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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$120K - $145K *

Drive the end-to-end ecommerce and customer experience operations, ensuring seamless integration across technology, merchandising, and service. Lead a dynamic team to enhance site performance and deli...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic asset management initiatives, overseeing financial performance and operational excellence. Lead a dedicated team to enhance portfolio value while ensuring investor accountability and e...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence and lead a high-performing team to drive profitability and strategic growth in commercial operations, ensuring successful project execution and fostering strong industr...

London, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $210K *

Transform retail sales strategies and lead a dynamic team to achieve revenue goals. Drive account management, develop talent, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings a...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$72K - $90K *

Champion operational excellence across multiple stores, driving sales and profitability while developing high-performing teams. Foster a culture of exceptional customer service and strategic alignment...

2 weeks ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Drive operational excellence across multiple stores, enhancing sales and customer experience while developing leadership talent. Foster a high-performance culture aligned with company values to achiev...

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Innovate the retail landscape by leading site selection, lease negotiations, and store openings. Drive strategic growth within a designated territory while fostering collaboration and excellence in a...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth through expert real estate site selection and lease negotiations. Oversee new store openings and relocations, ensuring alignment with market strategies and...

Burlington, NCRemote

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

$138K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead strategic brand initiatives, drive market growth, and cultivate partnerships within the beauty industry. This role demands executive presence and innovative thinking to...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $95K *

Oversee Front Office operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and quality service. Lead and train staff, manage guest interactions, and implement operational improvements to enhance profitability and s...

1 week ago

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

$128K - $193K *

Engage in strategic retail leadership to enhance execution and performance across a portfolio in the West region, fostering collaboration between customer teams and driving transformation to improve f...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence in specialty services across multiple states, ensuring accurate documentation, financial performance, and strong interdepartmental coordination while building a high-perfo...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading category strategy and execution to drive growth and enhance customer satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally while managing financial performance and guiding a high...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence and team development. Oversee multiple retail locations, drive performance, and ensure adherence to company policies while fostering a positive c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $260K *

Lead product strategy and innovation for a transformative Agent Workspace, enhancing customer support through AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable impact an...

Reposted yesterday

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

$120K - $154K *

Champion sourcing excellence by negotiating with vendors to secure optimal costs. Leverage market insights to guide category strategies and collaborate with teams to enhance product offerings and driv...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance custodian data integration. Oversee strategy and administration of investment data systems, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and value-driven s...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Elevate the performance and growth of retail gift shop locations by developing strategic initiatives, enhancing customer experiences, and driving operational excellence across multiple locations to ac...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $200K *

Lead the operational strategy for Success, driving planning, forecasting, and performance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer retention and revenue growth, while b...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth in the retail sector by driving account development and sales. Leverage strong customer relationships to enhance satisfaction and profitability while effectively managing your sales pi...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K *

Oversee operational performance across multiple store locations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while fostering a customer-centric culture. Collaborate with teams to enhance profitability and achi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse portfolio of multifamily communities, driving financial performance, and enhancing resident satisfaction through effective team development and operational excell...

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $170K *

Transform client engagement by leading a high-performing team, ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth. Drive business development and foster relationships to exceed client expectations w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team of store managers to drive operational excellence, enhance customer experience, and achieve financial goals across multiple locations while fostering a collaborative and safe work...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of client relationships by overseeing account performance, driving profitability, and ensuring exceptional service delivery across multiple service lines while leading a diverse team...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.