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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$300K - $400K *

Transform the Americas sales strategy by leading a diverse team to drive revenue through new business, renewals, and expansions. Focus on building repeatable processes while leveraging insights and ef...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $116K *

Lead and inspire a team of Client Service Managers to elevate client satisfaction, driving operational excellence while managing strategic service delivery and fostering strong client relationships fo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to drive financial strategy and insights, ensuring sound decision-making across high-priority projects. Collaborate with leadership to optimize performance and support innovative p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$172K - $238K *

Shape compliance strategies by operationalizing key frameworks, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate across teams to enhance risk management and support product com...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your sales career by building lasting client relationships and driving revenue growth. This role focuses on strategic account management, fostering connections, and leveraging a dedicated mark...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of enterprise real estate management by leading AI-powered product initiatives that optimize space utilization and environmental sustainability, while collaborating with diverse teams...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$102K - $122K *

Join a team that crafts innovative commerce and digital strategies for premium clients across various major retail platforms, enhancing their market performance and driving impactful results through c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $192K *

Tackle new opportunities in the healthcare sector by driving sales and strategy. Engage with C-suite executives, implement effective sales policies, and analyze market trends to maximize revenue growt...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $344K *

Unlock your potential by driving strategic customer engagement and analytics initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance targeting strategies and improve decision-making, ultimatel...

East Hanover, NJRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $180K *

Lead the transformation of enterprise pricing by managing the implementation of a modern pricing platform, ensuring seamless integration across departments while driving governance, change management...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role, driving supply chain transparency for leading brands. Own the full sales cycle, engage senior stakeholders, and develop solutions that enhance customer valu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving sustainable revenue growth through strategic partnerships. Lead the commercial lifecycle with Tier-1 operators, ensuring alignment between customer objectives and innovative...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$163K - $297K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of digital consumer experiences in LATAM. Lead product strategy and execution for innovative e-commerce solutions, driving customer satisfaction and loyalty whi...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $155K *

Partner with us to drive transformative people initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams and strategies to enhance operational effectiveness, streamline execution, and deliver measurable business o...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize supply chain operations, ensuring efficient medication delivery from pharmacy partners to patients. Oversee systems, processes, and a team to scale operations amidst ra...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that's advancing workforce capability strategies to enhance learning and performance across a large grocery network. Drive innovative solutions that empower associates and leaders to excel...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Today

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

$90K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a leading organization by enhancing operational knowledge management. Collaborate across teams to ensure associates have access to accurate guidance, driving operational excelle...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Today

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

$90K - $180K *

Champion operational excellence by managing end-to-end supply chain processes, optimizing performance, and leading cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Today

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

$90K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations, enhancing merchandise flow, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve sales and profitability goals while foster...

Bentonville, ARRemote

4 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the transition of projects from development to execution, overseeing estimating, cost forecasting, and scheduling. Manage a team while ensuring alignment with EPC budgets and schedules, driving p...

Austin, TXRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of technology solutions in real estate by leading deal teams, driving proposals, and negotiating contracts to enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency across multiple ac...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with key clients to drive account growth and develop long-term relationships. Leverage your expertise in cybersecurity to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions, ensuring client...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $125K *

Lead business development initiatives in the acute care market, driving revenue growth and expanding client relationships. Collaborate with teams to formulate strategies, negotiate contracts, and anal...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $199K *

Join a dynamic team to lead, coach, and develop sales associates, driving revenue growth through strategic execution and talent retention. Foster C-level relationships and enhance team success in a co...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $180K *

Drive advanced sourcing strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet product demand, negotiate vendor agreements, and ensure supply continuity while fostering innovation and quality...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.