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Chief Retail Officer jobs are open across specialty retail, mass-market, luxury, grocery, and omnichannel brands, from divisional vice president to enterprise C-suite, with specializations in store operations, merchandising strategy, and customer experience. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
- Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.
- Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.
- Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.
Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree required and minimum of seven (7) years of proven success record in fund-raising and philanthropic development, with two (2) years of experience in a leadership role within an NCAA athletic department fundraising office.
- Leadership & Strategic Vision: Provide overall leadership and direction for the Chanticleer Athletic Foundation (CAF), aligning with the mission, goals, and objectives of Coastal Carolina University’s athletic programs. Develop and execute long-term strategies for growth in fundraising and membership engagement, ensuring the financial stability and expansion of the foundation. Lead and mentor foundation staff, creating a results-driven culture focused on exceeding fundraising goals.
- Fundraising & Development: Oversee all fundraising efforts, including managing a major gifts portfolio, annual giving, corporate naming opportunities, planned giving, and capital campaigns to support Coastal Carolina University Athletics. Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, alumni, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for scholarships, revenue share, facility improvements, and operational needs. Develop and implement innovative donor recognition programs and stewardship initiatives.
- Board & Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the CAF and the Coastal Carolina University Athletics Department, donors, and community stakeholders. Work closely with the board of directors to follow policy, governance, and strategic priorities, ensuring strong board engagement and support. Prepare and present reports to the board of directors and university leadership on financials, campaign progress, and other relevant updates.
Development Officer (UP17/61122114/FTE-S01221), full-time position with benefits. Pay commensurate with experience. Normal work hours vary. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief retail officer jobs.
- 15 or more years of progressive retail leadership, including P&L ownership at scale
- Demonstrated experience leading omnichannel or unified commerce strategy across physical and digital channels
- Proven record of managing large, geographically distributed store operations teams
- Strong merchandising, assortment planning, and inventory management expertise
- Experience presenting retail strategy and performance results to boards and executive leadership
- Bachelor's degree in business, retail management, or a related field, with an MBA preferred
Tips for Your Chief Retail Officer Job Search
Quantify retail transformation you led
Chief retail officer roles demand proof of enterprise-wide impact, not just departmental wins. Translate every initiative into revenue growth, margin improvement, or store-count scale so hiring committees can see your commercial footprint at a glance.
Align your resume to omnichannel fluency
Boards and CEOs hiring at this level expect fluency across physical and digital channels. Your resume should show you've owned both P&Ls simultaneously, not just supervised one while coordinating with another team.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief retail officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated postings.
Target companies at a strategic inflection point
Chief retail officers get hired when a brand is restructuring, expanding formats, or reversing declining traffic. Identify companies in those phases, then customize your pitch around the specific operational reset or growth chapter they need to execute.
Prepare a turnaround or growth case study
Expect at least one deep-dive interview stage where you walk through a retail business you transformed. Have the data, the decisions you made against resistance, and the outcome ready to defend at the CEO or board level.
Negotiate the full incentive structure, not just base
At the chief retail officer level, long-term incentive plans, equity grants, and performance bonuses often exceed base compensation in total value. Know your thresholds for each component before final-round discussions begin.
Chief Retail Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief retail officers?
The companies hiring the most chief retail officers right now include Encompass Health, PAM Health, and Lifepoint Health, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in specialty retail, mass-market chains, and omnichannel brands undergoing operational transformation.
How many chief retail officer jobs are remote?
About 57% of chief retail officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common for roles focused on strategy, digital retail operations, and corporate merchandising than for those requiring regular store presence or field leadership.
How do you become a chief retail officer?
Most chief retail officers build their path through senior merchant, district, or regional VP roles before moving into enterprise operations or strategy. You'll need demonstrated P&L ownership, omnichannel leadership experience, and a record of transforming store performance at scale. Executive visibility through board-level presentations and cross-functional leadership across buying, marketing, and supply chain also accelerates the path to the C-suite.
Can you get a chief retail officer role without prior C-suite experience?
Yes, candidates who move directly from a senior VP or divisional president role can land a chief retail officer position, particularly at mid-size or high-growth retailers where the title is newly created. The key is demonstrating that you've operated with C-suite-level accountability, whether through full P&L ownership, board exposure, or leading enterprise-wide change rather than a single function or region.
What does the chief retail officer interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by interviews with the CEO and other C-suite leaders, then a formal presentation to the executive team or board covering your retail strategy vision and a business case for the company's specific challenge. Final stages often include reference checks with former board members or direct reports, and sometimes a working session with key stakeholders across merchandising, operations, and finance.
Where can I find and apply to chief retail officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief retail officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without having to sort through postings outside your target level or industry.
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