Director, Retail Operations Jobs

Explore Director, Retail Operations opportunities for experienced leaders ready to shape how retail businesses perform. These senior roles oversee store operations, develop operational strategy, and help deliver consistent customer experiences across locations. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you find leadership opportunities that match your experience and goals.

What Does a Director of Retail Operations Do?

A Director of Retail Operations translates business goals into effective, scalable practices across stores or retail channels. Responsibilities may include setting operating standards, monitoring sales and service performance, managing budgets, improving processes, and partnering with leaders in merchandising, finance, human resources, and supply chain. Depending on the organization, the role may oversee regional teams, multiple brands, or a nationwide store network.

Skills and Experience Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek extensive retail leadership experience, a record of improving business results, and the ability to lead managers across locations. Useful strengths include strategic planning, financial and sales analysis, workforce development, change management, inventory and labor planning, and customer experience improvement. Clear communication and sound decision-making help directors align teams and execute priorities.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director-level retail operations roles can be found with retailers across industries, including specialty, grocery, fashion, consumer goods, and omnichannel commerce. Compensation varies by employer, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Browse Ladders for vetted Director, Retail Operations jobs paying $100,000 or more and compare opportunities based on leadership scope, business needs, and growth potential.

Find Your Next Retail Leadership Role

Use your search to focus on the industries, locations, and operating models that fit your background. Review each job description for team size, travel expectations, reporting structure, and performance priorities. Create or update your Ladders profile to discover senior retail operations opportunities aligned with your experience.

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$135K - $182K *

Champion operational excellence by leading teams to achieve budgetary and performance goals. Drive quality initiatives and foster employee development in a dynamic fulfillment environment, ensuring sa...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Optimize operational excellence by leading a team to achieve performance goals, enhance employee relations, and implement process improvements. Drive strategic initiatives to foster a culture of conti...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Innovate operational excellence by leading a dynamic team to drive performance, safety, and quality initiatives. Oversee all aspects of site operations, fostering employee development and collaboratio...

2 weeks ago

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

$121K - $164K *

Take ownership of operational excellence by leading a team to drive quality, safety, and performance in a fast-paced environment. Foster employee development and implement process improvements to meet...

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Elevate operations by overseeing a dynamic team, driving process improvements, and ensuring safety while achieving performance objectives in a fast-paced fulfillment environment...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Help us drive operational excellence and team development as you lead a diverse staff in achieving performance goals while optimizing processes and enhancing employee relations in a fast-paced fulfill...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$135K - $182K *

Engage in transformative leadership that drives operational excellence while fostering team development and enhancing productivity in a dynamic fulfillment environment. Ensure safety, quality, and per...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of contract administration and performance, ensuring compliance and effective communication throughout design and closeout phases. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align desi...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion daily logistics operations, ensuring efficiency and safety while leading teams to meet production goals. Drive performance through effective leadership and problem-solving in a dynamic wareho...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing logistics and warehouse operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and exceptional customer service while managing teams in a dynamic environment. Drive operational excell...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$81K - $124K *

Oversee and integrate medical operations into spaceflight missions, ensuring astronaut and pilot readiness through effective coordination, clinical processes, and compliance. Collaborate across teams...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $150K *

Transform the future of community transit by leading operations, enhancing efficiency, and driving impactful change. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape processes and systems that improve s...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing revenue operations by refining processes, improving workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and scalability in a fast-paced environmen...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$74K - $96K *

Elevate operational excellence by driving service consistency and enhancing delivery across divisions. Collaborate with teams to implement standards, develop tools, and empower frontline staff, ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of operations management by leading field teams, ensuring project efficiency, and enhancing safety protocols in a dynamic environment. Drive success through hands...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$71K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing warehouse operations and leading a high-performing team. You'll oversee safety, efficiency, and inventory management while fostering a culture of excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Oversee program execution and contract management for a DoD project, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight. Collaborate with government stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Transform operational strategies into impactful projects, leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance efficiency and drive continuous improvement across logistics, warehouse, and fulfillment opera...

3 days ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Accelerate operational excellence by leading cross-functional initiatives, driving strategic projects, and enhancing performance metrics to achieve measurable outcomes in a dynamic environment...

3 days ago

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

$89K - $111K *

Manage and lead a dynamic distribution center, driving operational excellence and team performance across multiple shifts while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence, guiding a large janitorial team in delivering quality services while enhancing efficiency and building strong client partnerships through hands-on leadership...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive daily operations of materials management in a construction yard, ensuring safety, efficiency, and team leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and implement ef...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$82K - $92K *

Optimize sales operations by enhancing CRM workflows, driving data accuracy, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure predictable revenue growth and operational excellence in a dynamic envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading open-pit mining operations from commissioning to commercial production, ensuring safety, efficiency, and budget adherence while fostering a culture of continuous improvemen...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Optimize facility operations by leading a dedicated team, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring exceptional service delivery while managing budgets and maximizing profitability...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Retail Operations do?question toggle

    A Director of Retail Operations leads and improves the processes that support retail performance. The role may cover store standards, sales and service results, budgets, staffing, operational efficiency, and leadership of regional or multi-location teams.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director, Retail Operations jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for substantial retail management experience, a history of delivering measurable results, and experience leading teams across multiple locations. Strategic, analytical, financial, communication, and change-management skills are also valuable.

  • How much do Director of Retail Operations jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as employer, location, company size, industry, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional positions paying $100,000 or more, so you can explore senior opportunities within that range.

  • Where can I find Director, Retail Operations jobs?question toggle

    Browse Ladders to find vetted Director, Retail Operations openings paying $100,000 or more. Review listings for details on responsibilities, location, team scope, and qualifications.

  • What career paths can lead to a Director of Retail Operations role?question toggle

    Many directors progress from store or district management into regional, multi-unit, or broader operations leadership. Experience overseeing larger teams, improving operating results, and contributing to company-wide initiatives can help prepare candidates for director-level roles.