Director, Strategic Accounts Jobs

Explore Director, Strategic Accounts opportunities for experienced leaders who build lasting customer partnerships and grow revenue from high-value accounts. These roles combine relationship management, commercial strategy, and team leadership to help organizations deliver value to their most important clients. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Strategic Accounts Do?

A Director of Strategic Accounts develops and oversees plans for an organization’s largest or most influential customers. Responsibilities commonly include setting account strategy, strengthening executive relationships, identifying opportunities to expand business, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring solutions align with client goals. Directors may also lead account managers, monitor performance, negotiate agreements, and forecast revenue.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for a record of growing complex accounts, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Strategic thinking, financial and pipeline analysis, customer success expertise, and experience leading teams can also be important. Requirements vary by industry and company, and some roles favor backgrounds in enterprise sales, business development, or client services.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Director, Strategic Accounts positions are available across sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, consulting, and business services. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on enterprise customers, national accounts, channel partners, or a specific market. It can offer a path to senior commercial leadership, including vice president of strategic accounts, sales leadership, or customer growth roles.

Find Director, Strategic Accounts Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Director, Strategic Accounts openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by industry, location, and responsibilities to find a role that fits your leadership experience and career goals. Review each listing for compensation details, qualifications, and the scope of its customer portfolio.

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$130K - $158K *

Engage with a dynamic Federal sales team to drive revenue growth, coach sales reps, and enhance client relationships. Lead strategic initiatives in the Federal vertical, leveraging your expertise to c...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $196K *

Elevate healthcare delivery by leading strategic partnerships and optimizing operations within Oncology service lines. Drive performance through exceptional customer engagement and collaboration acros...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $302K *

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Manage schedules, financials, and stakeholder relationships while addressing risks and ensuring client satisfaction a...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $135K *

Drive client success by managing a diverse portfolio, enhancing relationships, and implementing strategies for retention and growth. Utilize analytical insights to navigate complex client needs and fo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $205K *

Drive revenue growth by managing a territory, targeting market opportunities, and building strategic relationships. Utilize a customer-first approach to enhance satisfaction and foster long-term partn...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $170K *

Unlock growth in pet health insurance by leading strategic partnerships and enterprise sales. Collaborate with internal teams and partners to drive revenue, optimize contracts, and enhance integration...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the Enterprise Americas team to drive new-logo bookings and build a repeatable sales engine. Coach reps on multi-threaded deals and foster a strong outbound culture as the team scales. Shape ente...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic growth and operational excellence across Employee Benefits and Property & Casualty practices. Drive brand visibility, client engagement, and a high-performance...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Empower customer success through strategic account management and relationship building. Collaborate closely with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention, while driving revenue and addressing uni...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Help us transform finance functions into strategic drivers for growth. You will provide expert accounting and financial support to clients, enhancing their finance operations during buy-side and sell...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise data architecture by establishing standards and a unified data catalog. Collaborate across teams to define metrics and ensure data governance, driving alignment and clarity in a ha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $302K *

Explore a leadership role driving growth and strategy in government health consulting. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery, manage vendor relationships, and support talent development w...

Washington, DCRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving impactful sales in the K-12 education sector. Engage with district leaders, manage complex sales cycles, and foster partnerships to enhance outcomes for English learners wh...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

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

$140K - $253K *

Drive customer success by leveraging cloud expertise to enhance adoption of modern applications and AI technologies, ensuring optimal performance and business outcomes through strategic advisory and t...

Cambridge, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $264K *

Drive new business growth by engaging Lower Mid-Market organizations, building strong partner relationships, and converting opportunities into customers in a dynamic sales environment...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $110K *

Champion customer success by managing installations, training, and compliance. Collaborate with Territory Managers to drive sales growth and identify new opportunities while ensuring exceptional suppo...

Neenah, WIRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic team as a results-driven Account Executive, where you'll convert qualified leads into long-term customers, manage the full sales cycle, and build strong relationships with key decisio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by driving new-logo acquisition in a dynamic B2B SaaS environment. Own the full sales cycle, from outreach to closing, while collaborating with leadership to refine processes and...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion customer relationships and drive sales strategies to enhance loyalty and achieve targets. Collaborate with teams to execute action plans, manage distributor salesforces, and ensure excellence...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of key Mid-Market accounts, driving sales success through strategic planning, relationship building, and effective execution of sales cycles. Collaborate with partners to enhance revenu...

Detroit, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives in the Silicon Valley Mid-Enterprise territory, deepening customer relationships and driving multi-product adoption through effective engagement and negotiation with s...

Seattle, WARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $220K *

Lead the charge in expanding relationships within Mid-Enterprise accounts, driving strategic growth and multi-product adoption in a dynamic field sales environment. Engage with senior decision-makers...

Denver, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at driving sales engagements within assigned regional accounts. Build executive relationships, generate a robust pipeline, and implement strategic territory plans to achieve sales...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive sales success by engaging with Regional Accounts, creating strategic plans, and building executive relationships to achieve quarterly goals and expand market presence in network security solutio...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Strategic Accounts do?question toggle

    A Director of Strategic Accounts sets strategies for important customers, develops executive relationships, identifies account growth opportunities, and coordinates teams to deliver on client needs. The role may also include leading account staff, managing forecasts, and negotiating contracts.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Strategic Accounts jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek substantial experience managing or growing complex customer accounts, strong communication and negotiation abilities, and a record of working with senior stakeholders. Leadership experience and industry-specific knowledge may also be required.

  • How much do Director, Strategic Accounts jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, industry, location, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary ranges and compensation details.

  • What is the difference between strategic account management and sales?question toggle

    Strategic account management typically focuses on the long-term growth and retention of high-value customers, while sales can include finding and closing new business. Director-level roles may involve both, depending on the organization.

  • Where can I find Director, Strategic Accounts jobs?question toggle

    You can explore vetted Director, Strategic Accounts opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Use listing details to compare industries, locations, responsibilities, and compensation.