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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$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive business growth in the Michigan water market, leveraging your expertise and relationships to enhance client engagement and strengthen our market position while fostering a high-perfor...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through strategic business development. Lead a dynamic team, foster relationships with healthcare professionals, and drive admissions efforts to...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion site selection and strategy for data centers, evaluating land opportunities and feasibility while developing entitlement and power strategies to meet evolving user requirements across multipl...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead site selection and strategy for data center development, evaluating land opportunities and feasibility. Develop entitlement and power strategies while managing project timelines and budgets acros...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of data center development by leading site selection, evaluating feasibility, and coordinating power strategies. Drive entitlement processes and maintain project schedules while adapt...

2 days ago

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

$148K - $175K *

Drive project excellence by overseeing setup, execution, and completion of mission-critical developments. Collaborate with leadership to refine best practices while managing costs, schedules, and clie...

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

$148K - $178K *

Drive business growth by leading sales, marketing, and customer engagement efforts. Collaborate with diverse partners to develop innovative solutions and expand service offerings while managing a dedi...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform client relationships by leading strategic education partnerships, ensuring client success and retention while mentoring account management teams to deliver integrated digital marketing solut...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer strategic business development initiatives to enhance client relationships and drive revenue growth in the healthcare consulting sector through networking and collaboration with industry influ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$168K - $252K *

Help us shape and execute a transformative inorganic growth strategy, driving acquisitions and partnerships while collaborating with senior leadership to enhance our market presence and accelerate bus...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $252K *

Advance Klaviyo's growth strategy by leading acquisitions and partnerships. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive high-impact initiatives, leveraging strategic judgment and financial expertise t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $288K *

Champion business development strategies for data center solutions, focusing on AI accelerators and custom silicon. Engage with strategic accounts to drive opportunities from inception to revenue, fos...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $264K *

Champion transformative fundraising initiatives at a leading cancer center. Drive strategic vision, manage a dedicated team, and cultivate high-profile partnerships to maximize philanthropic impact an...

1 week ago

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

$102K - $147K *

Drive new business opportunities by cultivating relationships with C-level executives. Own the full sales cycle for Large Enterprise clients, ensuring value delivery and exceeding sales targets while...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $147K *

Join our dynamic Business Development team to drive new client acquisition, cultivate relationships with C-level executives, and manage the full sales cycle for Large Enterprise organizations, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform the medical device landscape by driving strategic business development in 3D printing solutions. Leverage your expertise to foster relationships and navigate a complex healthcare ecosystem t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic growth by leading business development and sales operations, optimizing RFP processes, and enhancing performance metrics. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment and improve outco...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of program management and delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and effective team leadership. Drive strategic initiatives, manage risks, and foster strong client relationships while m...

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1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic initiatives and M&A efforts to drive global growth, collaborating with executive leadership to optimize brand portfolios and assess new partnerships, ensuring impactful business outcome...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $150K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role driving market expansion and lead generation. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to build awareness, develop prospects, and execute strategies that enhance...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead market expansion and operations, building high-performing teams and driving growth through strategic partnerships and compliance with global standards...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in payments by acquiring new clients and expanding revenue. Leverage your expertise in digital assets and blockchain to shape solutions for fintechs and financial...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by driving business development in high-performance connectivity. Engage with military and commercial markets, negotiate strategic partnerships, and enhance brand reputation thr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Optimize property performance by leading multi-site operations, enhancing resident relations, managing budgets, and driving revenue growth. Collaborate with teams to ensure high occupancy and complian...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving growth through integrated sales and marketing. You'll manage the entire sales process while executing innovative marketing strategies to elevate brand presence and attract c...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.