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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$100K - $120K *

Build strong client relationships, optimize risk management strategies, and drive growth with a focus on commercial accounts. Collaborate with teams to ensure profitability, operational excellence, an...

Asheboro, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $185K *

Champion technical sales execution across diverse domains, driving alignment with growth priorities. Lead a high-performing team, enhance customer outcomes, and provide strategic insights to elevate s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth through AI-powered analytics solutions. Collaborate with medium-sized businesses to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions, while continuously d...

New York, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in strategic financial planning and analysis, driving insights and recommendations for executive leadership. Oversee forecasting, reporting, and team development to enhance business pe...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead national strategy execution across key accounts, guiding teams to enhance patient care, while driving performance and building collaborative cross-functional partnerships...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive revenue growth by engaging enterprise clients, utilizing your SaaS sales experience to exceed targets and build strong pipelines through proactive outreach and collaboration with internal teams...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$176K - $264K *

Optimize product management for Women's Health in North America, driving strategy, revenue growth, and market share. Collaborate with stakeholders to tailor solutions and enhance customer insights, en...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive transformative change in the construction industry by leveraging your General Contractor expertise to lead complex sales cycles and deliver innovative SaaS solutions that address customer pain p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving enterprise sales for innovative solutions. Engage with multinational accounts, build strategic relationships, and lead complex negotiations to unlock growth opportunitie...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Drive your career as a key Sales Executive, responsible for new client acquisition and expanding our innovative staffing services in the US market. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in building...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $185K *

Transform client value and operational performance by leveraging data-driven insights, financial modeling, and strategic solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery and drive measu...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

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

$160K - $201K *

Lead the charge in shaping and evolving a global web ecosystem, overseeing strategy, operations, and governance to deliver high-performing digital experiences that drive engagement and business growth...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$235K - $265K *

Bring your expertise to a pivotal leadership role, driving sales success and team performance in a dynamic environment. Lead product launches and foster collaboration to meet patient needs and achieve...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving strategic financial initiatives across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance decision-making, support product analysis, and optimize budgeti...

Friendly, WVRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful Paid Media strategies for B2B clients while managing relationships, optimizing campaigns, and collaborating with stakeholders to exceed performance objectives and enhance client satisf...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $140K *

Transform enterprise partnerships by leading complex sales cycles, aligning stakeholders, and driving impactful solutions for large educational organizations. Collaborate with executives to enhance op...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Champion partner growth by leading a high-performing team focused on pre-sales excellence, solution strategy, and AI adoption. Drive business development and co-innovation while ensuring technical dis...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive market-driven growth initiatives in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical sectors. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategic marketing programs that position the company as a trusted te...

Cary, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $170K *

Empower executive leadership with strategic financial insights to drive growth initiatives. Collaborate on M&A, pricing, and R&D investments while delivering actionable recommendations in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $85K *

Champion new business sales growth by managing full-cycle enterprise sales, building relationships with multiple stakeholders, and driving successful negotiations to expand Magnusmode's market presenc...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower our marketing initiatives by leading enterprise programs and events strategy. Drive alignment across teams, manage budgets, and ensure impactful experiences that enhance brand visibility and s...

Overland Park, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock new opportunities by driving sales in mid-market accounts. Manage the full sales cycle, engage multiple stakeholders, and creatively source your own leads while showcasing how AI video can tran...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$194K - $285K *

Innovate in the credit space by leading a dynamic underwriting team. Drive strategy, mentor talent, and establish best-in-class credit programs while collaborating with internal and external partners...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Collaborate with clients and teams to manage projects, expectations, and delivery, ensuring high standards and strategic growth in a fast-paced medical affairs environment. Leverage experience to iden...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Drive market and competitive intelligence initiatives to enhance strategic decision-making across teams. Build a high-performing function that delivers insights on customer behavior, market trends, an...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.