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 potential by driving growth and building strategic partnerships in the contract food service industry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful solutions and lead the sales p...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $300K *

Unlock new business opportunities by building strategic partnerships that drive customer acquisition and asset growth. Own relationships from origination to execution, collaborating directly with lead...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$332K - $360K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical development strategies and teams. Drive oncology programs from inception to regulatory submission, ensuring scientific rigor and operational excellence while colla...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Innovate people strategies by partnering with leaders to enhance talent management, drive organizational change, and foster a high-performance culture, ensuring alignment with business goals and compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Bring your expertise to drive revenue growth in healthcare through consultative sales and strategic partnerships. Own the full sales cycle, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor future hires in a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $287K *

Drive strategic growth by leading a high-performing sales team focused on complex enterprise solutions. Your expertise will ensure pipeline management, foster executive relationships, and oversee succ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategic program management by leading cross-functional teams to execute complex global projects, balancing business strategy with program execution to achieve transformative results and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive customer acquisition and growth in the Assisted Living market by leading business development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute sales strategies and achieve revenue...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading business development initiatives in the Assisted Living market. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth while managing a dy...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform business development in the Assisted Living market by driving customer acquisition and growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute sales plans and support revenue...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Champion strategic sales initiatives and lead a high-performing team to drive revenue growth across diverse markets, fostering long-term client relationships and operational excellence in delivering i...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Unlock growth by driving business development strategies in pharmaceutical logistics. Collaborate with key stakeholders, analyze market trends, and manage sales pipelines to secure new opportunities a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in business development and project management for transportation initiatives, ensuring effective execution from inception to completion while fostering client relationships and mentor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage and drive business development for transportation projects, overseeing teams and client relationships while ensuring project delivery, compliance with standards, and effective resource manageme...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic project development and business growth in transportation sectors. Lead project management teams, cultivate client relationships, and oversee multidisciplinary projects from incepti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive a high-performing global business development team to establish scalable pipeline generation and qualification processes, aligning closely with sales and marketing to enhance commercial success...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower your career by driving client acquisition and expanding our innovative platform across the US. Take an entrepreneurial approach to business development while building strong stakeholder relati...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive client acquisition for an innovative adtech platform, leading efforts to establish and grow a new business sector. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage stakeholder relationships, and implement...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of business development by driving sales growth, building lasting client relationships, and identifying new market opportunities. Collaborate with teams to achieve strategic goals and...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Create a transformative philanthropic strategy to secure major gifts, enhance donor relationships, and elevate visibility. Lead a high-performing team to drive development efforts aligned with strateg...

Reposted yesterday

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

$160K - $200K *

Drive strategic growth by building partnerships and managing client relationships. Oversee the acquisition and evaluation of assets, ensuring alignment with business goals while leading a team to achi...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth in the petroleum industry. This senior role focuses on business development, customer relations, and operational excellence, leading a skilled team to maxim...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform the National Accounts landscape by driving performance management, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance profitability and scalable growth. Lead initiatives that ensure op...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing national accounts performance through data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic project management to enhance profitability and service executio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $140K *

Drive leadership development initiatives by crafting strategies and frameworks that enhance organizational effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure leaders possess essential capabilities...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.