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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$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...

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  •   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

$135K - $170K *

Drive operational excellence in production and sourcing across multiple product categories. Lead a talented team to innovate and scale sustainable supply chain strategies, enhancing flexibility and qu...

4 weeks ago

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

$200K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead high-volume distribution operations, driving excellence and coaching a large workforce. Your hands-on leadership will enhance productivity and service quality in a vast...

Today

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

$200K - $275K *

Transform warehouse operations by leading a high-performing team, driving excellence, and ensuring exceptional service in a dynamic environment. Engage directly with daily tasks while fostering a cult...

Today

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

$110K - $220K *

Lead category strategy and execution to drive growth and customer satisfaction. Oversee financial management, vendor relationships, and team performance while utilizing data-driven insights to optimiz...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Grow your career with a dynamic leadership role overseeing category strategy, financial management, and team development. Drive business growth and customer satisfaction through data-driven insights a...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming retail strategies through expert space planning and dynamic client engagement. Drive project success in Walmart category management while fostering team development and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion a team to drive efficiency in Walmart category management, focusing on space planning and client relationships. Lead project execution while fostering growth, innovation, and team development...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of global capital markets strategy, leading financing initiatives and optimizing capital structure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial stability and...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovative retail construction projects from inception to completion. You'll lead budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with client goals whi...

1 week ago

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

$78K - $110K *

Advance your career by leading retail construction projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive strategic solutions for a premier financial...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

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

$78K - $110K *

Lead and manage retail construction projects, ensuring successful execution from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive strategic solutions, and maintain strong client...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a dynamic transaction management team, driving commercial real estate activities, and ensuring alignment with client goals while fostering staff development and operation...

United StatesRemote

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

$120K - $150K *

Collaborate with teams to lead real estate transactions from LOI to closing, ensuring smooth execution and alignment among stakeholders while enhancing processes for sustained growth in a fast-paced e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at our retail team, driving enterprise sales through strong relationship management, complex deal negotiation, and strategic planning. Collaborate across functions to redefine cust...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$137K - $196K *

Lead the charge in customs compliance and strategy, overseeing a high-performing team to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence across diverse shipping methods while driving innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$225K - $250K *

Join an executive team driving growth in retail by building strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that elevate brand engagement and adoption of our AI-driven programmatic platform for retail...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$225K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving retail innovation and growth by cultivating strategic relationships, shaping market strategies, and enhancing aggregate demand as part of an executive team focused on transf...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$225K - $250K *

Accelerate progress at a leading AI-powered programmatic platform, shaping retail strategies, expanding brand relationships, driving revenue, and building high-performing teams to enhance market prese...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

Lead strategic initiatives to drive retail traffic, aligning cross-functional teams and executing seasonal activations to enhance store performance and customer engagement, ensuring impactful business...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic revenue growth and client retention across major accounts. Leverage your B2B sales expertise to manage the full sales cycle, build relationships, and deliver imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   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.