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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$165K - $248K *

Drive growth by optimizing revenue operations, leading a high-impact team, and ensuring operational excellence across sales, marketing, and customer success, while leveraging advanced systems and data...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming legal operations by advising corporate legal departments on strategy, technology, and process improvements. Drive complex engagements, build trusted relationships, and...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Lead the visual narrative of client brands by delivering exceptional design solutions across multiple channels. Collaborate with diverse teams to uphold high standards and participate in innovative pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$202K - $238K *

Unlock your potential as a senior B2B marketing leader, driving strategy and demand generation. Collaborate across teams to enhance market positioning and build a high-performing marketing function th...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Elevate sales performance by developing and scaling a forward-thinking sales enablement strategy. Lead onboarding, ongoing skills enhancement, and sales methodology adherence while leveraging AI-drive...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving sales strategy and value analysis, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance proposals, pricing, and contracts. Lead market research and client engagement to optimi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $110K *

Manage the procurement lifecycle by partnering with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with vendors, and oversee supplier relationships, driving strategic procurement practices in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$144K - $200K *

Lead a national team of Key Account Leaders to drive sales in campus public safety, focusing on recruitment, coaching, and team performance. Shape strategies to enhance sales effectiveness and adapt t...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower your career by leading strategic procurement and supply chain operations. Drive efficiency, foster vendor relationships, and enhance customer satisfaction while supporting growth in a dynamic...

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6 days ago

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

$190K - $240K *

Drive exceptional growth in driver acquisition by leading strategic initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring operational effi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$131K - $181K *

Lead the charge in developing technical capability programs that enhance product quality and process efficiency. Manage cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensure compliance, and foster employ...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic enablement across global Inside Sales teams, enhancing commercial effectiveness and delivering exceptional client value through innovati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$275K - $335K *

Launch innovative marketing strategies to create a new category in veterinary medicine. Collaborate with teams to build brand credibility and consumer awareness for a groundbreaking longevity drug for...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $199K *

Champion client success by leading strategic initiatives for global accounts, driving growth and retention through trusted relationships and innovative solutions. Leverage expertise to maximize value...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $199K *

Drive strategic account management for global clients, focusing on value delivery, retention, and growth. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, develop tailored solutions, and lead cross-fu...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Advance aftermarket sales by developing strategies, nurturing distributor relationships, and driving product conversions. Leverage technical expertise in the pool industry to achieve growth and foster...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving strategic business development initiatives, leading a talented group to foster growth, build key relationships, and explore new market opportunities while ensuring alignment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $150K *

Join us to oversee affordable housing operations, ensuring compliance and performance excellence across our portfolio. Collaborate with property management and clients to enhance service delivery and...

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

$120K - $130K *

Explore data-driven insights to enhance business intelligence and optimize performance. Collaborate with teams to analyze complex data, develop reporting structures, and present findings that influenc...

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

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of sales by leading a dynamic team focused on customer retention and new business growth. Drive performance, develop talent, and foster cross-functional partnerships to enhance the Co...

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Reposted 2 days ago

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

$165K - $220K *

Optimize global payroll operations by leading strategy, governance, and modernization efforts. Drive compliance and efficiency across 25+ countries while fostering cross-functional partnerships and en...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to drive sales operations excellence, ensuring effective workflows, data integrity, and actionable insights in a dynamic environment while supporting strategic initiatives and enhancin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the Solutions Engineering function, driving technical excellence and customer engagement to design tailored data center solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless transitions fr...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine banking operations by managing product roadmaps for Time Deposits and related applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences while ensuring compliance...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join the forefront of quality assurance in government logistics. Lead the development and enhancement of a robust Quality Management System across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and operational e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.