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Retail Manager

Rio Rancho, NM

$43K/yr

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How much do director retail development jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for director retail development in Rio Rancho, NM is $70,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,728.00 and $99,411.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Retail Development, and why are they important?

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.
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Director, Retail Operations - Albuquerque, NM

Director, Retail Operations - Albuquerque, NM

Panera Bread

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$111K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

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5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 1,440 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 16 rated cafes

Job description

Director, Retail Operations - Albuquerque, NM
Job Purpose
Director, Retail Operations is responsible for delivering world class execution of Panera operational expectations in the bakery-cafes by translating brand objectives to cafes and associates. This means acting like an owner as well as leading and developing leaders to deliver great experiences to associates and guests in a way that builds trust that creates loyalty with our team members and guests and creating value in the market through growing sales and delivering profit growth.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Business Understanding, Strategic Planning and Execution:
    • Responsible for creating the strategy and vision for the market to achieve the execution of all Panera standards for guest service, marked-wide operating systems, profitability, new unit growth, food quality and safety, and people development.
    • Responsible for achieving key business results and growing the business through coaching, development, and accountability of cafe management teams for the execution against these standards and processes.
    • Effectively understands, applies, and communicates the business' priorities, and is considered an SME of Panera's operating systems, and the application throughout the market.
    • Responsible for and the champion for achieving results through collaboration, communication, and implementation and sustained management of all new products, processes, and programs.
    • A proactive partner, working cross-functionally with market and region-level support (Operations, HR, business development, etc.) creating discipline around channel execution by providing resources and supporting cafes that ultimately drive business results.
    • Ensures that the right processes and behaviors are practiced by each cafe's management team to deliver on the market's established goals and to protect Panera's brand identity and purpose.

• People Development:
  • Responsible for unlocking and building the capabilities and performance of cafe management teams demonstrated through Panera's Guiding Values and our people practices. These consist of recruitment, selection, DE&I, compensation, development/training, performance management and coaching, as well as succession planning.
  • Creates the market's People strategy and maintains a pipeline of talent to support the growth and talent needs within the market, to continually elevate employee performance and capability.

• Brand Protection & Validation:
  • Responsible for ensuring the cafes comply with all established operational standards, policies, and federal and state employment laws, around employment and food and workplace safety.
  • Ensures cafes foster and maintain an inclusive and engaging work environment where every associate can show up authentically, free of discrimination and harassment.

Top Leadership competencies for this role
  • Acts like an owner
  • Defines vision and purpose
  • Unlocks Potential
  • Builds trust
  • Collaborates
  • Delivers results

Qualifications (Education & Experience)
  • Multi-unit experience or related experience preferred, but not required.
  • Some college education/certification or related experience preferred, but not required.
  • Firm understanding of business outcomes (sales drivers, profit drivers, reading P&L and financial reports).
  • Excellent communication skills and can leverage these skills to influence others.
  • Self-motivated and can plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage a market-wide calendar.
  • Has the ability to build high performing teams through selection, coaching and development and has strong coaching skills to continuously develop a team of managers.
  • Is motivational and can inspire teams to perform at a high level, create role clarity and hold leaders at different organization levels accountable.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Work, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), internet-based and complete other basic computer functions.
  • Must have a strong work ethic, with the ability to work long and unusual hours.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
  • Up to 95% travel within the market and some overnight travel for cafe visits based on market geography and for company meetings. Other out-of-market travel for business needs may be required.
  • This position requires a mix of walking/standing during long periods while on cafe visits (including the lifting of heavy items or boxes), some desk/office administrative work, as well as commuting between cafe locations.

At Panera, we strive to create a healthier and happier world. We do this by running best-in-class operations guided by tried-and-true restaurant practices and that is always striving to innovate for our guests and our associates.
Competitive Pay: $111,808- $134,169
The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm. While our business has expanded well beyond St. Louis since then, that same sourdough starter is still used in our iconic sourdough bread and the craft of baking bread fresh each day remains at the heart of Panera Bread. Each day our trained bakers fill our bakery shelves with delicious freshly baked cookies, pastries, bagels, and a range of breads from focaccia to classic baguettes. We believe in serving delicious, freshly prepared, Clean food made with carefully selected ingredients that we are proud to serve our own families. Our menu, crafted by chefs and bakers, features classic, comforting dishes, each with an intriguing twist. We respect our planet and take measures to lessen our impacts. We believe in treating people with warmth, kindness, and respect, whether it’s a guest in our cafe or one of our associates. And we believe in helping our local communities, especially in times of need.

Industry

Restaurants

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1981

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