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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$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic licensing partnerships, managing negotiations and agreements while ensuring brand integrity. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster growth and maintain relations...

4 weeks ago

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

$121K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team to lead operational excellence, driving process improvements and strategic initiatives. Collaborate across functions to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and foster a culture...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of financial strategy by driving analysis, modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to support key decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Your insights will shape o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $154K *

Develop and execute strategic sales initiatives while leading a team to enhance business growth in the residential dealer segment. Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive performance and foster rel...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $154K *

Champion growth by leading strategic sales initiatives in the residential dealer segment. Collaborate with teams to develop territory plans, drive business development, and mentor field sales represen...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$142K - $167K *

Grow your career with a Senior Director role, managing custom research studies for global clients. Leverage your expertise to deliver impactful insights, oversee project teams, and build strong client...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $167K *

Champion client success by leading high-impact research projects, managing teams, and delivering actionable insights. Drive revenue growth and foster strong client relationships while ensuring quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $167K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful brand research solutions, managing multiple project teams, and fostering strong client relationships to drive revenue growth and client satisfaction in a dynami...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $167K *

Shape impactful client relationships by leading custom research projects, driving insights, and managing teams to deliver high-quality results. Oversee a portfolio generating $2.5-$5M in revenue while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $167K *

Drive impactful client relationships and lead high-value research projects, managing teams to deliver insights that enhance brand performance. Shape strategies for growth while ensuring client satisfa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $165K *

Elevate client outcomes by leading strategic media effectiveness initiatives, driving growth through insightful research and advisory. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence investment deci...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $165K *

Elevate client outcomes by leading strategic media effectiveness initiatives. Drive growth through insightful research, influence investment decisions, and build high-performing teams to deliver excep...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic client accounts, driving growth through media effectiveness research, and shaping impactful strategies that influence investment decisions and client outcomes...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $165K *

Transform client outcomes by leading strategic media effectiveness initiatives. Drive growth through insightful research and advisory, while managing high-value accounts and building high-performing t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $165K *

Shape the future of client success by leading strategic media effectiveness initiatives. Drive growth and influence investment decisions through expert advisory and innovative research, ensuring opera...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $300K *

Empower growth in fixed operations by leading service, parts, and scheduling teams to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practic...

1 week ago

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

$225K - $240K *

Transform business growth by leading a high-performing sales team, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing client relationships to accelerate revenue across digital solutions in North America...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of financial planning and analysis across diverse channels, partnering with senior leadership to drive performance, evaluate growth opportunities, and enhance profitability in a dynamic...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming retail spaces by leading construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely delivery while collaborating with diverse in...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform site operations by leading high-volume reconditioning centers, ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while driving strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across m...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion logistics excellence by overseeing multi-location warehouse operations, managing vendor relationships, and leading a dynamic logistics team to support seamless program execution nationwide. B...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Oversee daily distribution center operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. Lead teams to achieve operational goals, optimize processes, and foster a culture of continuous im...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$149K - $226K *

Lead corporate accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial results and compliance. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while developing a high-performing team to support busi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate retail operations by leading a dynamic team to deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving financial success and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform business operations by leading high-impact initiatives that drive revenue and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and make strategic decisions for sus...

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  •   Less than 5 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.