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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$70K - $95K *

Lead market growth by developing strategic sales plans and fostering customer relationships. Support the components division through effective collaboration and deep product knowledge, driving profita...

Orlando, FLRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $118K *

Elevate your marketing career by leading innovative promotional campaigns. Own the full lifecycle of promotions through strategic planning and analytics, ensuring alignment with business goals and dri...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic direction and performance for a diverse team of Account Managers, ensuring patient-centric standards and continuous improvement while achieving business objectives...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading IT operations and team development, enhancing service delivery, and managing technology solutions for a dynamic workforce. Drive improvements and ensure seamless suppo...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $135K *

Strategize and lead B2B programmatic operations, enhancing client relationships and campaign success. Drive best practices, optimize performance, and contribute to business growth while managing a tea...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$236K - $296K *

Lead innovative product initiatives by owning vision, strategy, and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform ideas into scalable solutions, driving impactful outcomes for the co...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$209K - $269K *

Drive product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to develop and launch new consumer-facing platforms. Collaborate with executives to shape strategy and ensure alignment across initiatives, t...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving impactful marketing strategies across North America. Lead a remote team to connect sales with targeted initiatives, orchestrate high-impact events, and enhance customer rela...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

Drive cross-functional execution to align teams and deliver impactful systems. Lead complex initiatives, manage dependencies, and enhance operational practices as the organization scales. Foster colla...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$189K - $222K *

Champion client success by leading post-sale operations, ensuring seamless onboarding, delivery, and retention. Drive growth through strategic account management and operational excellence while foste...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Transform the creative landscape by leading innovative art direction and visual storytelling. Collaborate with a dynamic team to craft compelling concepts that resonate with our brand vision and inspi...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of wealth management by leading investment strategies for High Net Worth clients. Drive AUM growth, manage portfolios, and deliver tailored investment solutions while collaborating wi...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Innovate with us to drive strategic product marketing initiatives that enhance capital equipment and consumable sales. Lead go-to-market strategies and foster market adoption, ensuring alignment with...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence across a global portfolio, partnering with leadership to enhance business performance and deliver measurable outcomes in oncology and rare diseas...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Lead the execution of carbon transaction advisory across LAC countries, managing senior government relationships and developing commercialization strategies to support forest protection initiatives an...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$70K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at market expansion by developing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and collaborating with teams to optimize customer experience. Leverage your construction expertise to dri...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 month ago

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

$130K - $150K *

Shape innovative cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure security, scalability, and efficiency in store technology operations. Elevate performance th...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Innovate the growth marketing strategy by building and scaling demand generation, enhancing customer acquisition, and improving LTV through targeted programs in a high-volume SMB environment. Drive fu...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of datacenter procurement by driving strategies for critical infrastructure, leading negotiations, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure seamless project execution and cost-effe...

San Jose, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Engage your sales expertise to drive growth in the commercial and industrial sectors, cultivating relationships, and closing deals on power-distribution equipment while supporting customers across the...

Conroe, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$174K - $261K *

Empower enterprise transformation by leading a specialized sales team focused on cloud, data, and AI solutions. Drive strategic partnerships, coach high-performing sellers, and enhance technology stra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $179K *

Lead the charge in transforming customer support through innovative AI solutions, enhancing satisfaction and operational efficiency. Drive strategic initiatives, foster team excellence, and ensure the...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $112K *

Shape compelling product narratives by leveraging market insights and AI tools. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive go-to-market strategies, ensuring impactful messaging and training materials tha...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $135K *

Innovate sourcing strategies and manage vendor relationships to optimize talent procurement services across various categories, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing cost efficiency a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Champion integrated demand generation to create a predictable pipeline from key accounts. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to architect campaigns, optimize media strategies, and measure perf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.