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Director, Sales Strategy

Wolters Kluwer

Riverwoods, ILJob$165–296K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$165–296K/yr
Location
Riverwoods, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Wolters Kluwer is hiring a Director, Sales Strategy. The Director of Sales Strategy drives go-to-market execution and accelerates revenue growth through strategic planning, commercial alignment, and operational excellence. This leader serves as a strategic business partner to Divisional General Managers and Sales Leadership, translating business priorities into commercial strategies that maximize ACV growth and improve sales performance. The role leads governance and execution of commercial operating rhythms and influences cross-functional decisions.

Key focus areas include Partner with Divisional General Managers and Sales leadership to develop and execute commercial strategies., Lead strategic planning initiatives, including market segmentation, territory strategy, account prioritization, capacity planning, and resource allocation., and Drive executive business rhythms by leading QBRs, forecast reviews, account reviews, and strategic planning processes..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Business, Bachelor's Degree In Finance, and Bachelor's Degree In Economics. Important skills include Commercial Alignment, Operational Excellence, Strategic Thinking, Commercial Strategies, Market Segmentation, and Territory Strategy. Preferred (not required): Leveraging Emerging Technologies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Commercial AlignmentOperational ExcellenceStrategic ThinkingCommercial StrategiesMarket SegmentationTerritory StrategyAccount PrioritizationCapacity PlanningResource AllocationBusiness IntelligenceForecastingPipeline AnalysisMarket IntelligenceCommercial Operating ModelsOrganizational DesignGo-to-Market StrategiesSales Incentive StrategiesPlanning FrameworksAutomationArtificial IntelligenceExecutive PresenceCommunicationInfluencingStakeholder ManagementSales Performance ManagementBuilding High-Performing TeamsDriving AlignmentLeveraging Emerging Technologies

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in EconomicsBachelor's Degree in Analytics10+ Years Progressive Leadership Experience in Sales Strategy10+ Years Progressive Leadership Experience in Revenue OperationsDemonstrated Success Partnering With Senior Sales LeadershipExperience Leading Enterprise-Wide Strategic InitiativesMBA or Other Advanced Business Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

About the Role

The Wolters Kluwer Health Revenue Operations team is seeking a Director of Sales Strategy to drive go-to-market execution and accelerate revenue growth through strategic planning, commercial alignment, and operational excellence. Reporting within Revenue Operations, this leader serves as a strategic business partner to Divisional General Managers and Sales Leadership, translating business priorities into commercial strategies that maximize ACV growth and improve sales performance.

The Director leads the governance and execution of key commercial operating rhythms-including quarterly business reviews (QBRs), forecasting, account reviews, and annual planning while influencing cross-functional decisions that strengthen commercial execution and organizational effectiveness. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, this role provides the strategic insights, governance, and business partnership needed to deliver business growth.

In this role, you will:

  • Partner with Divisional General Managers and Sales leadership to develop and execute commercial strategies that accelerate revenue growth and improve go-to-market execution.

  • Lead strategic planning initiatives, including market segmentation, territory strategy, account prioritization, capacity planning, and resource allocation.

  • Drive executive business rhythms by leading QBRs, forecast reviews, account reviews, and strategic planning processes that improve accountability and execution.

  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations through business analytics, forecasting, pipeline analysis, and market intelligence to support executive decision-making.

  • Influence commercial operating models, organizational design, and go-to-market strategies that improve sales productivity and organizational performance.

  • Partner with Revenue Operations, Finance, and Human Resources to influence sales incentive strategies and planning frameworks that reinforce business priorities and desired commercial outcomes.

  • Champion initiatives that simplify processes, leverage automation and AI, and improve operational efficiency, seller productivity, and customer outcomes.

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Marketing, Product, Customer Success, Finance, Human Resources, and Revenue Operations to ensure alignment on strategic priorities and execution.

  • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing Sales Strategy team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by identifying growth opportunities, evaluating business performance, and recommending strategies that drive long-term commercial success.

About You

You're a fit for the role if your background resembles:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Sales Strategy, Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, or a related commercial function.

  • Demonstrated success partnering with senior Sales leadership to drive commercial strategy, revenue growth, and business transformation.

  • Experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives within a complex, matrixed organization.

  • Strong executive presence with exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Expertise in commercial strategy, go-to-market planning, forecasting, territory strategy, business analytics, and sales performance management.

  • Experience building and leading high-performing teams while driving alignment across multiple business functions.

  • Experience leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve commercial execution and operational effectiveness is preferred.

  • MBA or other advanced business degree preferred.

Our Interview Practices

To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation:

$165,400.00 - $295,600.00 USD

This role is eligible for Bonus.

Compensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.

Additional Information :

Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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