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 *

Manage business unit operations, define strategies, and drive P&L accountability. Lead a team to enhance market presence, ensure customer satisfaction, and foster innovation while navigating internati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Champion financial leadership and strategic initiatives to drive profitability and operational efficiency in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $220K *

Unlock financial excellence by leading strategic planning, analysis, and governance for manufacturing operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and operational efficie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$180K - $220K *

Empower your career by leading financial strategies that drive profitability and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and support strategic initiative...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$177K - $295K *

Champion the transformation to SAP S/4HANA, driving deployment and business readiness while collaborating with leadership to ensure alignment and successful execution of global ERP initiatives at the...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$230K - $250K *

Elevate commercial strategies by leading a high-performing team to drive profitable growth across diverse wholesale and broker-supported businesses, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and o...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by developing and executing go-to-market strategies in regional financial sectors. Build relationships and partnerships, while leading sales cycles to drive high-value B2B revenue and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving growth and building strategic partnerships in the financial sector. Leverage your B2B enterprise sales expertise to develop market strategies and own revenue targets while f...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to enhance franchise performance by leading a team of Franchise Performance Leaders. Drive operational excellence, foster franchisee relationships, and implement strategic initiatives...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Empower franchisees by leading operational excellence initiatives, fostering relationships, and guiding a team of Franchise Performance Leaders to drive brand success and continuous improvement across...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team to enhance franchise performance, foster relationships, and implement strategic initiatives that align with brand vision and operational goals...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team to enhance franchise performance, foster relationships with franchisees, and implement strategic initiatives that align with brand vision and operational...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by leading a team to enhance franchise performance, drive strategic initiatives, and foster strong franchisee relationships for brand success and continuous improvement...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team to enhance franchise performance, ensuring alignment with brand vision and fostering strong franchisee relationships for sustained growth and success...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leading demand generation initiatives that drive qualified leads and enhance engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute integrated marketing c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize demand generation strategies, execute integrated campaigns, and drive lead nurturing programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engagement and support...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $132K *

Drive innovation in supply chain operations by owning process design for packing functions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and scalability, ensuring impactful solutions that mode...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead a multi-store retail operation, fostering a Customer First experience. Drive sales growth, cultivate talent, and enhance performance through effective leadership and st...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$200K - $230K *

Lead the comprehensive marketing function, driving customer growth through integrated strategies across brand, retail, digital, and lifecycle marketing, while optimizing performance and maintaining br...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at driving client acquisition through innovative, data-driven marketing strategies. Lead multi-channel campaigns, optimize sales technology, and engage with industry leaders to bui...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform corporate marketing strategies by driving initiatives that elevate brand awareness, generate leads, and foster partnerships. Lead diverse teams to execute integrated campaigns focused on gro...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Help us shape the future of digital advertising by leading a team in delivering programmatic campaign excellence and leveraging data-driven insights to meet client objectives across various channels...

New York, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $180K *

Lead the charge in retail media search strategy for a beauty-focused portfolio, driving impactful commerce activation across specialty retailers and department stores while managing a talented team to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Lead the manufacturing team to optimize production processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a culture of innovation while collaborating...

5 days ago

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

$125K - $145K *

Analyze and optimize retail performance across the Americas. Collaborate with teams to identify insights, drive strategies, and support data-driven decisions in a luxury retail environment. Elevate bu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

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.