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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$289K - $362K *

Lead the development and strategy of personal banking products, ensuring exceptional user experience and driving business growth. Manage a high-performing team, align cross-functional efforts, and enh...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming marketing operations through innovative MarTech solutions, driving student and partner success while optimizing efficiency across a multi-brand ecosystem. Own product s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$115K - $138K *

Pioneer innovative construction solutions by managing multiple projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely completion while collaborating with contractors and internal teams to achieve de...

Ohio, USRemote

5 days ago

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

$106K - $140K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing retention strategies for diverse markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable plans that enhance member experience...

Long Beach, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$133K - $171K *

Shape the future of digital video strategy by leading CTV initiatives, optimizing performance, and fostering innovation. Collaborate with teams to connect audience insights with client goals, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Elevate performance across multiple stores by leading a team of General Managers to enhance customer experience, operational excellence, and profitable growth while fostering a collaborative and inclu...

East Windsor, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of external affairs by leading strategic initiatives across a multi-state region. Drive government relations, community engagement, and public policy efforts to support growth and enh...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K - $245K *

Lead a dynamic team of data scientists to optimize client acquisition and retention through innovative algorithms and data-driven strategies, fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving impac...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Develop distinctive trading card products by managing brand strategy, product configurations, and commercial performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and enha...

Neptune, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$222K - $278K *

Empower businesses by eliminating supply chain blind spots. Drive adoption of our innovative Tracking Label product, collaborating with Enterprise teams to enhance shipment visibility and security acr...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the accounting landscape by leading integrations and process improvements, ensuring compliance with USGAAP while fostering team development in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment...

Southlake, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $199K *

Drive innovative design solutions for in-store merchandising and signage to elevate customer experience and support promotional strategies across the retail environment, while collaborating with cross...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence across multiple railroad properties while ensuring safety, compliance, and financial performance. Engage collaboratively with leadership teams to enhance employee developm...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$181K - $245K *

Elevate your career by leading lifecycle marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement, retention, and monetization. Drive impactful programs while managing a high-performing team and collabor...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$201K - $251K *

Elevate access strategies and marketing initiatives for oncology products, focusing on non-clinical value propositions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful product launches and effecti...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial operations by leading accounting, reporting, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure integrity in financial data and support strategic growth initiatives while fos...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Tackle business development and technical collaboration for account growth in financial services. Manage engagements from introduction to expansion, partner with cross-functional teams, and deliver cu...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$212K - $270K *

Drive growth and strategy as a Senior Director, leading a high-performing sales team to achieve exceptional results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on new business and expansion across di...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$127K - $171K *

Lead a dynamic team in overseeing compliance and supervision for securities and investment advisers. Drive risk mitigation strategies, enhance supervisory frameworks, and collaborate with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $182K *

Transform global commerce by defining product strategy and execution for scalable carrier integrations. Engage in high-impact collaboration across teams to streamline operations and enhance product re...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $225K *

Drive operational excellence by leading care team operations and enhancing member experiences. Build scalable systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality interactions across all touchpoin...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading multimillion-dollar automated storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction a...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Join us to optimize the commercial operating plan for small accounts, enhancing customer experiences and driving measurable growth through hands-on strategies and collaboration across teams...

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4 days ago

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

$195K - $245K *

Champion AI strategy and implementation in healthcare, leading a team to deliver measurable value. Drive business development, client engagement, and practice growth while shaping innovative solutions...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock project potential as a Program Manager, leading cross-functional teams to enhance released products, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment with organizational goals in a dynamic, re...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.