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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$220K - $255K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading strategic payor relationships and driving reimbursement strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient access and optimize coverage for innovat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $240K *

Champion the modernization of global supply chain analytics by transforming data into actionable insights, driving AI-assisted workflows, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making and...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower customer success by driving sales growth in a fast-paced cybersecurity startup. Collaborate with stakeholders to articulate product value, expand our portfolio, and maintain pivotal relationsh...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sourcing for MRO and renewable energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure material avail...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $231K *

Lead the charge in product execution, driving growth and market penetration by collaborating with sales teams to develop strategies and equip them with tools for success. Enhance customer value throug...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Lead Post Close operations, ensuring compliance and quality in loan processes. Collaborate with senior management to enhance efficiency and risk management while fostering a culture of continuous impr...

Orange, CARemote

5 days ago

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

$110K - $160K *

Drive your career with a strategic role in Product Operations, partnering with leaders to transform complex challenges into actionable insights, while enhancing cross-functional collaboration and leve...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic portfolio of affordable housing communities, driving team performance, operational excellence, and ensuring resident satisfaction. Shape the future of affordab...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join us to drive product strategy and vision for finance functions, optimizing Record to Report and FP&A processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial systems and ensure comp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$159K - $273K *

Lead the SEO strategy for multiple rental platforms, driving organic traffic growth through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Own performance metrics and prioritize initiatives to enhance mar...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $286K *

Architect strategic account relationships to drive growth and profitability. Leverage deep connections with C-suite executives to deliver tailored solutions and maximize renewals, ensuring customer sa...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with Target to drive sales and brand awareness through strategic storytelling and relationship building. Leverage insights and data to enhance product placement and execution, ensuring alignmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive full-funnel performance for assigned university partners, balancing tactical execution with strategic insights. Serve as a trusted contact, lead initiatives, and enhance partner growth to suppor...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $130K *

Drive credit performance by supporting and training field teams across Verizon stores. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet and exceed credit goals, enhance customer experiences, and foster strong cl...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Lead the development of a clinical supply consulting practice, combining expertise in forecasting, planning, and optimization to enhance decision-making for sponsors. Drive innovation and commercial g...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$205K - $220K *

Engage and lead a dynamic sales and marketing team to drive energy storage project success. Focus on coaching, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to align opportunities with st...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $138K *

Lead the strategic management of accounts receivable functions, optimizing cash flow and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, resolve escalations, and drive performance a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$70K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize supplier relationships, enhance product quality, and drive cost efficiencies. Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourci...

Bentonville, ARRemote

5 days ago

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

$190K - $200K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading transformation initiatives and optimizing Shared Services. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $156K *

Innovate customer marketing strategies to enhance engagement and drive revenue. Oversee direct mail and CRM initiatives, leveraging analytics to optimize performance and deliver actionable insights fo...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Drive impactful paid search strategies for higher education clients, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution. Lead performance optimization and client engagement to achieve measurable busin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by owning systems that enhance customer journeys. Collaborate across teams to design scalable processes, streamline billing, and drive revenue growth while tackling complex challen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team to manage bank capital relationships, drive coverage strategies, and support capital formation initiatives. This role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment, focus...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and develop Channel AEs, driving growth in the Accountant sector. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance partner success and exceed sales goals in a fast-paced environme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $220K *

Unlock project management excellence in Global Regulatory Affairs, driving timelines and compliance for drug submissions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate documentation and effective...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.