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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$50K - $150K *

Transform client relationships by leveraging digital solutions, driving revenue growth through strategic consultative sales, and fostering long-term partnerships. Engage with clients to understand the...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $181K *

Accelerate progress at a leading investment firm by driving product distribution, enhancing client relationships, and supporting asset retention across institutional retirement markets. Leverage your...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $500K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic team focused on developing medical stop loss programs. Drive sales initiatives, build relationships, and leverage innovative marketing strategies to achieve growth in...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $185K *

Transform the future of healthcare sourcing by leading strategic initiatives, managing a dedicated team, and driving cost-saving projects across Facilities categories to ensure high-quality service de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative data products that empower global businesses. Lead cross-functional teams to define product strategy, manage lifecycles, and drive performance metrics, ensuring alignment with mark...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $181K *

Help us redefine commercial lending by leading product strategy and execution. Drive innovation in loan origination and underwriting, enhancing client experiences and operational efficiency through cr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$286K - $326K *

Drive engineering excellence and strategy while leading innovative teams to shape scalable banking solutions in the cloud. Engage with cross-functional partners to deliver resilient, customer-focused...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $500K+*

Elevate risk management by leading enterprise risk, actuarial, and reinsurance strategies. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure sound decision-making and governance, while protecting the balan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and portfolio growth, ensuring customer satisfaction and seamless delivery across innovative projects. Collaborate with sales and project teams to ele...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading purchasing strategy and supplier relationships. Drive procurement operations and cost management while ensuring resource availability to support organizational goals in...

Colorado Springs, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$175K - $220K *

Shape the future of healthcare real estate by leading a dynamic transaction management team. Oversee negotiations, staff development, and strategic planning to drive client success and enhance operati...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

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

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in global regulatory submissions, managing U.S. INDs and ex-U.S. CTAs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies, ensure compliance, and drive timely approvals in a fast-pac...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $200K *

Transform partner success by leading a high-performing team of Channel Managers. Drive growth through innovative strategies, coaching, and collaboration across Microsoft’s ecosystem to achieve measura...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$144K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining visual storytelling in marketing. Lead creative direction and elevate brand identity across campaigns while mentoring designers to produce impactful, high-quality outputs...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$156K - $290K *

Transform strategic direction by partnering with leadership to drive growth, evaluate opportunities, and translate insights into actionable initiatives that enhance customer value and ensure sustainab...

Georgia, USRemote

5 days ago

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

$113K - $139K *

Join a team that's driving growth and execution across national distribution partners. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships, align resources, and achieve market share objectives in a d...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate procurement excellence by leading high-impact customer engagements, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic team environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of litigation support services. Join a dynamic team dedicated to client success, driving sales strategies, and enhancing customer satisfaction while achieving pers...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by becoming a trusted advisor in litigation support services, driving sales growth through client engagement, strategic partnerships, and expert knowledge in Electronic Data Discovery...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Transform the Energy Storage landscape by driving innovative product solutions and fostering strategic partnerships. Leverage your expertise to identify market opportunities and lead initiatives that...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial excellence by leading accounting and compliance for Canadian operations, ensuring alignment with U.S. governance while driving scalable processes and supporting strategic business d...

Ontario, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $275K *

Drive the transformation of banking by guiding product strategies for an innovative Banking as a Service platform, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver impactful financial solutions...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Unlock integrated marketing strategies to drive growth through data-driven campaigns, digital activation, and thought leadership, ensuring alignment with sales and operational goals for measurable bus...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $164K *

Drive end-to-end design execution for major data center projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with safety, sustainability, and commercial goals throughout the project lifecycle...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $230K *

Drive growth by leading go-to-market strategies for TMC partnerships, building and executing plans from the ground up. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product development and represent the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.