Vice President of Business Development Jobs

Explore Vice President of Business Development opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. These senior leaders shape growth strategy, build high-value relationships, and identify new markets and revenue opportunities. Browse executive roles across industries and find positions aligned with your experience and career goals.

What Does a Vice President of Business Development Do?

A VP of Business Development develops and leads strategies that expand an organization’s reach and revenue. Responsibilities may include identifying target markets, evaluating partnerships and acquisitions, managing strategic accounts, negotiating agreements, and collaborating with sales, marketing, product, finance, and executive teams. The role often includes setting growth targets, tracking performance, and presenting opportunities and results to senior leadership.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or corporate strategy, along with a record of delivering measurable growth. Useful strengths include executive communication, negotiation, market analysis, financial and commercial acumen, relationship management, and team leadership. Requirements vary by employer and sector; some roles prefer an advanced degree or specialized industry expertise.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Vice Presidents of Business Development work across technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, professional services, and other sectors. Depending on the organization, the position may focus on enterprise sales, channel partnerships, strategic alliances, market entry, or mergers and acquisitions. Search current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation details.

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$175K - $210K *

Lead global field operations, driving strategy and execution across sales, technical services, and partner functions. Collaborate with senior leadership to optimize pipeline management, forecasting, a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $96K *

Transform regional marketing strategies by leading a diverse team to drive sales growth. Oversee budgets, track ROI, and collaborate with leadership to optimize marketing efforts across multiple regio...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth through innovative marketing strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance demand generation and optimize performance, ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $145K *

Strategize and drive new business development through direct sales and partnerships, leveraging customer insights to inform product evolution. Own the entire sales process and collaborate cross-functi...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $225K *

Manage the valuation process for private equity investments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with investment teams and external providers while leading initiatives to enhance valuation p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $227K *

Drive impactful change as you lead cross-functional teams in managing National Security Operations programs. Leverage your expertise in government contracting and project management to ensure successf...

Annapolis, MDRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $155K *

Partner with us to drive strategic marketing initiatives and secure new business opportunities. Leverage your expertise to enhance agency relationships, achieve sales targets, and conduct market analy...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$350K - $410K *

Transform your career by leading a high-impact sales team focused on enterprise SaaS. Drive revenue growth through effective mentorship, strategy execution, and building scalable processes while foste...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $105K *

Drive customer success by managing accounts, achieving sales targets, and implementing RQI Portfolio solutions to enhance hospital systems, ensuring engagement and retention through meaningful relatio...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $250K *

Take ownership of sales success by developing strategic approaches, cultivating relationships, and effectively communicating tailored solutions to clients, while collaborating across teams to drive bu...

Arkansas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and support power market strategies, utility engagements, and commercial transactions. Collaborate across teams to drive energy procurement initiatives and monitor regulatory developments impa...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $140K *

Join a high-performing team to drive client success and account growth by managing Regional Account Managers and Client Success Managers, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence across...

Charlotte, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $200K *

Champion strategic sales initiatives to maximize global key accounts in Bioanalytical Labs. Drive growth through relationship-building, account management, and collaboration with cross-functional team...

Virginia, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform lender relationships by managing program performance, onboarding, and communication. Collaborate with leadership to identify trends and opportunities, ensuring clarity and efficiency in fina...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $102K *

Engage in a dynamic role driving client acquisition in the Home-Based Care sector. You'll build a robust pipeline, execute sales strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance client experi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$158K - $248K *

Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing customer operations by enhancing support and service delivery. Drive team performance, improve workflows, and leverage AI to elevate customer experience and satisfaction...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $145K *

Lead transformative IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate across departments to translate business needs into actionable plans while mana...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving sales and market growth for key Northeast accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer relationships and achieve profitability objectives while mana...

Newton, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming software sales by driving technical solutions and creative outreach. Lead the full sales cycle and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver unique insights and busines...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving growth and building strategic partnerships in the financial sector. Leverage your B2B enterprise sales expertise to develop market strategies and own revenue targets while f...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Transform cloud operations by leading a team to ensure performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across multi-cloud environments, while driving incident management and fostering collaboration with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $170K *

Elevate the future of social technology by defining product vision and strategy. Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions, enhance workflows, and influence key stakeholders in a dynam...

Maryland, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$127K - $172K *

Elevate health outcomes by managing membership operations and compliance. Lead strategic initiatives, streamline processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the national organ donation and...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $132K *

Join a team that's transforming service operations for utility-scale energy storage systems. Oversee inventory, warranty processes, and warehouse logistics to ensure customer satisfaction and operatio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Vice President of Business Development do?question toggle

    A VP of Business Development leads initiatives to grow revenue and expand a company’s market presence. The role may involve strategic partnerships, new market development, major client relationships, deal negotiations, and coordination with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for VP of Business Development jobs?question toggle

    Requirements differ by employer, but postings often seek senior experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or strategy, plus a demonstrated record of growth and strong leadership, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

  • What industries hire Vice Presidents of Business Development?question toggle

    Employers hire for these roles across many sectors, including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and professional services. Responsibilities depend on the company’s products, markets, and growth strategy.

  • How much do Vice President of Business Development jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on industry, company size, location, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its specific salary information and compensation details.