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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$95K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive business growth through strategic client engagement, innovative proposals, and effective relationship management in the Manufacturing and Distribution sector. Shape th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Drive business growth by developing strategic sales plans, networking, and managing client relationships. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure successful transitions, while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by driving business growth through strategic client engagement, innovative proposals, and effective relationship management in the Manufacturing and Distributio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by driving business growth through strategic client engagement, innovative proposals, and effective relationship management in the Manufacturing and Distribution sector. Collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Transform business growth by driving new client partnerships and developing relationships with C-suite executives. Leverage your sales expertise to manage the entire sales cycle and exceed revenue goa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of business development, driving growth through strategic client engagement and innovative solutions in the Manufacturing and Distribution sector. Lead initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Transform business growth by driving new client partnerships and building relationships with C-suite executives. Leverage your sales expertise to manage the entire sales cycle and exceed revenue goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Accelerate growth by driving new business opportunities and building relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers in the commercial real estate sector. Leverage your sales expertise t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $178K *

Join a dynamic team as a Director of Business Development, leading land warfare and air defense initiatives. Drive strategic capture efforts, engage with military stakeholders, and leverage technical...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $210K *

Transform corporate growth by leading strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Drive financial analyses, develop business cases, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance market presence and execut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in business development by strategizing and executing initiatives to capture new opportunities, enhance customer relationships, and drive growth while ensuring compliance with organiza...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of business development by leading strategic initiatives, managing capture processes, and fostering customer relationships to drive growth and compliance within the assigned vertical...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping high-impact strategies and narratives for enterprise growth. Collaborate with senior leaders to craft compelling pitches and support organic initiatives, driving success acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of enterprise strategy by leading impactful pitch narratives and growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling presentations that drive new busines...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Champion high-impact strategies and narratives to drive enterprise growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling pitch materials and support new business opportunitie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping high-impact strategies and narratives to drive enterprise growth. Collaborate with senior leaders to craft compelling pitches and support organic initiatives, ensuring clari...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping high-impact strategies and narratives for enterprise growth initiatives. Collaborate across teams to develop compelling pitch materials and support new business opportunitie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Drive impactful strategies and narratives to support enterprise growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling pitch materials and facilitate workshops, ensuring clari...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion strategic growth by connecting leadership and business units, managing M&A pipelines, and driving opportunity assessments. Lead cross-functional initiatives to align corporate development wit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $190K *

Unlock potential by driving business development strategies and leading teams to achieve sales goals. Collaborate with market leaders to enhance growth initiatives and mentor professionals, ensuring a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving growth through strategic business development initiatives. Lead market performance, mentor professionals, and collaborate across departments to enhance sales strategies and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $110K *

Engage with a dynamic team to drive revenue growth in car and truck rentals. Develop sales strategies, maintain client relationships, and collaborate with management to maximize business opportunities...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $95K *

Engage with local business leaders to build relationships and drive sales. As a Business Development Representative, you'll identify client needs and deliver tailored employee benefit solutions, foste...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Build lasting relationships and drive growth as you engage with business leaders, providing tailored employee benefit solutions in a dynamic, face-to-face sales environment. Make a meaningful impact w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $90K *

Empower growth by building strategic partnerships in the real estate sector. Drive market development, manage high-volume pipelines, and collaborate cross-functionally to close impactful deals that un...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.