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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$100K - $160K *

Lead the charge in driving business development initiatives across the Northeast, fostering client relationships and collaborating with teams to enhance revenue growth in our forensics practice while...

3 weeks ago

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

$103K - $135K *

Drive strategic business development initiatives by coordinating efforts across teams, enhancing campaign execution, and ensuring effective client engagement. Play a key role in maintaining opportunit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to cultivating high-level donor relationships and executing impactful fundraising strategies. Drive engagement through innovative events and personalized outreach to enhan...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and build long-term accounts, all while...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth by developing and closing complex cybersecurity opportunities. Build relationships with executive stakeholders while leveraging a diverse partner ecosystem to solve security cha...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting. Collaborate with executive leaders to close complex deals and leverage a diverse partner ecosystem, all while achieving sig...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by driving strategic cybersecurity solutions across enterprise accounts. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and achieve significant...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting by building executive relationships and closing complex deals. Leverage a diverse partner ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions while achieving sig...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth by managing complex cybersecurity accounts, building executive relationships, and leveraging a diverse partner ecosystem to achieve significant revenue targets and enhance clien...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic business development initiatives, enhancing campaign execution, and ensuring seamless coordination across teams to optimize client engagement and opportunity manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $135K *

Champion strategic business development initiatives, enhancing campaign execution and client engagement. Collaborate across teams to drive opportunity momentum and maintain pipeline integrity, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving strategic business development initiatives, enhancing campaign execution, and fostering client engagement. Leverage your expertise to support account growth and ensure seaml...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $135K *

Elevate business development efforts by providing strategic support, enhancing campaign execution, and ensuring seamless coordination across teams to drive growth and opportunity management effectivel...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the Professional Information Business by leading a high-performing sales development team. Leverage your coaching skills and analytics to foster a results-oriented...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$243K - $310K *

Transform advanced concepts into actionable strategies for government missions, leading business development efforts from initial engagement to contract closure. Collaborate with executives and techni...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$243K - $310K *

Unlock new opportunities in national security by leading advanced concept pursuits. Drive strategy, capture, and customer engagement to adapt commercial capabilities for government missions, ensuring...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive business growth in pharma and biotech. You'll manage the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while shaping processes and collaborating closely with leadership...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$212K - $274K *

Transform the GTM planning landscape by integrating strategy, forecasting, and performance management across diverse growth channels, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational priorities...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Help us shape the future of executive support by partnering with senior leaders to enhance productivity, streamline operations, and foster a collaborative office culture. Your expertise will be pivota...

Yesterday

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

$174K - $261K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic sales team to drive new business, mentor talent, and navigate complex sales cycles, ensuring Workday's innovative solutions are positioned as the top choice in th...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$174K - $261K *

Drive new business growth by leading and mentoring a dynamic sales team. Leverage your extensive experience in cloud solutions to navigate complex sales cycles and position innovative offerings as the...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $309K *

Engage in strategic business development within pharmaceutical accounts, driving growth and innovation through tailored solutions and collaborative partnerships. Leverage technology and insights to en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$111K - $309K *

Transform business development in the pharmaceutical sector by driving growth, expanding client relationships, and creating innovative solutions that address evolving challenges through technology and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of client services by leading a dynamic team to deliver exceptional relocation solutions, ensuring compliance and fostering strong relationships with corporate and government clients...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.