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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$260K - $325K *

Lead a dynamic team of Account Executives to drive growth in mid-market accounts, fostering strategic sales cycles and delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries while mentoring for opti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $145K *

Empower strategic growth by leading fundraising, external affairs, and communications initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to enhance organizational visibility and impact while managing a high-per...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operations across a region, driving occupancy, and fostering a sales-oriented culture while ensuring exceptional resident satisfaction and community performan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic engagement initiatives with FAS leadership, managing donor relations and event logistics. Lead a team to enhance alumni connections and fundraising efforts, ensuring alignment with...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the growth of global 3PL Air and Ocean Freight services, driving business development and fostering client relationships while managing territories and budgets to exceed performance goals...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$154K - $278K *

Lead the charge in advancing customer engagements within Veterans Affairs, leveraging extensive experience and relationships to identify solutions that address critical challenges, while executing str...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $155K *

Elevate your career by leading client engagements and managing complex projects. Drive strategic communications, mentor teams, and navigate high-stakes situations in a dynamic, collaborative environme...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $112K *

Transform client relationships and drive business growth by managing a diverse portfolio, fostering new opportunities, and collaborating with teams to achieve strategic objectives in a dynamic environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower business growth by leading analytical functions across core areas. Define problems, drive insights, and influence decisions to enhance key metrics and outcomes. Collaborate with teams to deliv...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to strategic business decisions by owning the analytical function, defining metrics, and driving insights that enhance growth and operational efficiency across core business areas...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Support a dynamic team by driving analytical insights that inform key business decisions across growth, product, and operations. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define metrics and deliver imp...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving analytical excellence across core business areas. You'll define problems, extract insights, and influence key decisions to enhance growth, product, and operational strategie...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K *

Drive top-of-funnel efforts by qualifying prospects and booking demos for AEs, attending trade shows, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams to enhance lead generation and conversion strateg...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic engineering initiatives to align with business goals, ensuring portfolio success and stakeholder engagement while empowering teams to deliver high-quality outcomes in the renewable ener...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to strategic leadership in engineering management, aligning execution with business goals. Drive portfolio success, enhance client satisfaction, and empower teams to optimize performance in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to drive business growth by developing customer partnerships and managing relationships across diverse logistics solutions. Leverage your sales expertise to identify opportunities...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine business development by building a high-performing SDR team from scratch. Design outbound and inbound strategies, collaborate with marketing and sales, and establish metrics to drive pipelin...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform the sales landscape by building and leading a high-performing SDR team. Design innovative outbound and inbound strategies, define success metrics, and collaborate across departments to drive...

Palo Alto, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $238K *

Inspire growth by developing strategic customer relationships and driving sales initiatives in the Data Center segment. Leverage your expertise to enhance market share and revenue through effective ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the strategic direction of hotel asset performance, bridging owners and operations. Drive financial analysis, owner reporting, and budget processes while managing a team to enhance hotel value an...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of hotel performance by leading asset strategy and analytics. Collaborate with owners and operational teams to drive financial success, enhance value, and ensure effective reporting f...

Louisville, KYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a key driver in new client acquisition, building relationships with enterprise decision-makers, and managing complex deals in a collaborative team environment focused on affil...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Empower new client acquisition in Affiliate Marketing by driving proactive pipeline development, managing complex deals, and collaborating with internal teams to orchestrate successful pitches for ent...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by driving new client acquisition through collaboration and proactive prospecting. As a key player in our sales team, you'll manage complex deals and cultivate relationships, ens...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$220K - $250K *

Transform the consulting practice by leading teams, driving growth, and fostering client relationships. Collaborate with executives to establish clear goals and accountability while nurturing talent a...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.