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 *

Drive strategic partnerships and enhance sales through effective vendor management. Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities, manage the sales cycle, and ensure optimal representation of produ...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion strategic GPU capacity relationships across high-value accounts, driving revenue growth and ensuring delivery execution in a fast-scaling AI infrastructure environment, while building deep ex...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $285K *

Shape the future of market access by leading strategic account initiatives, fostering key relationships, and driving collaboration across teams to enhance product access and reimbursement in the oncol...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving B2B sales growth by prospecting and closing new clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize strategies and deliver compelling presentations, ensuring a stro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic relationships across Pacific military commands, turning insights into actionable opportunities. Lead customer engagements and exercises, ensuring operational readiness while buildin...

Hawaii, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$245K - $275K *

Lead the development of sales strategy and operations, driving pricing, deal structuring, and analytics to enhance revenue growth. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes and ensure alignment w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform sales strategies and lead a dynamic team to exceed targets. Drive growth through effective recruitment, training, and relationship-building while embodying core values that foster a thriving...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Grow and inspire a high-performing sales team while driving strategic business initiatives to expand our customer base and achieve sales goals. Collaborate with leadership to foster a culture of excel...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $182K *

Champion key account growth by managing relationships and driving sales strategies across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Leverage technical expertise to cultivate long-term partnerships and successfully...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead a dynamic sales team to drive growth in medical technology across multiple specialties. Collaborate with hospital systems to enhance adoption of innovative products, while fostering a culture of...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior seller, leading enterprise sales engagements with top Fortune 500 clients. Drive strategic initiatives and build a high-performing team to champion an innovative AI cre...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $237K *

Shape strategic initiatives and operational excellence as a key partner in driving financial performance, program execution, and growth strategies across diverse portfolios in a dynamic business envir...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$195K - $220K *

Drive the AI transformation of finance and customer management, leading product innovation for cloud ERP solutions. Shape strategy, build a high-performing team, and deliver measurable AI value to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Elevate strategic initiatives in medical skincare by leading cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering impactful solutions that align with organizational goals while foste...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $175K *

Shape the future of medical skincare by leading strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence and measurable impact. Collaborate with senior leaders to tackle complex challenges and enhance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $175K *

Shape strategic initiatives that enhance medical-grade skincare by collaborating with senior leaders to tackle complex challenges, drive operational excellence, and deliver measurable business impact...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$212K - $274K *

Transform the GTM planning landscape by integrating strategy, forecasting, and performance management across diverse growth channels, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational priorities...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$177K - $301K *

Empower enterprise growth by leading strategic client relationships, driving revenue, and aligning teams to deliver measurable outcomes. Foster long-term partnerships and create value through innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $221K *

Lead the charge in shaping the sales engineering team for core solutions, driving revenue growth through strategic partnerships and innovative problem-solving in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $301K *

Develop and lead strategic client growth initiatives, fostering executive relationships and aligning teams to drive long-term value, retention, and measurable outcomes across a portfolio of enterprise...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $273K *

Lead a high-performing team of Customer Success Managers, driving strategy and ensuring customer satisfaction for national security clients. Foster relationships, mitigate risks, and maximize value fr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by building and leading a high-impact sales organization. Drive revenue through strategic partnerships in healthcare, while shaping the future of care navigation with innovative soluti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by leading sales strategies and building a high-impact team. Drive revenue through direct engagement with healthcare providers, transforming relationships into sustainable programs whi...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $210K *

Drive success by leading a high-performing Enterprise Sales team, shaping strategies, and fostering relationships with Fortune 1000 clients. Collaborate across departments to achieve ambitious sales t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving strategic partnerships in Retail and Hospitality. Manage relationships with technology providers, identify growth opportunities, and develop compelling business cases to enh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.