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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$250K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and manage channel partnerships, driving revenue growth through strategic planning, relationship building, and sales enablement. Leverage your expertise to enhance partn...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive national sales and account management efforts across retail accounts, overseeing customer relations to boost market growth and profitability. Utilize strong sales strategies to enhance product f...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $102K *

Champion retail execution excellence by inspecting key accounts, ensuring compliance with standards, and enhancing relationships with wholesalers to drive product success and market growth in your ter...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$69K - $102K *

Engage in impactful inspection and execution efforts to optimize retail compliance and enhance performance at key accounts, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration with wholesalers f...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $155K *

Drive efficient supply planning and inventory control across multiple brands, leading a team to ensure optimal buy timing, inventory management, and excess reduction strategies that align with financi...

4 weeks ago

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

$177K - $221K *

Champion global revenue accounting policies and lead technical assessments across U.S. and international markets, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting while collaborating with regional...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $106K *

Lead strategic growth initiatives for the Northeast Grocery sector, driving sales performance and customer engagement through data-driven insights and strong partnerships. Collaborate cross-functional...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $105K *

Lead the licensing function, driving approvals and royalty processes while managing relationships with licensors and internal teams. Oversee compliance, reporting, and team development to enhance oper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$170K - $200K *

Transform your career by driving revenue growth in the federal sector. Manage the full sales cycle, engage with key stakeholders, and collaborate across teams to enhance market strategies and deliver...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with data to deliver actionable insights that drive category growth and enhance client decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate shopper behavior into strategic recommendation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing distribution operations across multiple sites, driving safety, efficiency, and employee development while fostering a culture of continuous improvement aligned with organ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $189K *

Drive brand growth and marketing strategies for a leading holiday lighting business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand positioning, develop retailer-specific plans, and optimize...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving complex sales within mid-market organizations, influencing hiring strategies and compliance. Own the full sales cycle, build strong pipelines, and engage with multiple stake...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $125K *

Drive customer success by leveraging insights to enhance software solutions, build relationships, and support account growth in the Consumer sector. Collaborate with teams to deliver value and ensure...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $220K *

Transform the Record-to-Report function by providing strategic leadership, ensuring financial integrity, and driving operational excellence across diverse accounting services while fostering collabora...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$94K - $125K *

Champion innovative software solutions in the Consumer sector, driving account growth and customer satisfaction through strategic insights, relationship building, and expert guidance throughout the sa...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving sales strategy and team growth within our event sales unit, fostering relationships and collaboration to achieve exceptional results in a dynamic hospitality environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$94K - $125K *

Drive growth by leveraging insights to enhance customer engagement and software adoption in the Consumer sector. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $125K *

Advance customer success by driving software solutions in the Consumer sector. Leverage industry insights and relationships to enhance account growth, deliver product demonstrations, and support strat...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $125K *

Engage with clients to drive software solutions in the Consumer sector. Leverage your sales expertise to build relationships, identify opportunities, and support account growth while collaborating wit...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $125K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in the Consumer sector by leveraging software solutions to enhance safety, compliance, and sustainability. Collaborate with industry leaders to deliver exceptiona...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic account growth and enhance customer relationships through innovative software solutions in the Consumer sector, leveraging your sales expertise and industry insi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $125K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic account plans and driving software sales in the Consumer sector. Build relationships, deliver product insights, and support customer success to enhance complian...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $125K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic account growth and customer success in the Consumer sector. Leverage your sales expertise to deliver innovative software solutions, build relationships, and ex...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $125K *

Shape the future of customer engagement by driving sales strategies and fostering relationships in the Consumer sector, leveraging your expertise in SaaS solutions to meet client needs and exceed targ...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.