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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$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by driving business growth through strategic partnerships in real estate. You'll manage high-volume pipelines, develop territory strategies, and nurture key relationships, while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$140K *

Unlock your potential as a pivotal sales leader driving business growth. Engage with clients, shape strategies, and leverage your expertise to nurture key accounts in a vibrant, dynamic team environme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Empower growth by identifying and closing new business opportunities in medical manufacturing. Leverage your sales expertise to nurture existing accounts and drive innovative solutions across diverse...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $176K *

Deliver innovative energy solutions through strategic business development, guiding public sector clients from opportunity identification to project execution while fostering key stakeholder relations...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise-level growth strategies, optimizing partnerships, and enhancing study volume across a clinical research network. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Drive your career forward by leading enterprise growth strategies and partnerships in a dynamic clinical research environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize business development...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving business growth through strategic client acquisition and relationship management. Collaborate with experts to achieve sales targets and enhance market presence in the proje...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$175K - $210K *

Accelerate strategic growth by leading business development initiatives, identifying and executing partnerships, and enhancing investor relations to drive long-term value and innovation in the biophar...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $85K *

Manage and optimize a high-performing team of Partner Development Representatives, driving outreach strategies and sales pipeline growth while fostering a collaborative culture and ensuring accountabi...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage in strategic business development to cultivate relationships and drive growth in corporate dining and workplace hospitality. Leverage your expertise to identify opportunities, develop tailored...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$137K - $240K *

Drive strategic business management across global technology teams, ensuring alignment of investments with organizational goals. Lead financial oversight, governance, and operational excellence while...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $210K *

Advance your career by leading a national inside sales organization to drive revenue growth. You'll develop strategies, optimize processes, and mentor next-gen leaders while collaborating cross-functi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing a multi-state fundraising strategy, driving revenue growth and team performance across diverse philanthropic markets while engaging high-value donors and ad...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$137K - $231K *

Drive business growth by developing strategic relationships and executing innovative sales strategies. Lead a team to identify new markets and opportunities, ensuring alignment with company goals whil...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $240K *

Lead strategic business initiatives by building relationships with senior executives to drive revenue growth in life sciences. Develop actionable plans to identify opportunities and enhance market pos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $173K *

Lead transformative fundraising efforts by managing major gift prospects, cultivating relationships, and aligning donor interests with institutional priorities to secure significant philanthropic supp...

Washington, USRemote

2 days ago

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

$123K - $173K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing philanthropic support for the GW School of Business. As a key fundraiser, you'll manage major gift prospects, build relationships, and secure transformational...

2 days ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Lead the charge in driving market growth by building strategic partnerships with property owners and developers. Manage outreach and deal execution while collaborating with internal teams to unlock re...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $210K *

Lead financial strategy and operations, guiding executive decisions to enhance organizational sustainability and performance while overseeing accounting, budgeting, and compliance functions...

1 week ago

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

$94K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing client engagements, driving project execution, and delivering strategic insights to Fortune 1000 companies. Collaborate with C-level stakeholders to implement cost-saving s...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$143K - $197K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in a dynamic tech sales environment. Shape strategic relationships, harness IT knowledge, and close high-impact opportunities in a remote setting while traveling...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $240K *

Elevate business growth by driving new revenue through strategic sales initiatives in the Investment Management sector. Leverage your expertise to engage clients, manage accounts, and deliver tailored...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$67K - $93K *

Empower growth and strategic partnerships by identifying new business opportunities, developing relationships, and leading initiatives that enhance organizational stability and service line expansion...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Optimize M&A strategies by leading end-to-end acquisition processes, managing pipelines, and driving integration efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance corporate growth and ensure...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by leading business development initiatives, enhancing facility reputation, and fostering key relationships with referral sources to drive profitability and service expansion in the...

2 weeks 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.