Director of Retail

Job overview

The Director of Retail role is hybrid in Southern California; Manhattan Beach, CA is the listing location. The stated salary is $130,000–$140,000 per year. The role supports a rapidly growing lifestyle consumer brand launching its owned retail channel. The director builds the retail organization, leads the first store launches, and establishes scalable operating practices and talent structures. The role combines strategy and hands-on execution to support store performance and future retail growth.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute owned retail strategy
• lead launch of the first retail locations
• create operating procedures and playbooks
• initially lead the flagship store
• manage store performance and retail KPIs
• recruit and develop teams
• partner with marketing, merchandising, planning, eCommerce, operations, and finance
• support assortment, inventory, forecasting, and product launches.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of retail

retail strategy

store launches

retail operations

multi-unit retail

team leadership

inventory management

customer experience

$130k–$140k

manhattan beach ca

southern california

the people brand

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting describes a hybrid arrangement and regular travel between retail locations.

About the employer

The People Brand is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other General Merchandise Retailers. Sector: 45.