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 *

Champion the growth of technology sales in the Western territory by leading a team of account managers and applications engineers. Drive results through strategic market insights, channel partnerships...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $230K *

Pioneer a high-performing sales team, driving revenue growth through strategic leadership and client engagement. Shape the future of our corporate sales efforts by optimizing processes and fostering c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Deliver strategic enterprise sales initiatives by driving new business, nurturing key client relationships, and leveraging technical resources to capture major accounts across North America and expand...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$385K - $400K *

Transform regional sales performance by leading a high-impact team, driving strategic growth, and utilizing best practices to meet ambitious quotas within a dynamic environment. Foster relationships a...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $261K *

Empower enterprise transformation by leading a specialized sales team focused on cloud, data, and AI solutions. Drive strategic partnerships, coach high-performing sellers, and enhance technology stra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$155K - $210K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive strategic growth and profitability across a portfolio of key accounts, fostering strong partnerships and aligning cross-divisional strategies to enhance customer experienc...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $118K *

Engage in driving revenue growth by expanding strategic partnerships and acquiring new enterprise clients. Merge expansion selling with net-new enterprise acquisition to establish a repeatable sales m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the sales enablement strategy, crafting systems, processes, and training that empower the sales organization to excel and establish repeatable success in a collaborative environment...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$197K - $313K *

Join a team that's redefining business strategy by crafting innovative, industry-specific solutions for enterprise clients. Drive transformation and deliver exceptional value through collaboration and...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by shaping strategic partnerships and optimizing processes in a dynamic business development role. Collaborate with teams to enhance e-commerce performance, create lead generation strateg...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $185K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team to drive channel partnerships, transforming opportunities into revenue-generating relationships across diverse verticals in a fast-growing ecosystem...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise growth by managing key accounts, expanding relationships, and executing strategic plans. Leverage your expertise to enhance customer value and influence major org...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$350K - $425K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives in SLED Accounts, managing a high-performing team to exceed quotas and foster executive relationships. Collaborate across departments to deliver winning proposals and...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform our inbound SDR team to drive product-led growth and optimize revenue. Lead, coach, and innovate processes that enhance sales engagement and conversion, ensuring a high-quality pipeline and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $187K *

Lead strategic initiatives to drive sales growth and enhance customer relationships within assigned accounts, leveraging your expertise in enterprise software to exceed quotas and deliver tailored sol...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive regional sales growth by developing strategies, managing key accounts, and expanding market presence. Engage with K-12 leaders to enhance customer relationships and achieve sales targets while m...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Champion strategic sales transformation by leveraging data and insights to drive growth, optimize operations, and enhance decision-making across a global sales organization. Collaborate with leadershi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $180K *

Empower strategic sales initiatives by partnering with leadership to analyze data, develop go-to-market plays, and drive operational excellence across teams. Lead analytics and reporting to enhance pe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $300K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise growth in non-commercial foodservice technology. Own the full sales lifecycle, engage stakeholders, and deliver tailored solutions that enhance operational effic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$275K - $325K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic team of sales professionals to drive growth in the Mid-Market segment. Develop strategies, enhance recruitment, and ensure exceptional sales performance while fostering stro...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$204K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building a world-class sales enablement function, driving onboarding, training, and content strategy to enhance seller effectiveness and accelerate new hire productivity across a gl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive business growth by executing strategic sales plans and building client relationships. Leverage industry tools to identify prospects, present solutions, and negotiate contracts while collaboratin...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive revenue growth by developing strategic sales plans and building client relationships in the dynamic Connected TV advertising landscape. Leverage industry knowledge to identify opportunities and...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$350K - $450K *

Join us to lead and inspire a sales team focused on SLED accounts, driving strategic initiatives and fostering executive relationships to achieve enterprise-wide deployments of innovative security sol...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.