Director, Retail Jobs

Explore Director, Retail opportunities for experienced leaders ready to shape store performance, customer experience, and business growth. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including retail leadership roles across operations, merchandising, sales, and multi-location management.

What Does a Retail Director Do?

Retail directors guide strategy and execution across stores, regions, or business functions. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include setting operating goals, managing budgets and performance metrics, developing leaders, improving customer experience, and partnering with merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and finance teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek substantial retail leadership experience, a record of achieving sales and operational targets, and the ability to lead teams through change. Valuable strengths include financial planning, workforce development, inventory and merchandising insight, data-driven decision-making, and clear communication with senior stakeholders.

Explore Retail Leadership Opportunities

Director-level retail roles vary by company size, channel, and area of responsibility. Search opportunities that match your experience and career goals, and review each listing for details about scope, qualifications, location, and compensation. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$153K - $181K *

Lead the charge in optimizing complex client portfolios through strategic transaction management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute high-impact real estate initiatives, ensuring align...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$225K - $275K *

Lead the charge in driving shopper growth, transforming casual users into engaged buyers through innovative acquisition and retention strategies while overseeing a dedicated team from day one...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping commercial agreements that drive our global luxury lifestyle business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contracting practices, ensuring speed, quality, and...

Corte Madera, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Lead strategic business growth in the USA, focusing on market entry, key relationships, and executive negotiations. Build and manage a high-performance team while driving revenue and enhancing overall...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of K-12 sales by leading a dynamic team of Account Executives. Drive performance through strategic planning, precise forecasting, and collaborative initiatives to achieve growth targe...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$172K - $203K *

Empower the distribution strategy by designing and managing rate content across channels, ensuring accurate delivery and partner trust. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable progra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $154K *

Accelerate revenue growth and operational excellence in the Home Center channel. Lead strategic initiatives, manage partnerships, and drive performance metrics while mentoring teams to achieve high-im...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative real estate solutions by managing retail transactions, including leases, sales, and acquisitions. Collaborate with clients to align strategies, negotiate terms, and ensure tim...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$250K - $360K *

Unlock strategic account growth by engaging senior stakeholders and driving AI transformation. Collaborate with internal teams to expand client partnerships and deliver measurable business value while...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate client success by managing relationships and ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders and internal teams, driving project execution and delivering insightful performance reports...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic sales team to drive IT security solutions. Collaborate with clients and partners to enhance sales strategies, mentor talent, and achieve regional objectives...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $180K *

Champion the GMV success for top brand partners by fostering executive relationships, driving commercial strategies, and prioritizing growth opportunities. Engage in high-stakes negotiations and colla...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$158K - $304K *

Lead and shape the B2C Retail & Restaurants growth strategy, driving innovative payment solutions and fostering key partnerships to expand market presence and elevate customer engagement in North Amer...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform commercial performance by leveraging data and analytics to drive profitability and strategic initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance decision-making and foster a culture of co...

Atlanta, GARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Partner with us to enhance consultant relationships in healthcare. Drive business growth by cultivating partnerships, optimizing engagement strategies, and aligning internal teams to effectively posit...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading AutoStore project sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through robust sales processes and strategies. Drive growth...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $208K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy, ensuring performance and scalability across multiple facilities while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous impr...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving success in the retail sector by leveraging deep industry knowledge and consultative selling skills to foster strong customer relationships, achieve sales targets, and enhanc...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $342K *

Lead the charge in driving account growth through strategic sales planning and relationship management while delivering exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction in the retail sector...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $207K *

Champion growth in our labels business by leading a dynamic team, driving revenue through strategic client partnerships, and identifying new market opportunities to maximize profit and capacity...

Warrenville, ILRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate regional commercialization of innovative cell therapies by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing customer engagement, and ensuring optimal patient access while collaborating cross-functi...

Florida, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by leading self-service retail media operations, driving innovative strategies, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance campaign performance and...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$97K - $119K *

Lead the charge in transforming research into actionable insights for clients. Manage projects, build relationships, and deliver impactful recommendations in a fast-paced client service environment fo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $210K *

Transform retail sales strategies and lead a dynamic team to achieve revenue goals. Drive account management, develop talent, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth through expert real estate site selection and lease negotiations. Oversee new store openings and relocations, ensuring alignment with market strategies and...

Burlington, NCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Retail do?question toggle

    A Director of Retail leads strategy and performance for stores, regions, or retail functions. The role may cover sales, operations, customer experience, budgeting, merchandising, and team development.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Retail jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for extensive retail management experience, a history of meeting business goals, and strengths in leadership, financial and operational planning, and performance analysis. Specific requirements vary by position.

  • How much do Director, Retail jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, company size, and role scope. Ladders specializes in vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.

  • Where can I find Director, Retail jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Director, Retail openings and related retail leadership roles. Review listings to compare responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation.