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

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  •   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 *

Elevate leadership capabilities by designing and implementing strategic development initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance organizational effectiveness and ensure leaders are equipped t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Grow your career with a strategic role in leadership development, driving initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and leader capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to design impactf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive growth by identifying and closing automation opportunities. Collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailored solutions, build lasting customer relationships, and exceed sales targets...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $177K *

Transform higher education sales by driving revenue growth, managing teams, and crafting innovative market strategies. Lead a dedicated group to exceed targets, foster collaboration, and establish bes...

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

$100K - $110K *

Drive strategic growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in the Behavioral Health and IDD sectors, collaborating with sales leadership to achieve revenue goals while maintaining s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $93K *

Engage with prospects and community partners to drive sales and occupancy in a senior living environment. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, market insight, and a commitment to de...

4 weeks ago

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

$125K - $250K *

Shape the future of global sales strategy by leading initiatives that drive partner growth and sales enablement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, enhance capabilities, an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful marketing strategies that connect brand vision to business outcomes. Lead a dynamic team to enhance publisher recruitment, optimize sales effectiveness, and elevate brand reputation ac...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Transform our marketing landscape by leading a dynamic team focused on brand growth, performance marketing, and strategic business outcomes. Drive innovation and elevate our brand reputation while opt...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the expansion of our Business & Industry portfolio by developing strategic relationships and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships in corporate dining and workplace hospitality. Dr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$60K - $140K *

Accelerate growth by leading community sales efforts, building relationships, and achieving occupancy goals. Drive strategic engagement and deliver exceptional experiences for prospective residents an...

1 month ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of business development by driving strategic partnerships, leading sales initiatives, and fostering team collaboration to achieve growth and market expansion in the healthcare and ins...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $240K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing client accounts, ensuring operational excellence and financial success while fostering strong relationships and delivering innovative solutions to m...

3 weeks ago

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

$180K - $258K *

Drive business development initiatives, fostering strategic partnerships and executing tailored sales strategies to enhance market presence and growth across a designated territory while balancing cli...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$209K - $258K *

Seeking a strategic leader to drive sales growth and account expansion within a defined territory, balancing client acquisition and relationship management to deliver tailored solutions and long-term...

Reposted 1 week 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.