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 - $150K *

Champion the future of Loss Prevention by leading strategic initiatives to minimize loss, enhance inventory accuracy, and ensure compliance. Collaborate across departments to implement best practices...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by managing diverse construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes and drive p...

5 days ago

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

$203K - $214K *

Transform the Ads ecosystem by leading a team of product marketers to create cohesive go-to-market strategies, ensuring seamless product launches and a strong narrative that drives advertiser engageme...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$224K - $300K *

Drive impactful design by building high-performing teams, improving collaboration, and enhancing design quality across diverse initiatives, while coaching future leaders in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise sales success by leading a dynamic sales force, enhancing pipeline creation, and fostering strategic partnerships to achieve new customer acquisition and revenue...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading distribution center operations, enhancing performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective team management and process improvements. Drive safety and compl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic program management, overseeing project delivery and team development. Drive successful outcomes through effective staffing, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$210K - $340K *

Optimize procurement processes by leading legal support for technology sourcing. Negotiate complex agreements for hardware, software, and services while mentoring a legal team and ensuring compliance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Champion innovative development projects while managing deal sourcing, underwriting, permitting, and market evaluations. Collaborate with internal and external teams to drive successful outcomes in co...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$99K - $113K *

Lead a high-performing sales team by fostering a culture of trust, setting measurable goals, and coaching for success. Drive regional KPIs through strategic planning, effective communication, and coll...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by leading market growth strategies, driving revenue, and building high-performing sales teams. Leverage market insights and analytics to identify opportunities and execute acti...

Cleveland, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $180K *

Transform your career by leading a comprehensive real estate strategy, managing a multi-site portfolio, and collaborating cross-functionally to support growth and compliance in a fast-paced, global en...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $184K *

Accelerate growth by leading national account strategies, driving sales, and maximizing profitability for our Dermatology portfolio through collaboration and data-driven insights...

Today

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

$120K - $145K *

Champion operational excellence in a dynamic environment by managing wholesale, bulk, and retail channels. Lead strategies that ensure timely fulfillment and scalability, driving efficiency and collab...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform the operational landscape by overseeing the end-to-end execution of wholesale, bulk, and retail sales channels, building scalable processes, and leading cross-functional strategies to enhanc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale laboratory and office relocations, ensuring seamless execution through stakeholder coordination, program governance, and operational readiness in complex enviro...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive economic growth by fostering relationships with existing employers, identifying expansion opportunities, and coordinating resources to enhance business success across the St. Louis region...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $210K *

Optimize marketing strategies to drive customer growth and engagement across diverse channels. Lead a high-performing team, leveraging data analytics to shape initiatives and manage substantial invest...

Today

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

$175K - $210K *

Shape the future of marketing strategy by leading customer growth initiatives across diverse channels. Collaborate with executive teams to optimize data-driven campaigns and enhance engagement for a v...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize outbound operations, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence while managing performance, safety, and customer fulfillment to support long-term business growth and tr...

3 weeks ago

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

$145K - $172K *

Analyze operational challenges and drive strategic initiatives to enhance market performance. Collaborate with clinical leaders and partners to align objectives, ensuring accountability and continuous...

New Mexico, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Oversee service operations by developing a skilled maintenance team, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing exceptional resident support for all maintenance issues. Champion preventive main...

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading qualitative research projects, managing teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive strategic insights and innovative methodologies to enhance research quality and ens...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $212K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology program management. Lead and coach program managers to deliver impactful tech initiatives, collaborating across departments to set priorities, track...

Yesterday

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

$95K *

Elevate your career by leading a skilled maintenance team, managing complex building systems, and ensuring smooth operations in a modern high-rise environment while implementing innovative maintenance...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 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.