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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$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

$100K - $120K *

Champion business growth by developing key account strategies and managing customer relationships. Drive order intake and profit levels while collaborating with teams to create winning proposals and e...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Strategize sourcing initiatives for facility and construction services, ensuring compliance and alignment across accounts. Drive supplier performance and cost savings while collaborating with operatio...

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1 week ago

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

$112K - $128K *

Drive business development for large-scale podcast and broadcast campaigns, fostering client relationships and achieving revenue growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Drive transformation in financial planning and analysis by leading a data-driven, AI-enabled finance function. Collaborate with senior leadership to modernize forecasting, enhance decision-making, and...

Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $140K *

Empower a dynamic team in optimizing revenue cycle services, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships to achieve operational and financial success in...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing inventory compliance and reconciliation processes. Oversee technical support, data validation, and reporting solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure acc...

Georgia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $176K *

Lead supply chain and procurement consulting engagements, focusing on cost reduction and operational improvement for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, while managing project scope, t...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$206K - $261K *

Accelerate the commercialization of AI-driven solutions by leading strategy and planning efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to define go-to-market frameworks, enhance retailer experiences, and dr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$234K - $247K *

Join a dynamic team to shape AI-driven solutions for retailers, defining go-to-market strategies and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance product offerings and market impact...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $140K *

Partner with us to drive growth in industrial accounts, leveraging your sales expertise to expand relationships and deliver innovative water treatment solutions that meet the needs of our customers an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock strategic leadership in affordable housing development, guiding a team to identify and execute multifamily projects. Drive growth by managing the development pipeline and ensuring alignment wit...

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5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy and execution for data and identity solutions. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful products, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$245K - $279K *

Architect innovative product strategies that enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. Lead cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges while leveraging technology for sustainable...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Advance corporate security initiatives by leading physical security projects, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring safety across multi-unit locations, while supervising a dedicated security tea...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $194K *

Pioneer a regional sales strategy by leading a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative solutions to utilities. Drive revenue growth, enhance customer relationships, and build leadership capabili...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $186K *

Drive integrated campaign success by managing creative processes, collaborating with partners, and ensuring project milestones are met. Inspire teams to exceed expectations while navigating business a...

Louisiana, USRemote

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development and execution of innovative procurement strategies, managing the full source-to-pay process while driving cost savings and vendor performance across the organization. Collaborate...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $117K *

Join a team that's driving sales success in the North-East market by cultivating strong partnerships with distributors and end-users, leveraging value selling techniques to exceed goals and enhance cu...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate growth by developing strong sales partnerships across Canada, focusing on the automotive channel. Drive new business through effective relationship management and value selling techniques t...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion member success by leading a proactive team focused on engagement, retention, and exceptional experiences. Drive strategies that enhance relationships and maximize the value of Club Vacatia fo...

Fort Lauderdale, FLRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.