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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$177K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at our strategic account by fostering deep relationships, driving collaboration with an account team, and enhancing value through innovative solutions with one of the largest compa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$144K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth by managing key accounts and building strong customer relationships. Your expertise will enhance satisfaction and strengthen market position while identifying...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth by managing key accounts and building strong customer relationships. Leverage your expertise to identify new business opportunities and deliver tailored solut...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving revenue growth through strategic account management and customer relationship building. Leverage your expertise to identify new business opportunities and deliver tailored s...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $195K *

Transform strategic vision into actionable frameworks that drive client success. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions, mentor teams, and enhance client relationships, ensurin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $195K *

Lead strategic initiatives to drive client success and business growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop innovative frameworks and solutions, mentor teams, and ensure excellence in strategy e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to customer success, managing accounts to ensure satisfaction and loyalty. You will proactively identify growth opportunities, build relations, and collaborate with cross...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to manage a diverse portfolio of complex surety accounts. Leverage your expertise in underwriting and client relations to anticipate needs and deliver proactive solutions, ensuring excep...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K *

Lead the charge in innovative media strategies, guiding teams to leverage OOH opportunities while ensuring client satisfaction and profitability through strategic insights and collaboration...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Transform business operations by optimizing processes and systems, enhancing collaboration across services, and driving profitable growth. Partner with leaders to streamline operations, improve metric...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$260K - $340K *

Drive enterprise growth by managing strategic accounts, leading complex sales cycles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and achieve high-impact results...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading business development efforts in the public sector. Cultivate client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance the firm's p...

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the public sector by cultivating client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. This leadership role shapes market strategies and strengthens the...

5 days ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Drive revenue growth by expanding machinery moving and logistics services, cultivating client relationships, managing sales processes, and leading efforts to secure repeat business in San Diego County...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $215K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of creative operations, leading a dynamic team to enhance digital media campaigns. Drive efficiency, foster collaboration, and optimize workflows to meet evolving...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence and financial oversight in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, enhance efficiency, and ensure timely delivery of high-qua...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $215K *

Lead the charge in Creator Activation, driving excellence and innovation across multiple client portfolios. Manage teams, ensure quality execution, and align strategies with client objectives to foste...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$92K - $138K *

Transform client relationships by leveraging your IT sales expertise to drive growth. Collaborate with teams to tailor solutions, engage C-level executives, and deliver impactful presentations that ad...

Norcross, GARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $231K *

Partner with us to lead strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance and member outcomes in the Florida Medicaid health plan, driving alignment across teams and ensuring effective execut...

Florida, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic Pre-Sales team across North America. Drive customer engagement and value while collaborating with Sales and Product teams to enhance our market presence and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $235K *

Lead North America strategic engagement with FAA and NAV CANADA, driving growth through executive relationships and operational initiatives. Shape multi-year adoption roadmaps for space-based surveill...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by driving business development in clinical research and medical imaging. Build strategic client relationships, identify new opportunities, and contribute to innovative healthcare...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $160K *

Unlock potential by overseeing performance and strategy for multiple client accounts, customizing processes to meet unique needs, and leading teams to drive results through expert communication and in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $160K *

Oversee and optimize performance media campaigns, ensuring client satisfaction and effective execution. Lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and innovate solutions tailored to client needs while d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K *

Oversee a dynamic team to execute media strategies, optimize campaigns, and ensure resource alignment with business goals, driving performance and compliance across various advertising channels...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.