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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$136K - $242K *

Partner with us to lead and execute a comprehensive Change Management strategy, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful transitions and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a diverse retail property portfolio, managing operations, budgets, and tenant relations while driving revenue growth and enhancing customer experiences through strategic...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in branch operations, driving financial performance and customer satisfaction through strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and team development while ensuring compliance and...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive financial performance and operational excellence across district operations, ensuring profitability and growth through strategic business development, compliance, and effective leadership of bra...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive district financial performance and operational excellence while leading strategic growth initiatives. Empower teams to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability through effective managemen...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $170K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading production teams, optimizing processes, and driving growth in a dynamic industrial environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance capacity and ensure c...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine sales leadership by driving strategic direction and fostering partnerships. Lead a dynamic team to enhance profitability and productivity across key accounts, ensuring growth and innovation...

2 weeks ago

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

$151K - $189K *

Drive brand growth and marketing strategies for a leading holiday lighting business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand positioning, develop retailer-specific plans, and optimize...

2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Lead financial strategy for manufacturing operations, driving insights and optimizing costs. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance productivity and reporting, ensuring financial performance al...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $250K *

Drive fund accounting excellence by leading a team, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and collaborating across departments to optimize financial processes and reporting for private fund structures...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $230K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes through effective management of the Automation and Controls team, ensuring strategic alignment with innovation initiatives while fostering a cultu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $146K *

Lead the charge in driving sales and operational excellence across multiple retail locations, inspiring teams to achieve business goals while fostering a client-centric culture and developing future l...

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

$92K - $110K *

Partner with us to enhance distribution strategy, manage relationships, and drive process improvements. Lead annual planning, analyze performance, and seize growth opportunities while collaborating ac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$240K - $320K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, and performance management. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive insights and optimize resource allocati...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $160K *

Lead the transformation of fleet procurement by establishing strategic partnerships and optimizing operations. Drive efficiency in sourcing vehicles and equipment, ensuring timely delivery and cost-ef...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $160K *

Build and lead a high-performing acquisitions team to optimize fleet procurement, enhance vendor relationships, and drive efficiency in sourcing vehicles and equipment, ensuring timely delivery and co...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team of managers to optimize warehouse performance, balance workloads, and meet customer commitments while adapting to changing priorities and business cycles...

4 days ago

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

$168K - $210K *

Lead digital manufacturing initiatives to enhance equipment performance and operational visibility. Drive strategic projects and support teams in troubleshooting to optimize plant reliability and sust...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$168K - $210K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by leading digital initiatives and technical support teams. Drive performance improvements, optimize equipment reliability, and enhance operational visibility through...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading product operations, enhancing processes, and driving AI adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product delivery and analytics, ensuring seamless c...

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5 days ago

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

$211K - $264K *

Empower global supply chain efficiency by leading systems and data strategies for drug movement, ensuring compliance and innovation in serialization, packaging, and security while collaborating across...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by developing Revenue Growth Management capabilities for CPG brands, translating pricing and trade strategies into impactful software solutions while collaborating across teams to opt...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic digital marketing strategy. Drive paid media performance, manage a substantial budget, and coach a talented team to transform advertising investments into meas...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Engage in managing luxury retail construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders across multiple sites...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Drive excellence by managing luxury retail construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery while fostering strong relationships with clients a...

4 days 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.