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.

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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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$160K - $200K *

Unlock the potential of OEM content acquisition by leading strategic negotiations and partnerships. Drive the integration of service information into our systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance whil...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving growth through strategic paid media initiatives, managing a high-performing team, and optimizing campaigns across multiple channels to enhance customer acquisition and brand...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive business development and customer relations by counseling clients on banking needs. Lead initiatives to enhance sales, manage loan applications, and foster collaborative relationships while achi...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing sales team, driving strategy and coaching for Account Executives. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and enhance pipeline initiatives...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$178K - $245K *

Drive end-to-end digital transformation for enterprise supply chains, managing high-stake programs while leading cross-functional teams. Ensure delivery excellence, foster client relationships, and op...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $225K *

Shape the future of enterprise technology by fostering strategic client relationships, driving growth through tailored solutions, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service acro...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$60K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic remote sales role, engaging clients through consultative selling. Leverage technology to manage a high-volume pipeline and deliver impactful presentations, driving succ...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $145K *

Engage with partners to drive sales and education of cutting-edge IP Video solutions. Foster relationships, conduct demos, and participate in promotional activities to enhance market presence and achi...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive strategic growth and build executive relationships across a focused portfolio. Shape multi-year account strategies, lead complex deals, and help organizations secure t...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving sales growth in the building products sector. Manage accounts, develop relationships, and execute strategies while traveling extensively to meet client needs an...

Hartford, CTRemote

5 days ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Lead the growth of territory accounts by managing sales efforts, developing client relationships, and executing strategies to exceed revenue goals. Engage in heavy travel to support sales initiatives...

Riverhead, NYRemote

5 days ago

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

$120K *

Grow your career with a leading windows company as you drive sales growth, cultivate accounts, and analyze market opportunities. Join a dynamic team focused on professional development and customer en...

St. Louis, MORemote

1 week ago

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

$165K - $185K *

Help us drive growth by partnering with sales and business teams to streamline complex transactions. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence revenue operations and engage directly with clie...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping global regulatory strategy for rare disease therapies. In this pivotal role, you'll lead submissions and agency interactions across the US, EU, UK, and Japan, driving execut...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Lead the financial planning and analysis function, establishing processes and insights to support divisional leadership. Drive strategic financial decisions and enhance operational efficiency while ma...

Langley, BCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with impactful leadership in a multi-state territory, fostering small business growth and sales excellence. Lead teams, engage agencies, and execute strategic initiatives to achieve...

Westfield Center, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $185K *

Transform strategic sourcing for HR and Benefits, leading complex engagements and driving cost savings while ensuring high supplier performance and stakeholder satisfaction across diverse client needs...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion product marketing by driving launches, pricing strategies, and sales enablement for key therapy lines. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and optimize performance metrics, pa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$119K - $186K *

Manage legal services for indirect sourcing, delivering strategic counsel and project management. Negotiate vendor agreements and ensure compliance while collaborating with stakeholders to support bus...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Engage your sales expertise to drive growth in the commercial and industrial sectors, cultivating relationships, and closing deals on power-distribution equipment while supporting customers across the...

Conroe, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $250K *

Take ownership of sales success by developing strategic approaches, cultivating relationships, and effectively communicating tailored solutions to clients, while collaborating across teams to drive bu...

Arkansas, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$105K - $140K *

Empower growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, fostering customer relationships, and driving product distribution in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to achieve regional sales goa...

Washington, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $250K *

Shape the future of compliance at our dynamic organization while driving risk oversight, managing external relationships, and guiding teams to meet complex regulatory requirements across insurance ope...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $234K *

Elevate your career by driving growth in key accounts and fostering C-Level relationships. Utilize strategic sales techniques to enhance aftersales services within the Data Center and Industrial secto...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

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.