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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$180K - $203K *

Transform business development strategies for our Technology, Communications, Privacy & Security and Healthcare Practice Groups. Lead initiatives, collaborate with teams, and drive client relationship...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$179K - $207K *

Lead strategic business development initiatives for key practice groups, collaborating with partners and teams to enhance client relationships and drive growth. Utilize analytical skills to develop ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$201K - $223K *

Elevate business development strategies for key practice groups, serving as a strategic advisor. Lead initiatives, collaborate with teams, and drive client engagement to enhance growth opportunities a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by executing impactful business development strategies while fostering vital relationships in the healthcare sector to enhance service delivery and market presence...

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

$125K - $200K *

Take ownership of key client relationships and drive business growth through consultative sales strategies, tailored solutions, and proactive market insights while ensuring customer satisfaction and c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform client engagement by driving growth in untapped markets, shaping impactful solutions, and delivering measurable results. Collaborate with diverse teams to connect client needs with innovativ...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Lead strategic initiatives and cultivate executive relationships to drive growth and client success. This role blends leadership, strategy, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment, position...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Champion strategic initiatives and nurture executive relationships to drive growth. Lead tailored solutions and engage with C-suite decision-makers, ensuring alignment with client goals in a fast-pace...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Elevate client engagement by leading strategic initiatives and nurturing relationships. Drive growth through tailored solutions, industry insights, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to pos...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Elevate client engagement by driving strategic initiatives and nurturing relationships. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring alignment with client goals while adapting t...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving growth through strategic client relationships and innovative proposals. Mentor teams, enhance efficiencies, and ensure alignment with industry standards while achieving ambi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your established CRE network to drive business growth. Engage with top property groups, navigate complex sales cycles, and close multi-site partnerships across key U.S...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$237K - $250K *

Partner with us to drive strategic business development, collaborating with senior leaders to identify and secure partnerships that align with our mission and support growth in a dynamic biotech envir...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$237K - $250K *

Accelerate business development by identifying new partnerships and opportunities, collaborating across teams, and driving corporate strategy. Ideal for a dynamic leader in the biotech field eager to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing project development teams, driving solar and energy storage initiatives from concept to execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure project s...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Champion innovative healthcare solutions by leading strategic growth initiatives, fostering collaboration, and driving market differentiation. Leverage emerging trends and technologies to enhance clie...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock growth opportunities by driving new client acquisition in the life sciences sector. You'll manage the sales process from qualified leads to partnerships while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$230K - $270K *

Drive strategic business development initiatives, manage performance metrics, and oversee pipeline governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance proposal quality and optimize budget m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development initiatives that connect biopharmaceutical executives with tailored commercial solutions. Drive growth through relationship-building and inno...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in business development for critical care hospitals, overseeing a team to build relationships with healthcare professionals, streamline admissions, and enhance patient care through str...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Lead business development initiatives to drive growth in the LA studio, collaborating with leadership to shape strategies, manage client relationships, and enhance market visibility across the West Co...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving business growth through strategic planning, client engagement, and market research. Collaborate with leadership to shape the future of our LA studio while managing proposal...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $165K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive revenue growth in Higher Education products. Shape strategic sales processes, enhance team performance, and leverage market insights to achieve ambitious targets while fos...

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

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of higher education by leading a dynamic team to develop new revenue streams while driving growth through strategic sales management and market expertise. Cultivate relationships, enh...

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

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.