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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$170K - $200K *

Champion the M&A sales process by managing relationships with investment bankers, overseeing deal progression, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to drive successful acquisitions and enh...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $350K *

Join a team that's redefining asset-backed finance by leveraging your expertise in private credit and capital markets. Build strategic partnerships, drive new business, and contribute to innovative so...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Transform business development strategies across diverse Finance practices, driving high-value opportunities and enhancing client relationships. Collaborate with senior staff to implement impactful ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving client acquisition and strategic partnerships, enhancing assets under management through relationship-building with high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $140K *

Elevate business growth by managing strategic prospecting and pitch efforts. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities, build relationships, and drive proactive outreach strategies tha...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at our community by driving sales and marketing initiatives. Collaborate with local influencers to generate referrals and enhance brand visibility, while managing a comprehensive b...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Help us drive strategic growth by leading business development initiatives, integrating market insights, and fostering partnerships in the medical device sector. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Grow your career with a hands-on leadership role driving hospice and VNA growth. Lead strategic planning, strengthen referral relationships, and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality...

5 days ago

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

$105K - $115K *

Manage and elevate client programs by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Serve as the primary contact, driving best-in-class service and optimizing...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Engage in driving new customer acquisition and revenue growth by identifying and closing business opportunities. Build trusted relationships and act as a strategic advisor to clients, leveraging techn...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $315K *

Join us to drive innovative technology solutions for the U.S. Navy, identifying operational gaps and leveraging advanced unmanned systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance capabilities and exe...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive growth in enterprise accounts, owning the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with a dynamic team to convert leads into revenue while leveraging market insights...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role driving full-cycle sales in the nonprofit sector. Build relationships, identify opportunities, and close enterprise-level deals while collaborating with leadership...

United StatesRemote

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

$72K - $90K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic partnerships in commercial real estate. You'll develop territory strategies, engage key stakeholders, and manage high-volume deals to support growth across key ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development initiatives, driving revenue growth, and fostering key partnerships. Oversee a dynamic team while leveraging market insights to enhance compe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $140K *

Drive strategic growth by building client relationships and developing innovative business strategies to enhance organizational success and market presence across diverse sectors...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving strategic growth through strong client relationships and innovative business strategies, enhancing market presence, and aligning opportunities with client goals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative outreach strategies as a Senior Business Development Representative, engaging leads and nurturing relationships to accelerate the sales pipeline. Collaborate with a dynamic team while...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $150K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership in senior living, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and a vibrant community culture while fostering collaboration and compassio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$130K - $156K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence and community engagement, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while fostering a vibrant culture for residents and staff alike in a senior l...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K *

Drive operational excellence and community engagement as you lead strategic initiatives, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while fostering a vibrant culture for residents and staf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K *

Transform community living by providing strategic leadership and operational excellence, ensuring exceptional service and financial performance while fostering a vibrant culture for residents and staf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K *

Unlock potential by leading sales strategies and forging key client relationships. As a pivotal member of our dynamic team, you'll drive growth with Fortune 1000 companies in the Bay Area, utilizing y...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Help us drive growth in late-phase clinical trials by building client relationships, identifying business opportunities, and securing projects across the Eastern US. Leverage strategic sales to positi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$193K - $284K *

Drive global business growth by forging strategic partnerships and executing innovative development strategies in the digital entertainment sector, focusing on IP collaborations and distribution platf...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.

  • Where can I find Senior Director, Business Development jobs?question toggle

    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.

  • How can I stand out when applying for a Senior Director of Business Development role?question toggle

    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.