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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$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...

6 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

$110K - $130K *

Empower a cohesive marketing strategy that elevates brand recognition across subsidiaries. Collaborate with leadership to manage campaigns, community initiatives, and team development while ensuring i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

4 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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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

$158K - $182K *

Drive strategic inventory flow and team development in a key leadership role, ensuring optimal merchandise allocation and replenishment across distribution and retail locations while maximizing sales...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining pricing strategies across 14 brands and three channels, enhancing profitability and governance while collaborating with senior leadership to establish a robust pricing di...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize production operations by leading teams, enhancing processes, and driving performance metrics. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring effective communication and strategic a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Champion category management and P&L ownership, driving brand strategy and innovation across channels. Lead cross-functional teams to execute go-to-market plans, optimize portfolios, and deliver on re...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$166K - $216K *

Shape the future of IT portfolio management by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing resource allocation, and driving value realization in a dynamic, global environment. Collaborate with executive...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing diverse commercial properties, ensuring optimal performance and tenant satisfaction through effective budgeting, maintenance coordination, and proactive commun...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Partner with us to drive new business growth by leading strategic initiatives and building high-value relationships with Fortune 500 clients, leveraging your expertise in clean energy finance and your...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead and scale teams serving Mid-Market customers, driving performance and efficiency while developing processes and metrics that enhance customer experience and operational success...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by developing and executing a robust Investor Relations strategy. Collaborate with executive leadership to communicate financial performance and business initiatives, while managin...

3 weeks ago

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

$117K - $195K *

Oversee district operations by empowering General Managers to drive sales, enhance customer experiences, and develop engaged teams. Collaborate to shape store culture and ensure brand standards are me...

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by managing multiple projects across various brands, ensuring timely and budget-friendly deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional leads to enhance processes and support direct rep...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $120K *

Drive the overall performance of a major retail portfolio, overseeing operations, financials, and team leadership while fostering tenant relations and guest services in a dynamic environment focused o...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Transform your career by leading property management operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering positive relationships with tenants and clients. Drive financial performance through effective budge...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Elevate property management excellence by leading teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing budgets while fostering strong tenant relationships and overseeing construction projects to achieve client...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Transform operations by leading cross-functional teams to optimize the purchase order lifecycle, ensuring product visibility and timely delivery while driving accountability across diverse stakeholder...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.