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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$100K - $120K *

Analyze high-impact transactions and support sales operations while developing partnerships. Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives, managing relationships and driving growth through inn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform business outcomes by driving sales and fostering relationships. Collaborate with teams to achieve objectives, enhance market presence, and leverage insights for strategic growth in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by managing key customer relationships and achieving sales goals. Collaborate with teams to enhance market presence and profitability while leveraging insights to optimize bu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive business success by managing customer relationships and achieving sales goals. Collaborate with teams to enhance market presence and leverage insights for strategic growth in the natural channel...

Livermore, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize regional sourcing and supplier management for raw materials, driving cost performance and risk mitigation. Collaborate across teams to enhance supply chain resilience and ensure compliance wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $195K *

Champion growth by leading complex commercial operations projects, driving sales transformation initiatives, and collaborating across global teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and achieve s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading CRM and Lifecycle Marketing strategies to enhance customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. Drive initiatives across multiple channels, leveraging analytics to optim...

2 weeks ago

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

$190K - $240K *

Engage as a strategic leader driving commercial growth through AI integration. Collaborate across teams to optimize sales operations and foster partnerships, ensuring alignment with AI development to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $230K *

Champion revenue growth by leading a high-performing sales team, driving strategy, and enhancing sales execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and achieve ambitious revenue tar...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $105K *

Collaborate to enhance website content and user experience across multiple platforms, ensuring adherence to brand standards and best practices. Utilize analytics to drive strategic improvements and op...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $229K *

Lead the AI Product Engineering team to design, build, and deliver innovative AI solutions that enhance business operations, ensuring integration with core systems and adherence to engineering best pr...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower high-performing teams to deliver business intelligence insights, manage client relationships, and drive impactful category management strategies through innovative analysis and collaboration w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$87K - $127K *

Elevate sales performance by designing and executing strategic marketing programs. Build strong relationships with vendors and clients to drive profitable growth and enhance account management. Join a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Optimize operations by collaborating with branch managers to drive sales growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure efficient inventory management while overseeing daily activities and P&L resp...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $150K *

Lead store operations by driving sales, talent development, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to implement strategic plans, optimize processes, and cultivate a high-performance culture...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive revenue optimization by developing pricing strategies and sales initiatives for multiple resort properties, ensuring alignment with business objectives and maximizing guest engagement through ef...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving new-business and subscription growth for a leading private credit benchmarks data product. Engage with institutional buyers to deliver valuable insights and analytics, mana...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in commercial mortgage and real estate investments, overseeing a $17B portfolio and contributing to $2B in annual origination. Guide junior analysts while managing due diligence and bu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing market operations to enhance member experience and drive growth. Collaborate with local teams to achieve performance goals, ensuring high-quality service delivery and ope...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving sales strategies and market development, overseeing a dynamic team to enhance guest experiences and achieve financial goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to elevate the hot...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on driving revenue growth through innovative strategies. In this dynamic role, you'll manage the complete sales cycle, guiding customers through complex cybersecurity challe...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Join a team where you will drive strategic planning and enhance operational frameworks to optimize performance and foster collaboration across departments, contributing to transformative solutions and...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $160K *

Transform the customer experience by leading a diverse team across multiple districts, focusing on sales performance, operational excellence, and talent development to drive profitability and ensure c...

Minnesota, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$98K *

Lead and inspire a front office team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, ensuring smooth operations and high standards of service. Collaborate across departments to enhance guest satisfaction an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$190K - $275K *

Deliver exceptional construction management by driving client satisfaction, managing teams, ensuring project success on budget and schedule, while fostering business growth and maintaining compliance...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.