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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$196K - $258K *

Elevate our corporate development strategy by leading M&A, investments, and partnerships. Drive financial modeling and integration planning to ensure strategic growth and compliance, while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$196K - $258K *

Transform corporate growth by leading M&A, investments, and strategic partnerships. Drive financial modeling and integration strategies while collaborating with executives to achieve strategic objecti...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Optimize business growth by identifying new opportunities and building relationships with key stakeholders. Leverage solution-selling expertise to drive enterprise sales and achieve revenue targets wh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $144K *

Empower our mission by driving strategic cause marketing partnerships. You'll identify, secure, and cultivate relationships with Fortune 500 companies, aiming to achieve annual revenue goals of $7-10...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$224K - $229K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to lead regional sales strategies, drive demand generation, and ensure compliance. Develop and coach a high-performing team to achieve sales objectives while adaptin...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a Regional Sales Director, leading a high-performing sales force to drive growth for a groundbreaking treatment in the rare disease market. Shape strategies, mentor talent, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic sales team to drive growth for a groundbreaking treatment in the rare disease market. Collaborate across functions to develop strategies that enhance patient outc...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $190K *

Transform the landscape of rare disease treatment by leading a dynamic sales team. Drive growth for a groundbreaking therapy while developing innovative strategies and fostering key relationships in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $105K *

Transform business growth by supporting sales teams with product insights, training, and strategic initiatives. Build strong relationships with partners and customers while managing sales pipelines an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$142K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth by developing strategic business plans, expanding client relationships, and identifying new opportunities in a dynamic financial services environment focused...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $195K *

Lead strategic business development initiatives to drive revenue growth and expand client relationships in a dynamic financial services environment, focusing on unclaimed property and asset recovery s...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Help us develop business growth by managing client portfolios and providing tailored financing solutions to entrepreneurs. Leverage your relationship management skills to generate new opportunities th...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Help us develop financing solutions and advisory services for Canadian entrepreneurs, managing a diverse portfolio of clients to drive business growth while fostering strong community relationships...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $222K *

Join our team to analyze market trends and technology adoption, supporting commercialization efforts. Collaborate with scientists and industry partners to drive innovation and develop strategic insigh...

Reposted yesterday

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

$146K - $222K *

Empower technology commercialization by analyzing market trends and fostering partnerships. Collaborate with scientists and industry stakeholders to drive innovation and support strategic business dec...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of business development by driving growth and fostering Indigenous partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and build relationships that enhance...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Advance strategic business development initiatives by identifying opportunities, fostering Indigenous partnerships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and revenue across Cen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $110K *

Transform operational performance by leading Life New Business teams, enhancing customer experience, and driving measurable results through collaboration, coaching, and data-driven improvements across...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $110K *

Elevate operational performance and leadership effectiveness by driving collaboration and accountability across Life New Business teams, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and continuous improv...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Champion fund development initiatives by cultivating diverse revenue streams, managing grant proposals, and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance organizational sustainability and growth...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and developing strategic initiatives that enhance community engagement, physician alignment, and operational efficiency while leading a dynamic team...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$156K - $290K *

Transform financial insights into strategic growth initiatives while leading a high-performing finance team. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive profitability, forecasting, and M&A activities in...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Champion the development of an agile AI platform, leading a team to deliver innovative solutions for SMEs. Drive technical decisions, architecture, and vendor management while ensuring quality and pro...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$220K - $353K *

Shape the future of global transfer pricing by leading strategy, governance, and operations. Drive innovation through technology and automation while empowering your team to navigate complex internati...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $353K *

Drive the evolution of global transfer pricing strategy, ensuring alignment with business operations and compliance. Lead a team to navigate complex tax environments and implement innovative technolog...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.