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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$225K - $240K *

Transform business growth by leading a high-performing sales team, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing client relationships to accelerate revenue across digital solutions in North America...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform client marketing strategies by leading interdisciplinary teams, delivering innovative solutions based on research and best practices, while fostering long-lasting client relationships to ach...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead retail operations strategy, enhancing partnerships and driving measurable business value through effective execution and data-led insights across national retail channels...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing strategies and team dynamics, driving growth and brand awareness across diverse business units while aligning with strategic objectives and fostering collabor...

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across Business Units, ensuring accurate forecasting, insightful reporting, and effective execution. Collaborate closely with GMs to enhance perform...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development for Durables, bridging customer needs with cross-functional teams to drive growth and innovation in North America. Build relationships and de...

Mentor, OHRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of multifamily debt strategy, ensuring asset protection and optimizing financing across acquisitions and refinances while driving investor returns through disci...

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3 days ago

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

$100K - $182K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business needs into innovative software solutions. Collaborate with clients and developers to ensure high satisfaction and successful adoption while advanc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$154K - $208K *

Shape the future of quality operations by leading teams to enhance product excellence and consumer satisfaction across global markets, driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives in a dyn...

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3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive new business growth by leveraging your expertise in Workers' Compensation and IME. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and deliver tailored solutions to meet client needs, while exp...

Rochester, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $115K *

Lead financial pricing strategies and support sales operations through analytical insights, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize mar...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Champion client relationships and optimize pharmaceutical distribution projects, leveraging extensive industry expertise to deliver high-quality solutions and insights while managing multiple accounts...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$96K - $120K *

Empower strategic growth by leading paid search initiatives across retail media networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, deliver insights, and ensure client satisfact...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing excellence in Facilities for Retail accounts. Lead a dedicated team to deliver innovative solutions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure high-qualit...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$275K - $375K *

Drive financial excellence by leading strategic planning and analysis for a $20B retail business. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis while fostering a high-performance culture and e...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Drive the global strategy and execution of technology partnerships, enhancing revenue through active ecosystem engagement. You'll lead initiatives with top partners to boost joint go-to-market efforts...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $297K *

Champion the development and execution of innovative digital product strategies across EMEA, enhancing consumer experiences and driving key performance indicators in a high-growth e-commerce environme...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $154K *

Shape product strategy and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Drive product development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $126K *

Optimize category management strategies to drive growth through data analysis, collaboration, and actionable insights. Leverage communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and enhance bus...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading storeroom solutions projects, enhancing service quality, and driving strategic initiatives across multiple customer engagements in manufacturing environments...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $260K *

Elevate the buying experience by leading product strategy, enhancing catalog quality, and optimizing marketplace economics. Drive measurable outcomes through collaboration with operations and engineer...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $340K *

Lead a dynamic Sales Team to drive growth in your region, utilizing best practices and effective prospecting techniques to exceed quotas and enhance client relationships while fostering team developme...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Lead and evolve omnichannel strategy across diverse clients and brands, driving integrated customer experiences that align with business objectives while enhancing strategic capabilities in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform strategic accounts by driving revenue growth and fostering long-term partnerships. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and market expan...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$123K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic partner in business development, driving revenue through VARs and resellers. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance partner engagement and pipeline creation, ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.