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 - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Business Development Manager, driving customer acquisition and revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to deliver tailored solutions while managing high-volume outreach and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $295K *

Drive strategic initiatives in scientific and operational domains, shaping business plans and managing industry relationships. Collaborate with teams to interpret complex data, ensuring alignment with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $295K *

Lead strategic initiatives in scientific and operational domains, shaping business plans and driving value for subsidiaries. Collaborate with teams to interpret complex data and foster industry relati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $295K *

Shape the future of biotech by leading strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive scientific and business strategies, ensuring impactful solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead innovative marketing strategies to drive sales and occupancy goals in a dynamic senior living environment. Cultivate relationships and leverage sales tools to exceed targets while ensuring except...

Yesterday

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

$130K - $160K *

Advance your career by driving innovative defense solutions that integrate cutting-edge autonomous sensing technology into the U.S. military's UAS programs. Build vital relationships, close high-value...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $173K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic technology consulting firm by driving client development and expanding relationships with senior technology leaders across the West Coast, while leveraging RGP's consu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$152K - $325K *

Drive growth in Tactical Missions & Cyber by leading a dynamic BD team, focusing on wireless, unmanned systems, and cyber solutions for U.S. Intelligence and federal agencies. Engage with customers to...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Transform client relationships by leading strategic initiatives, driving growth, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. Collaborate with teams to navigate challenges and foster long-term partners...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$161K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex development projects, overseeing all phases from planning to execution. Leverage your expertise in client relations and project management to drive suc...

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

$145K - $165K *

Drive growth and innovation in Future Mobility by owning the sales cycle, building relationships, and negotiating deals. Collaborate cross-functionally to expand market presence and leverage cutting-e...

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

$145K - $165K *

Elevate your career by driving business growth in Future Mobility. Own the sales cycle, build relationships, and leverage cutting-edge technology to expand market presence. Collaborate with cross-func...

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

$145K - $165K *

Help us drive growth in Future Mobility by owning the sales cycle, building relationships, and negotiating deals. Leverage your expertise to expand our presence and transform the industry with innovat...

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

$145K - $165K *

Drive growth by owning the full sales cycle in Future Mobility, leveraging relationships to identify opportunities and negotiate deals. Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies and enhance b...

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance US business growth by developing strategic relationships and capturing defense contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational needs with innovative solutions, ensuring...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing a dynamic marketing strategy to enhance facility census, engaging with healthcare professionals and the community while ensuring compliance with regulati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$214K - $231K *

Transform business development strategies by identifying and pursuing new opportunities in the Space, Cyber, and Intelligence sectors. Collaborate with teams to enhance market presence and drive growt...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$214K - $231K *

Champion innovative strategies in business development for space and defense sectors. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, shape acquisition strategies, and drive growth in a dynamic envi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$214K - $231K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in space and defense. Lead business development efforts, identify new opportunities, and shape strategies to expand our market presence in the Space Force and Int...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of architecture and engineering by driving client engagement, sales strategies, and market growth. Lead a dynamic team to deliver measurable results through strategic account manageme...

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

$125K - $150K *

Grow your expertise by leading business development strategies within the A/E sector, directing a high-performing team to foster client relationships, drive sales growth, and enhance multi-year pipeli...

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

$220K - $294K *

Take ownership of sales execution and customer relationships, driving revenue growth in a highly regulated nuclear medicine environment. Lead a team to enhance service quality and fulfill strategic bu...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic Business Development team, driving pipeline growth through coaching and strategic oversight. Foster a culture of accountability and innovation while enhancing tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $307K *

Lead and innovate Program and Portfolio Management for Advanced Diagnostics, ensuring strategic alignment, effective resource allocation, and successful execution of product development initiatives ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K *

Shape revenue growth by building relationships with new customers, focusing on strategic outreach and territory development to drive engagement and identify opportunities in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.