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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$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

$160K - $225K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing operational and financial activities of a large commercial property, ensuring tenant satisfaction and effective budget control while fostering staff development and per...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize distribution operations by managing financial performance, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safe work environment. Lead a team to enhance efficiency in product movement and inventory mana...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead strategic financial initiatives by developing advanced models, supporting capital markets transactions, and delivering actionable insights to executive leadership. Collaborate across functions to...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $260K *

Lead the charge in complex business negotiations, influencing senior leaders while managing risk and compliance. Drive strategic decision-making and deliver practical solutions that support business o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career with this strategic leadership role focused on driving ecommerce growth, online performance, and customer experience. Collaborate across multiple teams to optimize strategy and ach...

Reposted today

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform the ecommerce landscape by leading digital strategy, enhancing customer experience, and driving profitable growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and deliver...

Reposted yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in driving retail excellence by coaching a dynamic team, ensuring project execution, and maintaining high standards across your territory. Shape the future of merchandising strategies...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Champion the future of experiential marketing by leading client relationships and strategic programming for two major NYC properties, driving engagement and cultural relevance while overseeing a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Champion financial strategy and operations by leading a regional finance team, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance to drive performance and achieve financial objectives across the organi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Transform customer engagement as a key business partner driving growth and strategy. Lead initiatives that enhance product offerings, analyze market performance, and foster collaboration across teams...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $150K *

Unlock the potential of the entertainment venue market by driving sales for an innovative storage solution. Build relationships with operators, shape market strategies, and establish a pipeline from t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex product group initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-team collaboration. Mentor program managers while driving transformat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $186K *

Unlock strategic insights to drive business decisions across innovative medicines. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop actionable plans, leveraging market research and competitive intelligence f...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform the financial planning and analysis function for a dynamic division. Lead a team to establish processes, reporting, and analytics that provide actionable insights, driving strategic decision...

Langley, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$176K - $221K *

Drive strategic pricing and access initiatives for a diverse portfolio, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and business objectives. Lead cross-functional collaboration to optimize patient access...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative commerce solutions by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and drive adoption of AI-powered technologies...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence and regulatory compliance! Oversee daily activities, manage production, and collaborate with leadership to boost profitability and strategic growth wi...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$150K - $160K *

Pioneer a unified commercial operating model that standardizes workflows across media, capital, and barter transactions, ensuring seamless integration and compliance within agency investment operation...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Engage in refining sales strategies, managing teams, and fostering partnerships to achieve business objectives in a dynamic territory, contributing to market growth and channel marketing initiatives w...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the growth of technology sales in the Western territory by leading a team of account managers and applications engineers. Drive results through strategic market insights, channel partnerships...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $150K *

Develop strategic business relationships to drive revenue growth and enhance customer satisfaction. Utilize market insights to create tailored business plans and ensure profitable account management w...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   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.