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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$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of enterprise-scale cybersecurity by leading vulnerability management initiatives. Drive program strategy, enhance client relationships, and mentor teams to achieve measurable risk re...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion enterprise-scale delivery by leading vulnerability management initiatives, driving program strategy, and fostering client relationships to achieve measurable risk reduction across diverse tec...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize operations in high-volume e-commerce fulfillment centers by leading teams, validating system capabilities, and establishing efficient workflows to drive scalable and successful launch initiat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Shape the future of global merchandising technology by leading engineering efforts, driving modernization, and ensuring high-quality delivery across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to implem...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive financial leadership and strategic initiatives, enhancing business performance through effective planning, analysis, and reporting while collaborating with market leaders and...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $195K *

Engage in strategic business development, overseeing global projects and teams. Drive long-term planning, policy formation, and customer negotiations while fostering collaboration with senior manageme...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K *

Lead our sales initiatives by building relationships with key decision makers, executing strategic sales plans, and exceeding quotas in the SaaS/Security/DevOps sector. Collaborate with teams to enhan...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead multiple client engagements, driving innovative solutions and strategic direction. Foster cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment with a focus on deliver...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $278K *

Empower a team of product researchers to drive strategic insights that shape buyer and seller experiences. Collaborate across functions to enhance product direction and foster a culture of innovation...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance member engagement through strategic initiatives, events, and relationship-building. Drive value for members while fostering collaboration across departments in a fast-pa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $220K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Salesforce usage to enhance sales and operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive workflow improvements, data integration, and performance metrics, ensuring maximu...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $155K *

Lead the strategic management of a diverse property portfolio, enhancing site performance and revenue through effective negotiations and cross-functional collaboration. Drive initiatives that maximize...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Help us drive revenue growth by leading the full sales cycle in the Digital Science sector, engaging with C-suite leaders and aligning solutions with enterprise strategies to enhance decision-making a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $126K *

Champion brand growth by leading trade marketing initiatives, executing local strategies, and fostering partnerships with wholesalers and retailers. This role demands creativity, strong communication...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $86K *

Grow your career by driving sales and building relationships with retailers. As a key player, you'll manage territory growth, train partners on our services, and support their success through effectiv...

Draper, UTRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as you own the financial performance of a dynamic business unit, driving strategic decisions and enhancing visibility to shape impactful processes and outcomes. Join a hands-on l...

Morrisville, NCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Manage and oversee retail banking construction programs, ensuring alignment with project goals. Collaborate with stakeholders, implement project management processes, and ensure compliance with qualit...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$140K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by overseeing financial strategies, driving performance analysis, and ensuring compliance. Leverage your expertise in financial management to shape fiscal success and guide oper...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Create and implement a comprehensive fleet strategy, overseeing lifecycle management, compliance, and financial performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance asset utilization...

Westlake Village, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $108K *

Unlock potential by leading mobile rehabilitation services, ensuring high standards of care, managing staff, and driving program growth in diverse settings. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$178K - $294K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering and analytics. Lead strategy, architecture, and execution of scalable data solutions while mentoring professionals and driving business outcomes through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading sales strategies in the renewable energy sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to engage clients, driving sales growth and building impactful relationships while...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$220K - $248K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative financial products through our Banking as a Service platform, utilizing first principles thinking to create a user-focused experience while collaborating acros...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Champion the evolution of exposure management by leading the design and implementation of a robust operating model, ensuring effective risk reduction and accountability across security operations and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Strategize and execute marketplace growth initiatives on Amazon and TikTok Shop, driving sales and profitability while managing P&L and aligning with omnichannel objectives. Lead operations, performan...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.