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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$125K - $175K *

Elevate investor relations by leading operations for onboarding, capital calls, and reporting. Drive efficiency and accuracy in managing investor experiences for institutional and high-net-worth clien...

Today

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

$128K - $220K *

Lead the charge in driving successful integration initiatives across functions, translating business goals into strategic plans, managing risks, and fostering collaboration to achieve operational exce...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $139K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead retail consultancy efforts for a major CPG client. Drive strategic planning, manage key projects, and foster strong client relationships while mentoring a talented team...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$97K - $139K *

Shape the future of retail consultancy by leading strategic projects for grocery brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful marketing initiatives, manage client relationships...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that drive revenue growth and enhance customer engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize digital marke...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $87K *

Transform community living by managing site operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering resident relationships. Collaborate with teams to enhance property management and drive positive outcomes for...

Today

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

$75K - $87K *

Lead the charge in managing site operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering community engagement while overseeing financial and administrative functions to enhance property perfor...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate warehouse operations by leading teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration across departments to meet customer demands while managing...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Shape revenue growth strategies through analytical insights and innovative pricing. Oversee cross-functional teams to drive performance and profitability while establishing RGM capabilities. Foster co...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Optimize product strategies and lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive business growth. Collaborate with stakeholders to align product...

6 days ago

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

$190K - $225K *

Launch a transformative approach to supply chain management, driving alignment and continuous improvement across multiple business units to achieve measurable efficiency and cost savings. Collaborate...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Drive customer success initiatives by managing client relationships, ensuring satisfaction, and optimizing service delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience and support busin...

Today

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

$90K - $115K *

Accelerate customer success by fostering relationships, driving engagement, and ensuring satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery and support clients in achieving their goals t...

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

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by leading healthcare operations in Maryland. As a hands-on leader, you'll oversee practice management, drive operational excellence, and foster team growth while preparing for fut...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$225K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing a global supply chain strategy to scale innovative industrial heat solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing, supplier relationships, and pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $165K *

Champion enterprise account growth by cultivating relationships, driving renewals, and maximizing customer value through strategic solutions and consultative selling in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $95K *

Elevate client performance by leading campaign execution and optimization. As a key expert, you'll manage media strategies, oversee team dynamics, and ensure effective collaboration across departments...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $230K *

Lead and elevate program delivery for a complex, multi-disciplinary initiative. Drive strategic orchestration, foster team growth, and ensure compliance while optimizing outcomes through innovative pr...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $170K *

Transform investment strategy and performance management for Separately Managed Accounts (SMA). Drive portfolio construction, risk management, and investor reporting to achieve client objectives and e...

4 weeks ago

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

$156K - $250K *

Advance your career by owning the global go-to-market strategy, focusing on high-touch services in an innovative and strategic role that connects hospitality excellence with cutting-edge technology to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative investment strategies by leading client coverage and deal origination in private credit. Drive transactions with industry expertise while mentoring emerging talent to expand market...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by leading merchant teams to create customer-centric assortments that drive performance, while shaping strategic category direction and improving cross-functional collaboration for a...

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to streamlining advisor transitions, overseeing a 17-person organization to ensure successful onboarding and asset ramp-up, optimizing the advisor experience, and implemen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Optimize the advisor transition process to enhance efficiency and advisor experience. Lead a 17-person team responsible for seamless onboarding, ensuring advisor readiness and adoption of services whi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive large-scale capital projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring on-time, budget-compliant delivery while adhering to quality and regulatory standards, ultimately enhancing business gro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.