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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$97K - $142K *

Shape the future of credit risk management by overseeing a diverse portfolio, implementing policies, and collaborating with teams to drive growth while mitigating financial exposure in a dynamic envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise data transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and drive business growth, while aligning technology and analytics with strategic organizatio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead financial planning and analysis for the Commercial organization, driving budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate with leaders to optimize resource allocation and support strategic deci...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $200K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you lead strategic client projects, foster relationships, and drive operational excellence. Leverage your expertise in cost management to deliver exceptional va...

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

$140K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading diverse teams and managing key client relationships. Leverage your extensive cost management expertise to drive project success and foster growth while contributing to s...

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

$185K - $220K *

Drive operational excellence by leading supply chain strategies, managing sourcing, and building scalable processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and mitigate risk...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading SEO strategies, managing client relationships, and driving innovative solutions to meet business objectives while developing high-performing tea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing property management operations, team development, and client relations. Drive business growth while ensuring exceptional service and operational effi...

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

$113K - $169K *

Unlock potential by enhancing the app experience for parents through strategic product management, driving engagement and sales, while collaborating across teams to deliver impactful solutions within...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Manage and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility, oversee a creative team, and develop communication collateral, while collaborating with leadership to drive firm obje...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of logistics by leading a dynamic 3PL Distribution Center, ensuring operational excellence and profitability while fostering teamwork and exceeding customer expectations in a fast-pac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Champion a dynamic marketing strategy that enhances branding and PR efforts. Lead a talented team to craft impactful communications while driving collaboration with firm leaders for strategic growth a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of retail by defining and executing visual merchandising strategies that enhance customer experiences and elevate brand presence across showrooms, ensuring intuitive product presentat...

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

$140K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading treasury transformation initiatives. Manage cash forecasting, banking operations, and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial gov...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Strategize and lead a high-performing corporate real estate team, managing a diverse portfolio of offices. Drive operational excellence and transformation through effective partnerships, technology, a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative merchandising processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency. Lead a diverse team, manage cross-functional projects, and drive strategic improvements aligned with organizat...

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

$100K - $120K *

Oversee district operations by fostering a positive culture, ensuring exceptional customer service, driving sales growth, and developing leadership capabilities while upholding company standards and f...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate regional performance by leading multi-unit operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, achieving annual sales growth, and fostering a culture of development and accountability within yo...

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform sales leadership by driving GTM strategies, building high-performing teams, and ensuring revenue growth through disciplined execution and cross-functional collaboration. Elevate enterprise p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $88K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering exceptional restaurant experiences while leading a dynamic team. Drive operational excellence in a complex environment, with responsibilities for staffing, pro...

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

$170K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead strategic OEM sales initiatives, cultivate executive relationships, and drive revenue growth through innovative technology solutions in the automotive sector. Shape the...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Drive the OEM sales strategy, cultivating relationships with executive clients. Lead teams to enhance dealer penetration and optimize revenue through effective account management and collaboration acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic sales leader, driving OEM relationships and initiatives while leading a talented team to exceed revenue objectives and enhance dealer penetration. Engage with key...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing top-tier sales talent in real estate, fostering success through expert coaching, training, and cutting-edge technology. Embrace limitless growth opportunities while enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$175K - $185K *

Unlock your potential in a leadership role overseeing a $12B transportation network. Drive strategic direction, optimize operations, and scale logistics across multi-modal channels while building high...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.