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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$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by leading national accounts, driving strategy, and enhancing partnerships with specialty distributors and GPOs. Leverage expertise to ensure product availability and exceed corporate...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping innovative business lending products, driving customer journeys from eligibility to repayment while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-fu...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive revenue growth by managing mid-market customer accounts, enhancing relationships, and identifying upsell opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer success and max...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a global team to deliver high-quality wellbeing programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective execution, maintain standards, and enhance participa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $210K *

Engage as the senior creative leader, ensuring top-tier quality and performance across all creative outputs. Drive a culture of testing and learning while fostering strong client relationships and lea...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex federal digital services programs, ensuring strategic direction, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships across multidisciplinary teams while ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $247K *

Empower growth by leading dealer operations, driving market share, and enhancing dealer satisfaction. Oversee P&L, optimize processes, and collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading strategic initiatives that foster growth. Develop and optimize recruitment processes while creating a culture of inclusion and innovation to attract top talent...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K *

Drive project success by leading software implementations for utility billing and client information solutions, ensuring top-tier delivery and client satisfaction in a remote environment. Engage cross...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K - $249K *

Elevate your career by leading compliance governance initiatives, managing risk assessments, and enhancing training programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead live event productions from concept to execution. Utilize your expertise in technical production and client management to deliver seamless experiences while collaborating w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$232K - $290K *

Optimize revenue generation by leading Sales and Revenue Operations, driving performance across customer-facing teams, and fostering a culture of excellence through strategic initiatives and cross-fun...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $150K *

Champion client success by leading complex enterprise implementations, managing risks, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Drive stakeholder engagement and project delivery while fostering strong rela...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $164K *

Join a team that enhances accounting efficiency through strategic program management and month-end close processes. Foster collaboration across functions, drive process improvements, and optimize peop...

Washington, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $151K *

Unlock potential by leading the HV overhead switchgear portfolio, driving product strategy, market development, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve profitable growth and enhance utility solu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform integrated marketing initiatives to drive brand growth and customer engagement. Own CRM lifecycle marketing, optimize mobile app performance, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance mar...

Hartford, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $247K *

Transform the product landscape for growth by steering domains pricing and monetization strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive customer engagement, and set measurable objectives to...

New York City, NYRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Partner with us to lead transformative HR initiatives in a dynamic professional services environment. Shape talent strategies, drive AI integration, and build a robust People Services practice that su...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $165K *

Transform sourcing strategies by leading initiatives across key spend categories, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize supplier performance, mitigate risks, and drive cost savings while ensurin...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Reimagine business improvement strategies as a senior contributor, leading high-impact initiatives across functions. Drive alignment, governance, and measurable outcomes while influencing stakeholders...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $130K *

Lead operational initiatives by managing project plans, coordinating teams, and driving efficiencies. Analyze data to improve performance while fostering accountability and continuous improvement to m...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$180K - $210K *

Drive growth by leading a dynamic sales team in the oncology sector, focusing on strategy execution, client relationships, and market insights to achieve revenue targets and enhance service delivery...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $106K *

Drive the successful execution of events from planning through post-event, managing logistics, equipment, budgeting, and team coordination to ensure seamless experiences and satisfaction for stakehold...

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Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $286K *

Shape the future of sales by leading a dynamic team to drive new business, refine strategies, and enhance customer experiences in a fast-paced SaaS environment, while mentoring leaders and achieving a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing financial systems and controls, bridging Accounting, Finance, and IT. Drive improvements in data integrity, reporting, and automation while collaborating across teams to s...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.