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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock growth by leading business development initiatives, building relationships, and expanding membership in the insurance sector. Drive strategic partnerships and create opportunities through proac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $225K *

Optimize opportunities for growth by developing senior-level connections within the institutional real estate sector, focusing on third-party services while leveraging a global platform for diverse cl...

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate market growth by building relationships and driving opportunities across ambulatory surgery centers. Collaborate with physician partners and leadership to enhance service lines and ensure long...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of marketing in biotech by leading brand strategy, content creation, and digital campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build awareness and drive growth for our innovat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $165K *

Lead strategic business development initiatives by driving new partnerships, negotiating deals, and expanding market presence in a fast-paced environment. Utilize AI and innovative technology to revol...

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

$180K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading federal business development strategies, identifying opportunities, and driving growth across Civilian, DoW, and IC sectors. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance captur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by developing strategic partnerships and recruiting independent agencies. Drive membership expansion through proactive relationship-building and market insights while collaborating wit...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $189K *

Partner with us to build and lead a high-performing sales organization focused on strategic partnerships in advanced technology. Drive growth, engage with key stakeholders, and foster a culture of cur...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic development initiatives to enhance funding, manage grants, and foster donor relationships. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure financial sustainability and organizational growt...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $225K *

Drive growth by identifying and closing enterprise accounts through strategic outreach and relationship building. Manage complex sales cycles and ensure seamless transitions for long-term customer suc...

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1 month ago

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

$200K *

Drive the sales strategy for a senior living community, leading a team to achieve occupancy goals through relationship-building and effective marketing. Foster a positive environment while managing ou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding healthcare partnerships by identifying and nurturing relationships with hospitals. Drive innovative consignment solutions while collaborating with internal te...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by driving growth through strategic hospital partnerships. Leverage your expertise to identify opportunities, build relationships, and deliver tailored solutions that enhance hea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on building relationships and driving sales in the healthcare sector. Engage with hospitals to identify needs, develop solutions, and ensure seamless trans...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with us by driving hospital partnerships through strategic outreach, relationship building, and tailored equipment solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance healthcare operations...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by identifying and developing new hospital accounts, fostering relationships, and delivering tailored equipment solutions to enhance healthcare operations and financial success...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive growth by identifying and nurturing hospital partnerships, conducting needs assessments, and delivering tailored equipment solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless transitio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock new opportunities by building strong relationships with healthcare systems. Drive sales through market research, prospecting, and tailored equipment solutions while collaborating with internal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in building strategic partnerships with hospitals, driving growth through relationship management and tailored equipment solutions while ensuring seamless transitions and collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $176K *

Champion pipeline growth by leading a dynamic Sales Development team. Drive talent development, implement innovative strategies, and leverage data to achieve ambitious goals in a fast-paced environmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading fundraising and marketing strategies that drive revenue growth and enhance donor engagement. Collaborate with a dynamic team to achieve financial sustainability and el...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive growth in the contract food service industry. Leverage your sales expertise and industry connections to build partnerships, secure new business, and make a significant imp...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform business growth by driving partnerships and securing new opportunities. Collaborate with teams to create impactful proposals and represent the organization at industry events, shaping the fu...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by building strategic partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful solutions in the contrac...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Champion growth by driving business development, forging partnerships, and leading strategic initiatives. Collaborate with teams to create impactful proposals and expand market presence in the contrac...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.

  • Where can I find Senior Director, Business Development jobs?question toggle

    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.

  • How can I stand out when applying for a Senior Director of Business Development role?question toggle

    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.