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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$233K - $275K *

Elevate the Company’s regulatory strategy by managing environmental and energy compliance, driving policy engagement, and mitigating legal risks. Collaborate across departments to support growth objec...

Menlo Park, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $248K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding a dynamic sales team in optimizing the adoption of AI-driven DevSecOps solutions for the financial services sector, steering client relationships, and drivi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $150K *

Analyze and manage corporate portfolio growth through strategic projects and business development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive M&A initiatives and evaluate market opportunities, e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth and development initiatives, enhancing sales and client relationships while leading a dedicated team to achieve organizational goals and ensure operational excellence in a dynam...

Alberta, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise sales through strategic prospecting and relationship management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to close complex deals and leverage AI tools to enhance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $150K *

Transform healthcare insights by leading client engagements with real-world data. Drive business development and project delivery while building long-term client relationships in a dynamic, hybrid wor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence across multiple stores, coaching General Managers to enhance customer and employee experiences while achieving profitable sales growth and maintaining...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $110K *

Lead the governance of financial master data across enterprise systems, ensuring consistency and integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards, evaluate changes, and enhance d...

Wisconsin, USRemote

5 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive regional sales growth by developing strategies, managing key accounts, and expanding market presence. Engage with K-12 leaders to enhance customer relationships and achieve sales targets while m...

United StatesRemote

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

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement excellence by leading purchasing strategy, enhancing supplier relationships, and optimizing operations to support organizational growth and efficiency in a dy...

Buena Vista, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$190K - $210K *

Transform the contract management landscape for large-scale data center projects. Oversee RFx processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive new business growth by leveraging your expertise in partnership sales, integrated marketing, and sponsorships. Collaborate with brands and agencies to create compelling solutions that meet their...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$30K - $150K *

The Wholesale Account Executive is responsible for marketing wholesale and correspondent mortgage products to prospective brokers and managing established broker relationships. This role involves form...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Seeking a strategic leader to oversee enterprise indirect tax functions, ensuring compliance, optimizing technology, and supporting business initiatives. Drive operational effectiveness and scalable g...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Drive sales growth and market expansion by leading a national team, optimizing strategies, and fostering customer relationships in the emergency lighting sector. Collaborate cross-functionally to achi...

Tennessee, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and expand strategic client relationships, driving satisfaction and revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact solutions and manage large-scale initiatives while ensuri...

Maryland, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$207K - $267K *

Drive a high-performing team to manage and grow commercial banking relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and strategic income growth while leading initiatives for new business opportunities an...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Champion strategic national accounts by leveraging multifamily expertise to drive revenue growth. Build relationships with C-suite leaders and institutional owners, developing tailored solutions that...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Optimize used vehicle sales strategies across multiple locations, driving profitability and performance. Lead operational oversight, collaborate with dealership teams, and ensure adherence to standard...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$235K - $323K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing team focused on driving sales strategy and execution for Commercial General Contractors. Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration while ach...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K *

Unlock potential by driving enterprise account strategies and engaging technical leaders. Collaborate with AEs to create meaningful outreach and build a pipeline that converts, focusing on quality int...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your marketing career by leading integrated organic campaigns that drive engagement and revenue growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize strategies across social media, email, and ac...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.