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 *

Engage your sales expertise to enhance community occupancy and revenue. Drive marketing initiatives, build relationships, and lead a team to achieve business goals while executing strategic plans and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform lives by leading sales efforts across multiple senior living communities. Drive occupancy and revenue growth through relationship-building and strategic marketing initiatives while managing...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving occupancy and revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives, relationship building, and effective marketing plans. Lead a team to achieve community goals while engagin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team to drive channel partnerships, transforming opportunities into revenue-generating relationships across diverse verticals in a fast-growing ecosystem...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $116K *

Elevate your career by managing strategic corporate relationships and driving new business growth. This hybrid role combines relationship management with business development, focusing on retention, p...

1 week ago

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

$145K - $185K *

Transform the Faculty's administrative strategy and operations by providing executive leadership, aligning resources with academic priorities, and driving organizational change to enhance effectivenes...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$90K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving market development and sales growth through strategic relationship building, solution design, and team leadership in emerging markets, ensuring operational success and long...

Yesterday

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

$125K - $175K *

Empower strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, analyzing business performance, and developing actionable recommendations to drive corporate growth and decision-making at the executiv...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion investment strategies that enhance Canada's defence ecosystem. Lead sourcing, underwriting, and managing venture capital and private equity funds, while collaborating with stakeholders to dri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$211K - $337K *

Optimize financial leadership for a $3.5BB global business, driving strategic planning, budgeting, and R&D investments while collaborating with senior management to achieve long-term objectives and en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $195K *

Lead and optimize commercial interior fit-out projects, managing all phases from planning to close-out. Foster strong client relationships and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards wh...

2 weeks ago

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

$200K - $225K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development initiatives in DoD IT markets. Drive growth through client relationships, market assessments, and capture management, while collaborating wit...

Herndon, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career with a strategic role focused on new business development, leveraging strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and achieve aggressive revenue targets across diverse industr...

Valley Stream, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $200K *

Champion operational excellence by leading business unit strategies, enhancing performance management, and driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve enterprise goals and scalable solutions...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$245K - $275K *

Lead transformative power generation projects for hyperscale data centers. Drive business development, manage customer relationships, and oversee contract negotiations from inception to execution, ens...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$220K - $250K *

Transform administrative services by leading a diverse team across multiple locations, ensuring high-quality support and alignment with company objectives while driving continuous improvement and oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $235K *

Elevate Indo-Pacific defense strategy by driving engagement with military commands and allied nations. Lead business development efforts, ensuring Varda's capabilities align with regional security nee...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Architect a global BI strategy to transform enterprise data into trusted reporting solutions. Lead cross-functional teams, establish standards, and drive innovation in analytics to enhance decision-ma...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $307K *

Lead the charge in identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities through strategic planning, partnership management, and market analysis to drive growth and enhance market presence...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $307K *

Transform market growth strategies by leading initiatives, managing partnerships, and driving innovation. Oversee comprehensive market research and budget management to enhance business objectives and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$171K - $307K *

Unlock potential by driving market growth through strategic planning, partnership management, and innovative program execution. Lead a team to identify opportunities and optimize performance, ensuring...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving corporate recruitment efforts for North Carolina, identifying high-growth companies, and promoting the state as a prime business location through strategic marketing and co...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth initiatives within the Aerospace sector, fostering key relationships, and translating market insights into actionable business strategies that enhance reven...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $185K *

Redefine your career by driving strategic growth in the DoD and maritime sectors. Lead business development initiatives, manage pipelines, and collaborate with senior leadership to enhance Mission Ser...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $145K *

Shape the future of energy efficiency by leading complex client programs and strategic initiatives. Drive portfolio success through operational excellence, financial performance, and strong client rel...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.