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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$100K - $120K *

Transform sales performance by leading a dynamic team of outside sales reps, driving growth and achieving strategic goals across a defined region while fostering strong customer relationships and opti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to achieve revenue goals while cultivating key customer relationships and driving growth within the Hardscape product line across your territory...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate sales performance by leading a dynamic team, driving growth strategies, and mentoring Account Managers to achieve revenue goals while fostering collaboration across corporate and K-12 sectors...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$195K - $313K *

Lead strategic inventory and replenishment initiatives, optimizing retail performance and driving sales growth through collaboration with key partners. Utilize analytical skills to translate demand si...

1 week ago

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

$78K - $97K *

Unlock potential by leading sales initiatives and managing budgets while fostering strong relationships with retail partners. Drive compliance and execution of marketing strategies to enhance team per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career as you shape strategic account management, drive profitability, and foster relationships with major retail partners, ensuring success through innovative sales strategies and collab...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Drive revenue growth by managing strategic accounts and leading complex sales cycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployments and build scalable sales processes as the...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive revenue growth by managing strategic accounts and leading complex sales cycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and build scalable processes as the organi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's optimizing distribution operations across the Americas. Lead strategic initiatives for multiple centers, ensuring operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction while dri...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $125K *

Transform the landscape of media partnerships by leading innovative strategies that connect brands with audiences through integrated content, sponsorships, and experiential marketing, ensuring alignme...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Elevate our community's sales and marketing initiatives by developing strategic plans, driving revenue growth, and fostering strong relationships. Lead efforts to meet occupancy goals while promoting...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the Center for Advanced Product Evaluation by leading sales strategy, driving growth, and fostering customer relationships while collaborating across departments to enhance perf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies for developer-facing solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance messaging, drive customer engagement, and ensure successful deployments, al...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower brands by leading the design and execution of impactful events. Drive strategic growth, manage client relationships, and oversee integrated marketing campaigns while mentoring high-performing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading dynamic experiential marketing initiatives. Drive strategic growth, manage high-performing teams, and oversee impactful events that connect brands with audiences across...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the execution of innovative experiential marketing campaigns, overseeing event planning, client relationships, and team leadership to drive growth and deliver exceptional brand experiences ac...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of experiential marketing by leading integrated campaigns, managing high-performing teams, and driving strategic growth across diverse B2B and B2C portfolios. Your expertise will...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join us to optimize the digital shopping experience by leading site merchandising strategy and execution, enhancing customer engagement, and driving conversion through compelling product presentation...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Grow your career by driving strategic sales in a dynamic cybersecurity landscape, collaborating with leaders and partners to expand market presence and achieve impressive business growth. Engage with...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $217K *

Accelerate progress at a leading digital solutions firm by driving revenue growth, leading a dedicated sales team, and enhancing client relationships across North America. Collaborate with cross-funct...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive regional sales performance for our Expanded Graphite portfolio across the Americas. Lead Technical Sales and Customer Service teams, translating global strategies into actionable regional plans...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join us to drive regional sales performance for our Expanded Graphite portfolio across the Americas. Lead a dynamic team, engage with customers, and translate global strategies into actionable regiona...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $90K *

Unlock potential by driving DSD sales and supporting Independent Distributors. Collaborate with key accounts to enhance customer relationships, analyze market opportunities, and leverage digital tools...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$109K - $143K *

Drive customer-focused sales strategies with distributors, ensuring volume and profit growth while collaborating on business plans and market execution. Engage with key accounts to enhance brand prese...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.