Vice President of Retail Jobs

Vice President of Retail jobs are open across specialty retail, grocery, e-commerce, and consumer goods, from director-level promotions to C-suite step-ups, with specializations in store operations, omnichannel strategy, and merchandising. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles493+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAbco Maintenance
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type40% Remote
Top industryConsulting

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VP of Client Success, Program Director - Healthcare
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VP of Client Success, Program Director - Healthcare
EXL Service
New York, New York
Partnerships & Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$180k - $250k/yr
Remote (US)
Managed care organization experience

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Vice President of Operations - Packaging / Retail Solutions
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Vice President of Operations - Packaging / Retail Solutions
RR Donnelley
Cudahy, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
$157k - $251k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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Administrative Assistant to VP of Sales
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Administrative Assistant to VP of Sales
Live Well Home Care
Bedford, Texas
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Sales

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VP of Finance (path to CFO)
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VP of Finance (path to CFO)
Parmela Creamery
Moreno Valley, California
Business Analysis
Business Operations
On-Site

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VP of Marketing $120,000-$198,000/annually
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VP of Marketing $120,000-$198,000/annually
Grand Casino MN
Hinckley, Minnesota
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$120k - $198k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Vice President of Retail Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Abco Maintenance10
  • Jobot9
  • Humana4
  • Acceldata4
  • Match3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services11
  • Staffing & Recruiting10
  • Technology & Software9
  • Electronics & Hardware3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of retail jobs.

  • 10 or more years of progressive retail operations or merchandising leadership experience
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership across a multi-unit or multi-region retail portfolio
  • Experience leading teams of 100 or more across store management and field operations
  • Bachelor's degree in business, retail management, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency with retail analytics platforms, inventory management systems, and ATS tools
  • Proven record of driving comparable store sales growth and margin improvement

Tips for Your Vice President of Retail Job Search

Quantify store portfolio results specifically

VP-level retail resumes live or die on numbers. Replace phrases like 'improved performance' with the actual sales lift, comparable store growth, or shrink reduction you delivered across the portfolio. Hiring committees at this level expect P&L fluency, not narrative.

Highlight omnichannel integration experience

Most retail organizations are mid-transformation between physical and digital. If you've led BOPIS rollouts, unified inventory systems, or store-as-fulfillment-center pilots, name those initiatives explicitly. Generic 'digital transformation' language won't separate you from other candidates.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists vice president of retail 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 a growth inflection

VPs of Retail get hired when a chain is opening new doors, entering new markets, or rebuilding after a contraction. Filter openings by company stage and size. A retailer adding 50 stores next year needs different leadership than one optimizing an existing fleet.

Prepare a turnaround or growth case study

Expect at least one panel interview structured around a real business problem: declining comps, underperforming regions, or labor cost pressure. Walk in with a two or three example framework from your own career, with the decision, the action, and the measurable result.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base

At the VP level, annual bonus targets, long-term incentive plans, and relocation packages vary widely by company size and format. Understand what portion of target compensation is at-risk before accepting. Ask for the bonus payout history over the past three years.

Vice President of Retail Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most vice president of retails?

Abco Maintenance, Jobot, and Humana are hiring the most vice president of retails right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles at larger national chains tend to stay open longer due to the depth of search involved at this level.

How many vice president of retail jobs are remote?

About 78% of vice president of retail openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common in e-commerce-focused roles than in traditional store operations leadership. Field-intensive positions overseeing physical locations typically require a home base in a specific region or market.

How do you become a vice president of retail?

Most vice presidents of retail build up through district or regional manager roles, accumulating P&L responsibility and team scale along the way. From there, a move into a director-level position overseeing multiple regions or a full channel is the typical bridge. Demonstrating measurable outcomes across comparable store sales, labor efficiency, and strategic initiatives accelerates the path.

Can I get a vice president of retail job without prior VP-level experience?

Yes, candidates who have held director or senior director roles with broad portfolio ownership regularly step into VP positions. The key is demonstrating that your scope of responsibility, team size, and business impact are already operating at a VP level, even if the title hasn't caught up. Strong sponsorship from an executive advocate inside the hiring organization also helps close that gap.

What does the vice president of retail interview process look like?

The process typically runs four to six rounds, starting with a recruiter screen and a hiring manager conversation, then progressing to panel interviews with cross-functional leaders in finance, marketing, and operations. Most companies at this level include a business case presentation where you are asked to analyze a real or hypothetical performance challenge. Final rounds often involve a conversation with the CEO or a Chief Retail Officer.

Where can I find and apply to vice president of retail jobs?

You can find and apply to vice president of retail jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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