Head of Retail Sales Jobs

Head of Retail Sales jobs are open across specialty retail, big-box, e-commerce, and consumer goods companies, at levels from regional sales manager to VP, with specializations in multi-unit leadership, wholesale channel management, and direct-to-consumer strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerMetropolis
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type38% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Head of Retail Client Acquisition & Growth (US)
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Head of Retail Client Acquisition & Growth (US)
TD
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$200k - $225k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Head of U.S. Retail Operations & Expansion
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Head of U.S. Retail Operations & Expansion
Ameziel
Fontana, California
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
On-Site

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Retail Associate Store Manager, Head of Visual Merchandising - NEW STORE OPENING Omaha, Nebraska!
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Retail Associate Store Manager, Head of Visual Merchandising - NEW STORE OPENING Omaha, Nebraska!
L.L. Bean, Inc.
Omaha, Nebraska
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$55k - $72k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Head of Retail - Remote
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Head of Retail - Remote
CSB
New York, New York
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $140k/yr
Remote (US)
Experience equivalent to degree accepted

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Head of Retail and Wealth Risk Technology, MD (C16)
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Head of Retail and Wealth Risk Technology, MD (C16)
Citi
Rutherford, New Jersey
Business Development
Business Strategy
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$250k - $500k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Head of Retail Sales Job Market

Who's Hiring

Metropolis4 open roles
TD1 open role
CSB1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in head of retail sales jobs.

  • Proven leadership of multi-unit or regional retail sales teams across multiple markets
  • Experience owning a retail P&L including revenue targets, margin, and operating costs
  • Strong background in sales strategy, forecasting, and pipeline management
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms and retail sales reporting tools
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field
  • Experience building and managing relationships with wholesale or key account partners

Tips for Your Head of Retail Sales Job Search

Quantify your retail sales results clearly

Hiring managers for this role want numbers: revenue grown, stores managed, sell-through rates improved. Replace vague statements on your resume with concrete outcomes tied to your direct decisions, not team-wide results you can't personally claim.

Tailor your resume to the sales channel

A head of retail sales role at a wholesale-focused brand reads differently than one at a DTC company. Reframe your experience to match the channel, wholesale, owned stores, or e-commerce, before you apply to each listing.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists head of retail sales openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target companies at the right growth stage

Retail brands scaling from regional to national need a different kind of head of retail sales than a mature enterprise managing flat same-store sales. Read recent press about the company's expansion plans before applying so your cover letter speaks to where they're headed.

Prepare a P&L narrative for interviews

Most hiring panels for this role will ask you to walk through a budget or P&L you owned. Know your largest revenue line, how you managed margin pressure, and one decision that changed the trajectory of your business unit.

Negotiate by anchoring to scope not title

When discussing offers, tie your ask to the number of doors, regions, or revenue streams you'll own. A role managing 200 locations in four regions carries different weight than the same title at a 20-store chain, and your compensation framing should reflect that.

Head of Retail Sales Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most head of retail saless?

The companies hiring the most head of retail saless right now include Metropolis, TD, and CSB, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Consumer goods, specialty retail, and direct-to-consumer brands account for the bulk of active postings.

How many head of retail sales jobs are remote?

About 63% of head of retail sales openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly field- or office-based given its operational scope. Strategy, wholesale account management, and planning functions tend to offer the most flexibility, while roles overseeing physical store networks usually require regular in-market presence.

How do you become a head of retail sales?

Most people reach this role by progressing through district or regional sales manager positions, building a record of growing revenue across multiple locations. From there, taking on P&L ownership, developing a sales team, and leading cross-functional projects with merchandising and marketing signals readiness. Experience with both physical retail and digital channels strengthens your candidacy considerably.

Can you get hired as a head of retail sales with limited experience?

Getting hired directly into the role with limited experience is uncommon, but candidates who have led a high-performing regional team or owned a significant revenue number at a smaller company can compete. Demonstrating that you've built a sales process from scratch, turned around underperforming territories, or expanded into new channels matters more than years on a resume.

What does the head of retail sales interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on scope and compensation alignment, followed by interviews with a VP of Sales or Chief Commercial Officer covering your sales philosophy and leadership style. Later rounds often include a business case or presentation where you outline a go-to-market or turnaround strategy, and a final conversation with cross-functional leaders in finance or operations.

Where can I find and apply to head of retail sales jobs?

You can find and apply to head of retail sales jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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