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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$160K - $240K *

Lead the transformation of SAP merchandising solutions, ensuring seamless integration across finance, supply chain, and digital platforms. Drive scalable, high-performing solutions that enhance operat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic and operational initiatives for a research center, ensuring efficient administration, financial management, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance research productivit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $250K *

Drive excellence in supply chain management by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing material flow, and enhancing supplier relationships to achieve productivity and cost-saving goals across multip...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$98K - $139K *

Lead manufacturing operations to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and fostering a high-performing culture. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve strateg...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$208K - $312K *

Shape the future of financial leadership by driving performance and governance for a U.S. Federal Government business. Collaborate with executive teams to provide strategic insights, enhance operation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of architectural design by leading a talented team to deliver innovative new construction projects that meet client expectations and adhere to industry standards, ensuring quality and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of customer success in financial services by leading strategy, enhancing customer adoption, and fostering partnerships. Drive growth through a high-performing team while collaborating...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining customer success in financial services. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance customer adoption, retention, and growth while developing a high-performing organization tha...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive the growth of an industrial real estate portfolio by leading investment strategies, sourcing deals, and executing transactions while mentoring a team and managing investor relationships to achie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Transform complex private markets transactions by providing strategic legal guidance, managing risks, and collaborating with investment teams to support North American Real Assets strategies while ens...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic legal guidance in Credit Investments, focusing on restructurings and asset management. Collaborate with global teams to navigate complex financial landscapes an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate business growth by developing strategic partnerships and driving integrated retail merchandise sales and logistics solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to maximize client satisfaction an...

1 week ago

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

$142K - $189K *

Partner with us to drive financial strategy and performance across categories, influencing key decisions and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance value creation and governanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $175K *

Lead transformative supply chain initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer loyalty. Drive cross-functional programs that elevate operational performance and NPS, ensuring a seamless experience fr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading transformative supply chain initiatives that enhance efficiency and customer loyalty. Drive cross-functional programs to achieve best-in-class NPS in grocery, leveraging...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of finance by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing performance, and driving scalable processes across a multi-site manufacturing environment while partnering with senior leadershi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $225K *

Lead the charge in overseeing branch operations for lumber, truss, and windows, integrating production, logistics, and customer service to ensure safety and efficiency while driving profitability and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic partner in business development, driving revenue through VARs and resellers. Collaborate with sales teams to enhance partner engagement and pipeline creation, ensu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $235K *

Transform U.S. channel distribution strategies for nephrology products, focusing on compliance, patient access, and operational efficiency. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize launches and adapt t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$168K - $227K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic supply chain initiatives and operations. Drive performance and innovation across planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier management while fostering cross-f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform digital media strategies by leading client engagements, optimizing retail media, and enhancing in-house capabilities. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful campaigns and drive measurab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Lead and optimize a centralized distribution sales team, driving performance and establishing consistent processes for commercial distribution of lifting products while collaborating across department...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a leadership role overseeing a major manufacturing operation. Shape the plant's vision, enhance performance across key metrics, and foster a culture of continuous improvement wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive revenue growth by exceeding occupancy and revenue targets. Lead business development initiatives, manage marketing strategies, and maintain competitive analysis to enhance community visibility a...

6 days ago

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

$225K - $300K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives in the Individual Markets segment, partnering with leadership to execute priorities, enhance operations, and foster cross-functional collaboration for...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.