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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$160K - $220K *

Drive revenue growth by leading a high-performing sales team, cultivating agency partnerships, and executing innovative go-to-market strategies in the dynamic media landscape. Leverage expertise to op...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $220K *

Champion a high-performing sales team to drive revenue growth across diverse media platforms. Leverage senior-level agency relationships and execute innovative sales strategies while fostering talent...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$170K *

Lead the charge in driving sales growth across a multi-state territory by managing and developing a high-performing Inside Sales team. Translate corporate strategy into actionable plans, ensuring long...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Empower a high-performing sales team managing enterprise accounts. Drive growth strategies, enhance customer experience, and deliver on key performance metrics while fostering cross-functional collabo...

4 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Transform business growth by leading strategic initiatives and capturing new markets. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement innovative strategies that address complex customer ne...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $150K *

Accelerate revenue growth by driving software sales to investment management firms. Engage with executive stakeholders, manage sales cycles, and collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $238K *

Shape the future of technical sales solutions by leading a team of engineers to design, implement, and optimize customer integrations, ensuring exceptional support and project management for complex s...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Inspire innovation by leading a team of engineers to design and implement advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and optimizing product performance for maximum impa...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing advanced technical sales solutions, managing a team of engineers to ensure successful customer integration and support while driving project management and...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Drive a high-performing engineering team to deliver innovative technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and support while managing projects and fostering team development for...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead and develop a team of engineers to design and implement advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and support while driving project management and system optimiza...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead the charge in supervising a team of engineers to design and optimize advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and support for company products and services...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$148K - $238K *

Lead a team of engineers to design and implement advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and support while driving project management and system optimization for bus...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing sales team, driving strategic business development, and inspiring Account Managers in the environmental services sector to achieve exceptional results and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $238K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers to design and optimize advanced technical sales solutions, ensuring seamless customer integration and delivering exceptional pre/post-sales support while driving team...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$200K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping growth strategies for Federal Civilian accounts. Leverage your expertise in federal markets to drive business development, capture opportunities, and enhance customer relati...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform lives by leading sales efforts across multiple senior living communities. Drive occupancy and revenue growth through relationship-building and strategic marketing initiatives while managing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving occupancy and revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives, relationship building, and effective marketing plans. Lead a team to achieve community goals while engagin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic growth and partnerships within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Engage with stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and enhanc...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $230K *

Shape the future of brand communications by leading strategic initiatives that connect creativity and analytics. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful campaigns that drive measurable business ou...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$173K - $288K *

Manage strategic relationships with key customers to drive growth, retention, and satisfaction. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value, navigate complex sales cycles, and ensure customer suc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$173K - $288K *

Empower growth and relationships in a strategic role focused on managing key accounts. Drive customer satisfaction and revenue retention through strategic collaboration and consultative selling within...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at the federal level by driving Salesforce services growth. You'll develop accounts, manage pipeline, and collaborate on solutions involving data, analytics, and AI while ensuring...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $215K *

Shape the future of global partnerships by leading strategic account management, driving growth, and fostering executive relationships. Oversee program success and team leadership to deliver exception...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving profitable growth across multiple branches by managing key customer relationships, coordinating fulfillment, and developing strategic account plans to enhance customer satis...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.