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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$224K - $336K *

Join a dynamic team to lead strategic accounts in Digital Power, driving growth and innovation. Shape market strategies, manage a diverse sales organization, and engage with key stakeholders to enhanc...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$259K - $323K *

Unlock potential by leading a global team to drive sales activation within MSP partners, enhancing service demand and ensuring partner success through strategic enablement and collaboration across reg...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$222K - $322K *

Lead a high-performing team of Strategic Account Executives to exceed revenue targets, drive sales process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous learning while navigating complex sales cycl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead strategic customer relationships, driving value and growth for assigned accounts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experience, resolve issues, and identify opportunities for ret...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$240K - $280K *

Drive sales excellence by leading a high-performing team, executing strategic territory plans, and fostering consultative relationships with key customers to enhance revenue and market share...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $500K *

Drive growth by engaging top home health organizations to streamline medical supply orders, fostering relationships with senior leadership and navigating complex sales cycles to establish enterprise a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise growth within healthcare systems by cultivating strategic partnerships, managing GPO relationships, and expanding adoption of innovative identification solutions...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise growth in healthcare by leading strategic partnerships and expanding adoption of innovative identification solutions. Your expertise will enhance patient safety a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at revenue growth and client retention by managing a high-performing sales team. Lead business development initiatives, foster client relationships, and ensure optimal execution of...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $230K *

Elevate the sales strategy and operations by partnering with leadership to enhance productivity, implement AI solutions, and drive data-driven decision-making. Lead a team to optimize processes and en...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$179K - $269K *

Help us transform healthcare by building strategic partnerships and driving insights. You'll collaborate with consulting partners to deliver impactful solutions, enabling smarter decisions and improvi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$325K - $375K *

Engage your leadership skills to drive revenue growth by building and mentoring a high-performing sales team. Focus on customer acquisition and market penetration in a competitive environment, collabo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to drive strategic sales growth across key verticals in the South Central U.S. Lead complex enterprise sales cycles, engage with C-suite stakeholders, and develop a robust pipeline to achieve...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Lead transformative sales enablement initiatives, driving team performance and productivity through strategic execution and innovative technology. Collaborate with leadership to enhance seller effecti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer strategic sales excellence by architecting complex deals with precision across multiple business units and geographies while forging C-suite relationships and leveraging AI to optimize the sal...

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

$160K - $200K *

Champion growth at major accounts by leading strategic teams to exceed targets, enhance client relationships, and drive innovative solutions. Shape a high-performance culture while ensuring successful...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at our Sales Enablement team by shaping strategies that enhance wholesaler effectiveness, drive growth, and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation in financial serv...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$442K - $492K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading a high-performing sales team, driving growth strategies, and building strong relationships with enterprise customers and partners to achieve ambitiou...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $208K *

Elevate customer engagement by managing strategic accounts, driving growth, and implementing solutions. Collaborate with leadership to develop strategies that enhance partnerships and leverage data-dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $208K *

Champion customer engagement by managing strategic accounts, driving growth, and ensuring seamless implementation. Collaborate with leadership to develop strategies that leverage data-driven insights...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing sales operations by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing productivity, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve commercial excellence and align with bu...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $150K *

Empower revenue growth by driving sales efforts in Mid-Market and Emerging accounts. Collaborate with clients to enhance satisfaction, understanding their needs, while leveraging expertise in the ad-t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining strategic account management by owning and expanding relationships with top Enterprise clients. Drive retention and growth through collaboration and a deep understanding...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving new business for Cloud and Managed Services, leveraging your sales expertise to build relationships with Army agencies. Thrive in a competitive environment while serving pub...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform regional sales by developing strategic plans, leading teams, and driving market growth. Collaborate with field operations to enhance business relationships and align initiatives for exceedin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical 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.