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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$85K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in multi-unit retail operations. Drive exceptional customer experiences while achieving revenue goals and fostering a motivated workforce. Your leadership...

4 days ago

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

$85K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead and inspire a dynamic team across multiple locations, ensuring exceptional customer experiences while achieving revenue goals and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail...

4 days ago

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

$140K - $220K *

Elevate the strategic design and governance of health, welfare, and retirement programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives while optimizing operations and enhancing employee experience acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $125K *

Lead the charge in optimizing performance campaigns across video and digital channels. Drive strategy, enhance team capabilities, and ensure seamless execution to meet client goals and KPIs while fost...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of energy by identifying growth opportunities and driving strategic development. Lead complex transactions, collaborate with teams, and leverage your expertise to create value in rene...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Drive enterprise-level sales by leading strategic initiatives with major grocery retailers. Leverage industry expertise to shape sales strategies, close complex deals, and deepen relationships, ultima...

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

$125K - $150K *

Join us in transforming manufacturing operations across a multi-site network. Lead the modernization of processes and technology, ensuring effective adoption and measurable improvements while collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Drive transformation across a multi-site manufacturing network by modernizing operations and implementing enterprise technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes and en...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming and standardizing manufacturing operations across a multi-site network, driving efficiency and technology adoption while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $128K *

Lead supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, optimize inventory processes, and drive cost efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $128K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, analyze inventory data, and lead a team to drive efficienc...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $128K *

Join our dynamic team as you drive supply chain excellence, ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, optimize inventory processes, and lead a dedicated team to enhance o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate regional growth by leading multi-unit operations, maximizing performance, and developing talent. Leverage strong decision-making and organizational skills to enhance store engagement and pr...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of multifamily property management by leading strategic operations across the Southeast. Drive performance, develop teams, and ensure compliance while enhancing client relationships a...

6 days ago

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

$104K - $114K *

Grow your leadership skills by managing a team of Credit Analysts, enhancing customer service, and driving financial analysis to support strategic decisions in a dynamic environment...

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

$104K - $114K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team of Credit Analysts, driving financial excellence and collaboration to support our expanding North American operations. Your leadership will shape the fu...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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

$104K - $114K *

Lead a dynamic team of Credit Analysts to enhance service quality and drive financial success. Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and support strategic decisions, while fostering a cultu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$104K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and develop Credit Analysts, ensuring exceptional service and collaboration across departments. Drive financial analysis and support strategic decisions in a growing No...

Milton, ONIn-Person

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

$104K - $114K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of Credit Analysts, enhancing performance through training and collaboration, while driving financial analysis to support strategic business decisions in a dynamic e...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

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

$160K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading legal strategies in licensing, IP, and M&A for a dynamic fashion and luxury goods company. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive busin...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to lead indirect purchasing operations, manage supplier relationships, and drive compliance. Collaborate across departments to deliver effective procurement solutions while fosteri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $125K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic purchasing team, managing operations for indirect goods and services, and collaborating across departments to deliver effective procurement solutions...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of procurement by leading the indirect purchasing operations. Drive strategic sourcing, enhance supplier relationships, and ensure compliance while managing a ded...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $125K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading indirect purchasing operations. Oversee a team, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance while collaborating across departments to deliver effe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic purchasing team, driving procurement excellence, and collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and efficiency in sourcing indirect goods and serv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.