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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$150K - $180K *

Drive enterprise growth by building relationships and navigating complex sales processes in regulated industries. Leverage your expertise to close deals and articulate our vision, ensuring alignment w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $110K *

Lead the management of production orders, ensuring timely delivery of quality goods while optimizing vendor relationships and production standards across multiple categories and teams...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the ETF Clearing business, driving strategy, product innovation, and client engagement while ensuring operational excellence and risk management. Collaborate across teams to enhance service deliv...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Champion the future of ETF Clearing by leading product strategy, enhancing client engagement, and driving operational excellence. Leverage your expertise to innovate and ensure market resiliency while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Join us in leading the ETF Clearing business, driving strategy, product innovation, and operational excellence. You'll oversee product management, enhance client engagement, and ensure market resilien...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $305K *

Create and launch a global SME fleet program, driving product strategy and growth. Collaborate across regions to enhance Mastercard's fleet offerings, ensuring alignment with small business needs and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $305K *

Launch your career by leading Mastercard's global SME fleet program, defining product strategy and value propositions. Collaborate across regions to enhance payment solutions for small businesses, dri...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform the product landscape by leading a high-performing team, driving innovation, and establishing strategic alignment to deliver premium offerings that resonate with consumers and fuel profitabl...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative marketing strategies for key wholesale accounts. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance consumer engagement and optimize brand presence, ensuring alignment wi...

Yesterday

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead financial strategy and operations for a key business unit, driving P&L accountability, financial planning, and performance analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate growth by coaching franchise owners in sales strategies, optimizing processes, and enhancing customer acquisition. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop training programs that foster a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $132K *

Take ownership of category merchandising strategies, leading a team to enhance revenue and margin through supplier management, product mix optimization, and effective pricing. Collaborate cross-functi...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Optimize demand planning across product categories by transforming insights into actionable forecasts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer service and inventory productivity wh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive revenue growth by leading a high-performing sales team, developing strategic sales plans, and fostering customer relationships across diverse commercial markets. Collaborate cross-functionally t...

London, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape strategic growth initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, developing future strategies, and assessing performance to drive Nike's brand success in North America. Collaborate with leadershi...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $129K *

Drive impactful sales initiatives and strengthen key retail partnerships through strategic planning and execution, leveraging analytical insights to foster business growth and enhance customer relatio...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $140K *

Drive innovative media strategies for healthcare clients, leveraging audience insights and performance data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$264K - $366K *

Join a team that's redefining digital commerce by leading innovative marketing strategies for premium retail e-commerce, driving customer engagement and conversion across global markets...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $120K *

Champion regional business activities by managing product pricing and supply chain collaborations. Drive market analysis, support sales initiatives, and optimize inventory strategies to enhance profit...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $250K *

Lead operational excellence at a manufacturing facility, driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements while managing budgets and fostering employee development to achieve strategic goals and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$156K - $250K *

Drive operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Foster employee development and ensure compliance while managing budgets and improving custo...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$106K - $170K *

Champion innovative media strategies and lead a dynamic team to execute impactful campaigns, aligning client goals with effective planning and performance analysis while fostering strong client relati...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$81K - $129K *

Elevate your career by leading media strategy and planning for diverse clients. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage multiple accounts, and mentor a talented team while ensuring alignment with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Transform distribution operations by leading high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring customer satisfaction while managing safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Drive str...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion operational excellence and team success. Lead a division to drive safety, profitability, and customer satisfaction while developing strategic plans and fostering a high-performing culture for...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.