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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$75K - $98K *

Drive success by leading leasing strategies and a high-performing team. Elevate occupancy and revenue through market insights and collaborative efforts, ensuring resident satisfaction while mentoring...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$165K - $220K *

Engage in strategic leadership and operational excellence by driving innovative in-store marketing initiatives that enhance customer experiences and boost sales across retail channels, ensuring brand...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$127K - $159K *

Drive project oversight for restaurant and retail developments, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and budget compliance while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex approvals...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $157K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer-focused sales experiences by managing teams, driving strategic partnerships, and fostering a culture of excellence in luxury retail. Collaborate with various depa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $200K *

Lead packaging innovation and creative strategy across brands, fostering design excellence and operational efficiency. Oversee development from concept through production, mentoring teams, and ensurin...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion supply chain excellence by leading procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Drive inventory optimization and cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Champion sales growth through strategic leadership, fostering relationships, and optimizing team performance to drive sustainable revenue for the division while managing impactful sales strategies and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by leading the operational setup and management of a dynamic accessory line. Drive supply chain efficiency, optimize distribution strategies, and enhance customer service while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $145K *

Lead the operational setup and management of a shower accessory business, developing scalable supply chain strategies, optimizing distribution networks, and ensuring exceptional customer service and o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $155K *

Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams to meet performance targets and se...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$250K - $350K *

Shape strategic growth by leading M&A advisory engagements, driving business development, and mentoring a high-performing team to deliver exceptional client results in a dynamic environment...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $350K *

Transform client relationships through strategic mergers and acquisitions. Lead a dynamic team, drive business development, and deliver measurable results while mentoring staff and ensuring timely exe...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic Distribution Center, driving efficiency, cost effectiveness, and team development while ensuring high service levels and inventory integrity across operations...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of financial services by driving sales growth, building relationships, and expanding market share. Collaborate with partners and clients to identify opportunities and close complex de...

Connecticut, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $225K *

Partner with us to optimize supply chain operations, enhance vendor relationships, and drive cost efficiencies. Lead a dynamic team while ensuring seamless logistics and inventory management to meet c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate eCommerce growth by strategizing and executing sales initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance market share and drive revenue through innovative digital solutions and a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion eCommerce growth by developing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance market share and drive revenue. Leverage analytics to optimize performance and lead initiati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $212K *

Pioneer operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance store productivity and customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement effective strategies and drive i...

3 weeks ago

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

$151K - $203K *

Shape the future of marketing by building systems that unify messaging, drive growth, and enhance customer engagement across departments. Collaborate with teams to create impactful strategies that sup...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate financial strategy and planning by leading global financial operations, investor relations, and capital allocation. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving sales and customer retention strategies for flagship B2B events, fostering high-performing teams, and maximizing account growth through strategic partnerships and innovative...

5 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Develop and lead the product vision for innovative sports data experiences, driving subscriber growth and engagement through strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration. Help shape premi...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$159K - $265K *

Take ownership of the product strategy for a leading sports website, driving innovation and team success while collaborating across design and engineering. Lead, mentor, and develop product managers t...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise-level client services and program delivery. Drive operational excellence and strategic growth while fostering strong partnerships across teams to enhance client...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping client engagement strategies and driving operational excellence. Lead enterprise-level client services, ensuring high-performing programs and strong partnerships in a dynami...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.