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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$98K - $183K *

Engage senior-level stakeholders and drive complex sales growth by developing data-driven solutions and strategic account plans, ensuring customer objectives are met and revenue is increased across Co...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$112K - $143K *

Join us to drive growth by identifying and securing new B2B payment opportunities. Leverage your consultative sales skills to manage the full sales cycle, build client relationships, and optimize our...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$158K - $199K *

Join a dynamic team to lead, coach, and develop sales associates, driving revenue growth through strategic execution and talent retention. Foster C-level relationships and enhance team success in a co...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $260K *

Drive new business initiatives and lead a high-performing team to exceed sales targets. Develop innovative strategies, coach your team, and create a culture of success in a fast-paced, remote environm...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive program success by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing reporting, and optimizing engagement strategies for a global enterprise account, ensuring alignment with client goals and employe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Accelerate growth in telehealth by leading strategic partnerships and business development. Drive revenue through innovative solutions, executive relationships, and a deep understanding of the healthc...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive telehealth sales and strategic partnerships, identifying opportunities and building relationships across the healthcare ecosystem. Own the commercial process from prospect...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $264K *

Shape the future of design systems and operations by leading a dynamic team to enhance digital experiences. Drive innovation, establish standards, and integrate AI practices to elevate design quality...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $344K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic customer engagement and analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance targeting strategies and improve decision-making, ultimatel...

East Hanover, NJRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$109K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive sales growth by managing and expanding relationships with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) in the veterinary sector, ensuring effective collaboration and strategi...

Loveland, CORemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $225K *

Champion enterprise transformation by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring governance and execution quality across value-streams. Collaborate with leaders to drive measurable outcomes and bu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K *

Drive revenue growth by managing Mid Market accounts in the construction sector. Collaborate with sales teams to navigate the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing, while building strong relat...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

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

$311K - $428K *

Champion innovation in large medical device accounts by leveraging your expertise in big data and cloud technologies. Drive strategic sales, exceed targets, and foster strong relationships with key de...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Transform the sales landscape by owning the full cycle for SaaS solutions, building relationships with key stakeholders in K-12 districts, and driving impactful technology adoption to enhance student...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence at a leading healthcare organization by leading funded medical accounts receivable. Build a high-performing collections team, enhance cash flow, and ensure compliance whil...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of global quoting processes by owning the end-to-end CPQ workflow. Drive innovation and efficiency through Salesforce integrations, leading implementation projects while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth in the Life Sciences sector by leading sales teams, strategizing market approaches, and fostering strong client relationships to achieve ambitious sales goals and drive overall busin...

Michigan, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $300K *

Drive growth by owning inbound leads from qualification to close, leveraging your technical expertise to convert product-qualified opportunities into successful sales. Join a dynamic team and make a s...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance member engagement through strategic initiatives, events, and relationship-building. Drive value for members while fostering collaboration across departments in a fast-pa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead and scale our enterprise customer success function, ensuring complex customers achieve rapid value and long-term success through effective onboarding, relationship building, and team mentorship i...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K *

Transform the sales landscape by leading a high-performing team, driving revenue growth, and fostering partnerships in the medical device sector. Shape strategies that enhance customer engagement and...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K *

Grow your career with a strategic role focused on developing long-term partnerships with key industrial customers, enhancing relationships across multiple service lines, and driving revenue growth thr...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leveraging your expertise to drive sales success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, engage customers, and enhance prod...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$152K - $197K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in community banking. As a strategic leader, you'll enhance client relationships, shape payment strategies, and deliver measurable growth across the Mid South reg...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a dynamic sales role focused on the full customer journey, from prospecting to closing, in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment. Maximize your impact and earnings while buildi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.