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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$120K - $145K *

Elevate sales effectiveness by developing a unified sales process and implementing a world-class CRM. Influence decision-making across business units to drive revenue growth and enhance operational ef...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing disciplined financial oversight and strategic analysis across a diverse real estate and investment portfolio, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls, and timely...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Drive growth in luxury appliance sales by building strong retailer relationships and engaging with builders and designers. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance brand presence and market share across...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$140K - $180K *

Shape the future of kidswear design by leading a creative team, developing innovative concepts, and collaborating with clients to deliver exceptional products that inspire and engage young audiences...

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $248K *

Drive growth by leading a field-based sales team focused on federal agencies. You'll strategize, coach, and negotiate to enhance adoption of our DevSecOps platform, ensuring alignment with agency need...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading strategic sales efforts, and mentoring the SE team to drive growth and innovation in enterprise solutions...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future by owning the technical pre-sales process, mentoring teams, and driving customer success through strategic account management and collaboration with cross-functional leaders...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Engage deeply with strategic accounts, guiding the technical pre-sales process and mentoring the SE team. Collaborate across departments to ensure customer success and drive growth, while leveraging A...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Drive the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading demos, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful sales and account growth while mentoring...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$72K - $96K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic sales team to exceed targets, enhance guest engagement, and drive operational excellence while fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring top-tier custo...

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $120K *

Take ownership of driving sales growth by leading a high-performing team, developing strategic partnerships, and implementing effective sales strategies to exceed targets and enhance client relationsh...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive success by leading a dynamic sales team, fostering customer relationships, and implementing effective strategies to enhance performance and growth in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic sales team, driving strategies that enhance customer solutions and foster growth. Collaborate with national managers to refine operations while cultivating a high-performing environment...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic sales team, driving strategies and solutions for clients while fostering growth and collaboration. Empower your team to achieve ambitious sales goals, cultivating success in a competiti...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic sales team to drive growth and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with strategic accounts and implement winning sales strategies, all while fostering a culture...

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive revenue growth as you lead a sales team focused on the datacenter segment. Collaborate with leadership to enhance market share, develop customer strategies, and foster relationships, positioning...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$232K - $406K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sales engagement with key partners, leading efforts to enhance customer relationships and achieve revenue goals while mentoring a high-performing sales team in the...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$230K - $250K *

Empower a high-performing sales team to drive strategic initiatives and exceed revenue targets in the healthcare media sector. Leverage digital expertise and client relationships to foster growth and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $155K *

Champion the growth of our firm by driving demand, leading sales, and optimizing marketing strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure a seamless client journey from first contact to engagement, all...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain partnerships by optimizing inventory and reporting. You'll lead joint business planning, enhance data-driven strategies, and mentor analysts to drive success...

Yesterday

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

$141K - $208K *

Empower your career by leading the operational excellence of our US and Canada fulfillment network. Drive performance, develop talent, and implement strategic improvements across multiple sites to ach...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$141K - $208K *

Drive the future of domestic fulfillment by leading operational excellence across multiple sites. This hands-on role focuses on performance, people development, and strategic collaboration to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $213K *

Transform customer engagement by leading omnichannel marketing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging data insights to enhance HCP and patient experiences in the pharmac...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $160K *

Unlock your potential by leading national and regional account strategies, driving growth, and enhancing client relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional service del...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape inventory strategies and lead cross-functional teams to optimize performance, enhance customer service, and drive operational excellence. Collaborate with key stakeholders to align initiatives w...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.