Retail Sales Director Jobs

Explore Retail Sales Director opportunities for experienced leaders ready to shape sales strategy, grow revenue, and strengthen customer relationships. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior roles across retail organizations and related industries.

What Does a Retail Sales Director Do?

Retail Sales Directors set sales goals and build strategies to achieve them across stores, regions, channels, or product lines. They lead sales teams, monitor performance, analyze market and customer trends, and partner with merchandising, marketing, operations, and finance teams. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on store sales, national accounts, e-commerce, or omnichannel growth.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for a record of sales leadership, revenue growth, and team development. Valuable strengths include strategic planning, forecasting, performance analysis, negotiation, customer experience improvement, and the ability to turn data into practical decisions. Experience with retail operations, CRM platforms, and omnichannel sales can also be an asset.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Retail Sales Director positions vary by company size, product category, and scope of responsibility. Some roles oversee a regional or national team, while others lead sales across multiple channels or business units. Compensation depends on factors such as location, experience, and responsibilities; many senior director opportunities include incentive pay or other benefits. Browse Ladders for vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

Find Retail Sales Director Jobs on Ladders

Search Retail Sales Director jobs to discover opportunities aligned with your leadership experience and career goals. Review role requirements, compare openings, and find your next step in retail sales leadership.

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$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving new business sales in the employee benefits sector. Leverage consultative selling skills to engage with large employer clients, manage a territory plan, and collaborate wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$161K - $190K *

Transform the digital commerce experience by owning a high-velocity experimentation roadmap. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer journeys, improve conversion rates, and establish a robust exp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $125K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic sales initiatives in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, influence decision-makers, and expand market presence while managin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading strategic merchandising planning and financial forecasting. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights and optimize category performance while mentoring a high-per...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$78K - $105K *

Empower the brand's visual identity by creating impactful designs across digital and print channels. Lead projects from conception to execution, ensuring quality and alignment with brand strategy whil...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee billing and revenue management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while leading a talented group. Drive process improvements and support mergers in a rapidly growing...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining production excellence by leading end-to-end photo and video shoots. You'll manage budgets, build partnerships, and create efficient workflows while ensuring brand integri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $176K *

Lead the charge in tax compliance and provision management, overseeing federal, state, and local returns. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely filings and support tax strategies for busines...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$82K - $139K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex customer agreements into compliant ASC 606 conclusions, ensuring accurate revenue processes while partnering across teams to automate and enhance operational ef...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $206K *

Drive the end-to-end revenue marketing strategy to enhance pipeline growth, accelerate revenue, and strengthen market positioning. Lead a cross-functional team to optimize performance and scale impact...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Shape the future of global sales strategy by leading commercial efforts, driving revenue growth, and enhancing customer engagement across diverse market segments in a dynamic, collaborative environmen...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $120K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality execution across flagship accounts, and driving operational efficiency through strategic oversight and collaborat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $220K *

Transform complex challenges into actionable strategies by leading integrated campaigns that align government affairs, communications, and stakeholder engagement to advance business objectives and enh...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$144K - $175K *

Join a team that's redefining visual storytelling in marketing. Lead creative direction and elevate brand identity across campaigns while mentoring designers to produce impactful, high-quality outputs...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Transform sales strategies by leading a dynamic team to expand market presence, build distributor relationships, and drive revenue growth across a diverse territory with significant potential...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $138K *

Lead the strategy and performance management for our mobile app and loyalty experience, driving athlete engagement and revenue growth through cross-functional collaboration and data-driven insights. O...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$135K - $160K *

Drive a unified technical organization to enhance customer support from application discovery to project conversion, focusing on team development, technical selling, and improving customer experiences...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a unified technical organization that enhances customer experience through application support and field service, driving project conversions and fostering a culture of con...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by driving sales growth and market presence through strategic leadership and collaboration with dealer networks. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance, customer satisfac...

Summerville, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth in the New York region by owning the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with teams to refine strategies and drive success in a dynamic, category-defining enviro...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K *

Lead the U.S. strategy for a premium beer brand, driving growth through innovative marketing, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration. Shape brand direction and performance while ma...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming patient care access by owning the mid-market and enterprise pipeline, building partnerships, and navigating complex deals to drive impactful growth in a collaborative s...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $230K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing global operations, focusing on strategy development, performance management, and cross-department collaboration to drive operational excellence and i...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate commercial growth by defining strategies for product families, collaborating across teams to translate market insights into actionable plans that drive revenue, profitability, and customer...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion growth by managing corporate healthcare accounts, crafting strategies, and fostering executive relationships to drive revenue and client satisfaction while navigating multi-stakeholder enviro...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Retail Sales Director do?question toggle

    A Retail Sales Director leads sales strategy and execution, sets targets, develops sales teams, tracks performance, and works with other departments to grow revenue and improve customer outcomes.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Retail Sales Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly seek substantial sales experience, a history of leading teams and meeting growth goals, strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of retail operations or sales channels.

  • How much do Retail Sales Directors earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on location, company, experience, and role scope. Senior positions may also include bonuses, commissions, or other incentives. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Retail Sales Director jobs?question toggle

    You can explore vetted Retail Sales Director openings on Ladders, including professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.