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Director Retail Development Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Director, Retail Search

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$121K - $194K/yr

Director, Retail Search Informed by data, our passionate team strives to deliver hero moments for ... Stay current on the latest news, developments and trends in the industry, and regularly share ...

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Director - Retail Investments About Continental Realty Corporation Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) is a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating company with fully integrated ...

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Key Responsibilities Organizational Development and Retail Staffing * Map retail staff structures ... directing initiatives as needed; * Maintain retail FTE and headcount control; * Understand and ...

Lead the development and execution of an omnichannel retail media strategy, enabling seamless ... Direct experience managing and overseeing $25M - $50M+ annual retail media spend * Proficiency in ...

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Lead the development and execution of an omnichannel retail media strategy, enabling seamless ... Direct experience managing and overseeing $25M - $50M+ annual retail media spend * Proficiency in ...

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Sales Director - Retail

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $200/hr

Retail is Sierra2s largest industry A more than 100 live deployments spanning apparel and beauty, grocery and big-box, home and auto, consumer services, marketplaces, and consumer technology. Our ...

The Director will partner closely with business stakeholders across the retail organization to ... Manage and develop a high-performing marketing team, providing clear direction, development ...

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How much do director retail development jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for director retail development in New York is $89,092.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,730.00 and $125,179.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of retail development?

To thrive as a Director of Retail Development, you need strong strategic planning, business development expertise, and a proven track record in retail management, often supported by a relevant degree such as business administration or marketing. Familiarity with CRM software, project management tools, and data analytics platforms is typically required. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills set top candidates apart. These skills ensure effective expansion, optimized store performance, and sustained competitive advantage in the dynamic retail sector.

What does a director of retail development do?

A Director of Retail Development is responsible for overseeing the strategic growth and expansion of retail operations within a company. This role involves identifying new market opportunities, securing retail locations, and developing plans to increase store presence and profitability. They collaborate with real estate, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful store openings and brand consistency. Additionally, they analyze market trends, negotiate leases, and manage budgets related to retail development projects.

What are the main challenges a director of retail development might face when expanding into new markets?

A Director of Retail Development often encounters challenges such as understanding local consumer behavior, navigating regulatory requirements, and identifying optimal locations for new stores. Additionally, balancing brand consistency while adapting to regional preferences can be complex. Building strong relationships with local partners and coordinating with cross-functional teams—such as marketing, real estate, and operations—is crucial to ensure successful market entries and sustainable growth.
What are the most commonly searched types of Retail Development jobs in New York? The most popular types of Retail Development jobs in New York are:
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Infographic showing various Director Retail Development job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,092 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Business Development Director (Retail)

The Trade Desk

New York, NY • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

What you'll do  

  • Take North America/Global assigned account responsibility for representing The Trade Desk's growing retail category, including ownership of The Trade Desk's most strategic partnerships with retailers - liaising with C-Level stakeholders at both the retail brand marketing organization, and their affiliated retail media business.  
  • Drive revenue growth on The Trade Desk platform aligned to the unique business objectives of both the retail media businesses as well as the retail brand marketing group.
  • Architect and drive large Business Partnership agreements across both Retail Media and Retail Marketing organizations.
  • Work directly with existing platform solutions clients and consult on the development of GTM strategies for their product offerings built on top of TTD's platform.   
  • Collaborate with our data partnerships team to create a total solution that will drive data revenue across assigned Retail Accounts.  
  • Develop a deep technical understanding of The Trade Desk platform, competitive positioning and an informed view of the value chain within programmatic advertising.   
  • Partner and collaborate across internal TTD teams aligned towards growth of the retail business as a whole.   
  • Create and drive a strategic account plan to achieve revenue goals through existing business growth.   
  • Work cross-functionally with The Trade Desk's client services, data partnerships, marketing, and product/engineering teams to guide product roadmap prioritization and successful customer integrations. 
  • Facilitate communication internally and externally related to partnerships (demands, strategies, roadmaps, operational requirements, etc.).

Who you are 

  • You are an entrepreneur at heart and are intrigued by the opportunity to directly influence the entire landscape of programmatic advertising. Working with this client segment brings you 'behind the curtain' and into C-level conversations that shape major partnerships across the industry. You're equally comfortable selling concepts to client-side and internal executives, get excited about new product offerings, and are a masterful relationship builder.
  • 8+ years experience creating and building differentiated relationships with retailers.
  • A wealth of experience in a platform-oriented business development or solution selling role, ideally within the AdTech orMarTechindustries.
  • 8+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partnerships role, at a programmatic agency, retailer client-side investment team, retail media network, or DSP required.
  • Brand and or shopper marketing experience at a consumer packaged goods company is a plus.
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of the retail media ecosystem and the value chains throughout both shopper marketing and brand marketing, media investment and measurement.
  • Excel in collaboration across internal teams and stakeholders with proven results.  
  • Strategic and highly analytical approach to selling concepts with a focus on building relationships with internal and external leadership.  
  • A proven track record of annual/quarterly revenue growth across various industries and clients.  
  • Driving Brand investment and growth strategies to help large advertisers steal share of wallet.  
  • Exceeding revenue targets consistently across multiple quarters.  
  • C-Suite Engagement:   
    • Standing and delivering a C-Level strategy and narrative to drive long term business growth.  
    • Challenging the status quo of Media/Data strategies to drive long term partnerships.  
    • Going beyond the CMO to engage C-Level stakeholders in Data & Analytics and beyond.  
    • Owning execution of C-Level vision across client stakeholders.  
  • Shopper & Brand Budget Revenue Growth:  
    • Driving Shopper and Merchant investment shifts to programmatic from traditional siloed investment channels  
    • Proven and published thought leadership in combining national & shopper spend  
    • Navigating ambiguity and longstanding business challenges to reshape media practices. 
  • Complex Partnership Leadership:
    • Driving Business Joint Partnerships. 
    • Working on complex partnerships that require alignment of internal and external GTM, product, engineering, legal, finance and leadership teams to achieve revenue goals. 
  • This role follows a hybrid work model, with in-office expectations Tuesday -Thursday in the NYC office.

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.