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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of philanthropy by leading a dynamic team focused on prospect development, data management, and strategic analysis to enhance fundraising efforts across a complex healthcare system...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive exceptional resident experiences by overseeing operations in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and skilled nursing facilities. Lead a team focused on hospitality excellence, community engagem...

Michigan, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$125K - $150K *

Transform strategic initiatives by leading partnerships that drive growth and innovation. Collaborate across teams to enhance business objectives and foster relationships that unlock new opportunities...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by leading strategic market entry and partnerships. Drive revenue through hands-on prospecting and relationship building while mentoring a high-performing business development team to...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $160K *

Lead strategic retail partnerships to drive sales growth and market share. Collaborate cross-functionally to execute account strategies, enhance product distribution, and foster long-term relationship...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $225K *

Drive strategic business development initiatives in DoD IT markets, leveraging existing relationships and identifying new opportunities to enhance market penetration and capture expiring projects, whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$218K - $360K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic sales team to drive growth and achieve business objectives in the Advanced Diagnostics sector. Foster talent, implement strategies, and enhance market share in...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the management of the entire land life-cycle, from acquisition to development, ensuring efficient processes and high autonomy. Drive successful project outcomes while maximizing profitability and...

1 week ago

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

$75K - $100K *

Drive growth as a Sales Development Representative, generating leads and executing outbound campaigns. Collaborate with teams to enhance strategies and expand our North American customer base, making...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you drive lead generation and strategic outreach in a B2B SaaS environment, impacting company growth while mastering sales techniques across North America, incl...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving growth by prospecting new business opportunities, influencing strategic direction, and collaborating closely with production to deliver tailored solutions for diverse indust...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$210K - $240K *

Oversee strategic growth initiatives in clinical development, leveraging expertise to enhance operational delivery and client engagement. Drive innovative solutions and build strong partnerships to en...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing service strategies that drive growth, enhance client satisfaction, and optimize operational efficiency while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $230K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in client management for a large Life Sciences portfolio. Lead a diverse team, oversee significant P&L, and ensure client satisfaction while navigatin...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$215K - $233K *

Transform strategic visions into actionable business development initiatives. Leverage expertise to manage partnerships, evaluate opportunities, and drive competitive analysis, ensuring alignment with...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $219K *

Shape the future of small molecule analytical development by leading innovative strategies and guiding a talented team. Collaborate across functions to ensure regulatory readiness and successful comme...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Drive early-stage investments in Ontario tech companies, managing portfolios and guiding junior investors. Collaborate with founders and stakeholders to assess opportunities, negotiate deals, and supp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving revenue and market growth in cybersecurity. As a Senior Territory Manager, you'll lead the sales cycle, build strategic partnerships, and deliver AI-powered solutions to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform the Industrials vertical by driving business development, capturing new opportunities, and fostering customer relationships. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance proposal processes and...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $175K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic HR partner, aligning workforce insights with business objectives to enhance organizational performance, leadership capability, and talent readiness across a...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $295K *

Lead the development of innovative AI-enabled Amazon Commerce solutions, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable offerings that e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$180K - $210K *

Lead a dynamic team of strategists to shape impactful healthcare marketing strategies, guiding client engagements and fostering collaboration with creative teams to drive brand success and engagement...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $205K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth by developing new accounts and fostering relationships across diverse sectors, ensuring a seamless sales process through collaboration with cross-functional tea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise growth operations by providing strategic leadership and optimizing processes. Collaborate with executives to drive performance, enhance decision-making, and lead a high-performing...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of business development by leading strategic initiatives, fostering client relationships, and driving growth across North and South America in the technology sector. Collaborate w...

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.