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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$171K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading the strategy and modernization of data and actuarial technology. Drive operational performance and deliver impactful solutions that enhance data-driven decision-making a...

Richmond, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $138K *

Engage with key stakeholders to drive sales growth in the Mid-Market Enterprise sector. Leverage your expertise in cybersecurity to create opportunities, build relationships, and exceed quotas while c...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Partner with us to drive financial excellence in manufacturing operations, enhancing visibility and profitability. Lead transformation initiatives, optimize cost structures, and collaborate with cross...

Coralville, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $350K *

Drive strategic account management in a hybrid role, fostering relationships with clinical stakeholders to enhance client engagement and expand revenue through trusted partnerships and targeted soluti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $380K *

Accelerate progress at enterprise sales by driving strategic growth initiatives, building relationships with healthcare leaders, and leading complex sales pursuits to enhance market presence and custo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Pioneer a transformative launch by building relationships with eye care professionals, driving adoption of an innovative therapy, and shaping strategies that enhance patient care and practice integrat...

Atlanta, GARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$164K - $274K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare by acquiring and developing high-revenue accounts in the Ambulatory Care market. Drive strategic relationships with C-level stakeholders and lead co...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $350K *

Join a dynamic team driving sales growth in cybersecurity technology. Focus on acquiring new accounts, building relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction while exceeding sales quotas and manag...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of AI innovation, driving impactful solutions for clients. Leverage your expertise to guide organizations through their AI journeys and contribute to transformativ...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading storeroom solutions projects, enhancing service quality, and driving strategic initiatives across multiple customer engagements in manufacturing environments...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $211K *

Transform your career by leading underwriting teams, driving pricing strategies, and ensuring financial performance. Collaborate across departments to influence business growth and deliver sustainable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

Optimize marketing strategies to drive growth initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to activate opportunities that position the company as a tru...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$268K - $348K *

Transform the U.S. sales landscape for a revolutionary therapy by leading and scaling a dynamic sales organization. Architect and execute strategies that drive exceptional performance and enhance cust...

Hampton, NJRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by driving equipment finance sales strategy, building profitable client relationships, and managing risk analysis to exceed performance targets in a collaborative environment...

Greenville, SCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$247K - $309K *

Unlock potential by leading medical strategy for hematologic malignancies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and launch readiness, ensuring impactful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$225K - $250K *

Unlock new client potential by leading financial advisory teams to acquire high-net-worth clients. Drive business growth through strategic marketing and relationship building, ensuring exceptional ser...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $175K *

Transform product readiness and adoption through strategic change management and analytical insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and continuous improvement o...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $202K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Director Analyst, leveraging your expertise to guide senior IT executives in navigating digital workplace strategies. Deliver actionable insights that align technology...

Irving, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $206K *

Drive the end-to-end revenue marketing strategy to enhance pipeline growth, accelerate revenue, and strengthen market positioning. Lead a cross-functional team to optimize performance and scale impact...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$159K - $218K *

Transform sales performance by leading a dynamic team to exceed revenue goals across diverse laboratory solutions in a defined region, fostering customer relationships and driving strategic initiative...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$183K - $220K *

Lead strategic initiatives for Integrated Delivery Networks and health systems, optimizing patient access and formulary adoption. Build executive relationships and drive clinical integration to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$203K - $280K *

Reimagine the future of manufacturing by leading a dynamic Applications Engineering team. Drive technical assessments, build customer relationships, and ensure seamless communication between clients a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career by building innovative member journey systems from the ground up. Collaborate cross-functionally to design and launch CRM workflows, automations, and campaigns that enhance engagemen...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Partner with us to enhance client relationships and optimize account management. Drive operational strategies, support sales pursuits, and collaborate with leaders to improve performance and transpare...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.