Director, Strategic Sales Jobs

Explore Director, Strategic Sales jobs for experienced sales leaders ready to shape revenue strategy and build lasting customer relationships. These senior roles often focus on enterprise accounts, complex deal cycles, strategic partnerships, and high-value growth opportunities. Find vetted professional openings paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Director of Strategic Sales Do?

A Director of Strategic Sales leads teams and initiatives that drive revenue from key accounts, target markets, and major partnerships. Responsibilities may include setting sales plans, developing account strategies, forecasting performance, negotiating complex contracts, and working across marketing, product, finance, and customer success.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a strong record of sales leadership and quota attainment, along with experience managing enterprise accounts and long sales cycles. Useful strengths include strategic planning, executive communication, negotiation, pipeline management, data-driven forecasting, and the ability to coach high-performing teams. Requirements vary by company and industry; some roles prefer a bachelor’s degree or relevant sector expertise.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Strategic sales directors work across industries such as technology, healthcare, financial services, consulting, and business services. Depending on the organization, the role may emphasize new-market growth, named accounts, channel partnerships, or expansion of existing customers. Related titles include Director of Enterprise Sales, Strategic Account Director, and Director of Business Development.

Find Director, Strategic Sales Jobs on Ladders

Browse Director, Strategic Sales openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, industries, and leadership scope to identify roles that align with your experience and career goals.

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$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by leading market growth strategies, driving revenue, and building high-performing sales teams. Leverage market insights and analytics to identify opportunities and execute acti...

Cleveland, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and managing a team to enhance Care Operations. Transform high-level strategies into scalable systems that improve care delivery and patie...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion scalable deal operations by leading the Global Deal Desk, optimizing complex agreements across sales, finance, and legal. Drive AI integration to enhance workflows and ensure compliance while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Innovate and lead client engagements, driving strategic insights and integrated solutions in a fast-paced healthcare environment while mentoring cross-functional teams towards operational excellence a...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer success through expert guidance in Privilege Access Management. Leverage your technical skills to support enterprise clients, ensuring seamless deplo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $185K *

Lead the charge in driving growth for major enterprise accounts by aligning customer priorities with Lumen's diverse portfolio, ensuring strategic execution from acquisition to expansion while advisin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$102K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing sales performance through strategic process development, technology alignment, and targeted training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive effecti...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive market growth in Canada by leading sales and account management efforts. Collaborate with anchor customers to establish success stories and shape product offerings, while building a Canadian tea...

Ottawa, ONRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Engage with a talented team to drive growth and innovation in pharma sales. Own the sales cycle from strategic prospecting to closing high-impact deals, while developing key relationships that enhance...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $195K *

Transform enterprise sales and modernization for retirement technology. Lead a team of Sales Engineers, engaging with diverse stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions and drive impactful customer ex...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate growth by leveraging your extensive network to drive new business opportunities. Own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, while shaping strategies that influence company success and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $344K *

Champion the evolution of field intelligence capabilities, driving strategic governance and analytics integration to enhance decision-making and execution support across the organization, ensuring ali...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$203K - $304K *

Champion innovative operational strategies in clinical research, driving excellence in bid defense meetings and proposal development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance study execution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $371K *

Drive go-to-market strategy for SMB and Mid-Market segments, leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance customer engagement, positioning, and revenue growth, while establishing best practices for...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $173K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to enhance financial forecasting and reporting processes. Leverage your analytical skills to improve business intelligence systems and drive key performance i...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive sales growth and market expansion by leading a national team, optimizing strategies, and fostering customer relationships in the emergency lighting sector. Collaborate cross-functionally to achi...

Tennessee, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in expanding into new healthcare verticals by developing and executing go-to-market strategies, managing partnerships, and driving campaign performance. Collaborate with cross-function...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $344K *

Lead the charge in advancing enterprise field intelligence strategies, ensuring a unified approach to customer engagement and decision support across multiple therapeutic areas, while driving actionab...

East Hanover, NJRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Transform the landscape of programmatic media sales by driving new business with mid-sized agencies. Leverage first-party data solutions to enhance marketing strategies and build lasting relationships...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by driving strategic partnerships in healthcare. Leverage your extensive relationships within benefits consulting to influence and expand business opportunities while collaborati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving sales and expanding market reach through exceptional account management and prospecting in the public sector. Leverage your telecommunication expertise to achieve revenue ta...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $208K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy, ensuring performance and scalability across multiple facilities while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous impr...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $300K *

Accelerate sales growth in the Pacific Northwest by leading a dynamic team in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Drive accountability, enhance pipeline management, and foster a high-performance culture th...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $248K *

Drive growth by optimizing revenue operations, leading a high-impact team, and ensuring operational excellence across sales, marketing, and customer success, while leveraging advanced systems and data...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Drive revenue growth and market expansion by leading a regional sales team focused on delivering advanced technology solutions to service providers. Foster talent development and build strategic custo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

    A Director of Strategic Sales develops and leads plans to grow revenue from high-value accounts, target markets, and partnerships. The role may include managing sales teams, setting forecasts, negotiating major deals, and coordinating with other departments.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director, Strategic Sales jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for substantial sales experience, a record of meeting revenue goals, and leadership ability. Enterprise sales, strategic account management, negotiation, forecasting, and industry knowledge are often valuable; specific education and experience requirements vary.

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

    Compensation varies by employer, industry, location, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and individual listings provide details about the compensation offered.

  • Which industries hire Directors of Strategic Sales?question toggle

    These leaders are hired across technology, healthcare, financial services, consulting, business services, and many other sectors where organizations pursue complex sales and strategic customer relationships.

  • What roles can lead to a Director of Strategic Sales position?question toggle

    Common paths include enterprise account executive, strategic account manager, regional sales leader, sales director, and business development leader. Experience delivering results and guiding teams can help prepare candidates for the role.