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 - $148K *

Drive strategic partner acquisition by generating new business opportunities in workforce payments, focusing on payroll and pension. Collaborate cross-functionally to build a robust pipeline and lead...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $300K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading a dynamic Surgical Division, driving P&L accountability, market strategy, and product innovation to achieve significant growth and enhance customer value acro...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K - $170K *

Drive your career forward as a strategic leader, guiding enterprise-level technology solutions. Engage with executive stakeholders, architect innovative multi-practice solutions, and influence digital...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team focused on driving new business growth through strategic sales initiatives. Engage with key decision-makers, execute impactful presentations, and leverage multi-channel outreach to...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$270K - $365K *

Lead a dynamic engineering organization to transform offensive capabilities into proactive defense. Shape strategy, scale teams, and deliver innovative solutions across multiple pillars, ensuring robu...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $259K *

Lead the North America partner and field marketing strategy, driving measurable pipeline growth and team development. Collaborate with sales and partners to enhance marketing effectiveness and achieve...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving growth through strategic partnerships in the TSD ecosystem. This role focuses on recruiting and managing Trusted Advisors, generating opportunities, and collaborating wi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform the Customer Success landscape by leading a new NORAM scaled team, defining strategies for global customer engagement, and ensuring personalized experiences at scale across diverse segments...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $185K *

Elevate executive and client experiences by designing luxury hospitality programs across a national portfolio, ensuring exceptional service standards and memorable interactions in corporate environmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $235K *

Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enterprise sales by hunting new logos within the Life Sciences sector. Build relationships with Salesforce partners to enhance co-selling opportunities while managing your own pipel...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$320K - $340K *

Drive growth by identifying and expanding opportunities within existing accounts, managing the sales process, and cultivating relationships in a consultative manner. Your expertise in technology sales...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive growth by leveraging your expertise in SaaS sales, managing key accounts, and guiding customers from initial engagement to successful adoption and expansion. Collaborate with teams to enhance pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Elevate your career by driving growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing public services through innovative digital solutions. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and...

Washington, DCRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $182K *

Innovate your career by leveraging deep industry expertise to guide clients in strategic technology implementation and solution development, while building lasting relationships and driving impactful...

Illinois, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $243K *

Join us to lead strategic customer development in North America, driving revenue growth and market expansion. Oversee a high-performing sales team, foster key customer relationships, and collaborate c...

Rockville, MDRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Lead growth initiatives across a portfolio of commercial accounts, driving revenue through upselling, cross-selling, and term extensions. Collaborate with Customer Success to enhance customer relation...

Portland, ORRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive revenue growth as a Regional Sales Director, identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships in the light industrial sector. Leverage your expertise to exceed sales tar...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $185K *

Transform strategic sourcing for HR and Benefits, leading complex engagements and driving cost savings while ensuring high supplier performance and stakeholder satisfaction across diverse client needs...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $107K *

Transform customer relationships and revenue strategies for complex Public Sector and Education accounts, ensuring retention, growth, and alignment with procurement dynamics while collaborating with c...

California, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $107K *

Drive customer success by managing complex Public Sector and Education accounts, ensuring renewals, retention, and growth strategies align with funding cycles and procurement processes. Collaborate wi...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $107K *

Drive your career with a strategic role managing complex customer relationships in the Public Sector and Education. Lead renewals, retention, and growth strategies while navigating intricate procureme...

New York, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $107K *

Champion customer success by managing complex Public Sector accounts, driving renewals, retention, and growth strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align customer needs with Zayo's se...

New York, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $107K *

Drive strategic customer relationships and revenue growth for complex Public Sector and Education accounts, managing renewals, retention, and expansion opportunities while navigating intricate procure...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $107K *

Elevate your career by managing strategic relationships with Public Sector and Education clients. Drive revenue growth, navigate complex procurement processes, and ensure customer satisfaction through...

Indiana, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.