhance operational performance, and ensure customer satisfaction through colla...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining business development by driving dynamic sales strategies, fostering client relationships, and achieving ambitious sales targets in a collaborative environment focused on...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing Future Mobility by driving net-new business and building strategic relationships. Leverage your expertise in B2B sales to expand our presence and impact in the dynam...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$116K - $125K *

Empower donor relationships by developing and executing multi-year fundraising strategies. Manage a diverse portfolio, engage stakeholders, and drive significant contributions to meet organizational g...

1 week ago

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

$116K - $125K *

Elevate your career by driving impactful fundraising strategies and building strong donor relationships. Manage a diverse portfolio while collaborating with a dedicated team to meet ambitious funding...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in transforming global outbound sales strategies by optimizing a high-performing team of Account Development Representatives. Collaborate with marketing and sales leaders to implement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in large-scale project commercialization, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to achieve strategic brand objectives and ensure project success...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Champion large-scale projects and platform innovations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and ensure alignment with brand objectives. Lead commercialization efforts an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining fundraising as you lead strategic initiatives, cultivate donor relationships, and oversee innovative development programs that drive organizational growth and community i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$107K - $145K *

Drive growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in risk management and medical education. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, manage sales pipelines, and ensure alignment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Transform the development strategy by leading grant management, fostering partnerships, and aligning funding with organizational goals. Drive team performance and ensure compliance while enhancing the...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.