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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building a high-performance sales team, executing strategies, and managing operations. Drive team success through training, mentoring, and performance management while fostering a p...

Tampa, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of industrial water solutions by driving sales growth, managing key accounts, and fostering enduring partnerships with customers and teams to enhance sustainable business outcomes and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Engage with customers as a trusted advisor, driving value and growth through strategic account management. Proactively identify needs, enhance product adoption, and ensure exceptional support to maxim...

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2 weeks ago

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

$103K - $195K *

Drive PEMCO's digital commerce strategy, enhancing customer journeys and optimizing sales across channels. Lead cross-functional teams to improve online experiences, boost acquisition, and ensure alig...

Seattle, WARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $285K *

Drive the development of HPC supply chain frameworks for market intelligence and risk management. Collaborate with sourcing teams to analyze market trends, manage costs, and enhance supplier relations...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the product vision for fleet lifecycle optimization, enhancing cost efficiency and customer journeys through innovative digital solutions and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

Irvine, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Transform the future of nonprofit investment strategies by leading client engagement, business development, and team coordination. Drive growth and enhance service delivery for a diverse portfolio of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the marketing strategy for the Smart Buildings Electrical Distribution NEMA business line in Latin America. Lead and coach the marketing team while driving profitable growth and ensuring align...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Support dynamic real estate operations by managing client relations, optimizing processes, and ensuring seamless team collaboration. Drive efficiency and enhance service delivery in a fast-paced envir...

Danville, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading global customer operations. Drive change, enhance service delivery, and collaborate with senior leadership to shape strategic initiatives while managing vendor relatio...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving growth through strategic business development in the industrial sector. Collaborate with enterprise clients, build relationships, and close deals while leveraging innova...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Elevate your career by driving growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing public services through innovative digital solutions. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Manage a team of medical writers to develop impactful scientific content, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to drive medical strategies and delivera...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Manage financial operations for a large-scale, multi-source IT services program. Collaborate with enterprise partners and ensure accurate financial reporting, chargebacks, and support for invoicing. E...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$221K - $387K *

Lead the charge in adapting global AI product strategies to local markets, ensuring commercial success through tailored solutions, effective sales enablement, and customer engagement. Drive innovation...

Santa Clara, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower the execution of CMC strategies by collaborating across teams to enhance production, streamline operations, and drive commercial success for innovative therapeutics and diagnostics, ensuring a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing CMC strategies to optimize manufacturing processes and commercial operations, ensuring alignment with project goals through effective collaboration across t...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of battery storage procurement by leading strategic sourcing, negotiating contracts, and driving supplier performance to ensure cost competitiveness and supply security in a dynamic g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career as a Property Claims Team Lead, balancing leadership and hands-on claims management. Drive operational effectiveness through technology and analytics while fostering a collaborativ...

Atlanta, GARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading strategic merchandising planning and financial forecasting. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights and optimize category performance while mentoring a high-per...

Bentonville, ARRemote

5 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving franchisee success through strategic coaching, operational excellence, and financial guidance. Collaborate with Regional Developers to enhance performance and i...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Lead and optimize a high-performing Program Management team to drive strategic initiatives. Collaborate extensively across departments to ensure successful execution of complex, multi-disciplinary pro...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping global healthcare packaging design. As a Principal Design Program Manager, you'll establish frameworks and standards, drive strategic decisions, and ensure seamless collabor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $155K *

Elevate product initiatives within the casino vertical by driving discovery, stakeholder engagement, and roadmap management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance player experience and en...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $200K *

Accelerate capital relationships by building networks with allocators and family offices. Drive fund raises and support M&A mandates while educating investors on private market structures. Own your im...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.