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How much do retail development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail development in the United States is $35.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Retail Development vs Retail Buying?

AspectRetail DevelopmentRetail Buying
Primary FocusIdentifying new store locations, market expansion, and strategic growthSelecting and purchasing products to stock in stores
Required SkillsMarket analysis, project management, real estate knowledgeVendor negotiation, inventory management, trend analysis
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, site visits, market researchRetail stores, supplier meetings, buying offices
Common EmployersRetail chains, real estate firms, development agenciesRetail chains, department stores, specialty retailers

Retail Development and Retail Buying are distinct roles within the retail industry. Retail Development focuses on expanding store locations and market presence, while Retail Buying centers on selecting products to meet customer demand. Both roles require industry knowledge but differ in daily tasks and objectives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Retail Development, and why are they important?

To thrive in Retail Development, you need a solid understanding of market analysis, site selection, and retail operations, often supported by a degree in business, marketing, or real estate. Familiarity with CRM software, geographic information systems (GIS), and financial modeling tools is typically required. Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and project management skills set top performers apart in this field. These skills ensure successful identification and execution of new retail opportunities, driving business growth and competitive advantage.

How does a Retail Development professional typically collaborate with store managers and merchandising teams to implement new initiatives?

Retail Development professionals play a key role in bridging the gap between corporate strategy and in-store execution. They regularly collaborate with store managers to understand operational challenges and gather feedback on new concepts or layouts. Working closely with merchandising teams, they help design and roll out product displays, promotional campaigns, or store redesigns to enhance customer experience and drive sales. Effective communication and project management skills are essential, as these professionals often coordinate timelines, training, and resources across multiple stakeholders.

What is Retail Development?

Retail development involves planning, creating, and managing retail spaces or strategies to maximize sales and customer engagement. Professionals in this field work on everything from identifying locations and negotiating leases to designing store layouts and optimizing product placement. The goal is to ensure retail environments meet consumer needs and business objectives, often collaborating with marketing, merchandising, and operations teams. Retail developers may work for brands, landlords, or property developers, and are key to expanding a company's physical presence.
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Infographic showing various Retail Development job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,258 per year, or $35.7 per hour.
Business Development and Operations Coordinator

Business Development and Operations Coordinator

Michael Kors

New York, NY • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Michael Kors rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 102 rated fashion retailers


Job description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

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Who You Are:

You are entrepreneurial, energetic, and have a can-do attitude. You are communicative, collaborative, and are results-driven. You are well organized, develop and manage processes and procedures while simultaneously adapting to the ever-evolving retail landscape and needs. You are ambitious in finding solutions and a supportive team member.

What You'll Do:

  • Analyze sales reports to determine the needs of the business

  • Communicate opportunities, including, but not limited to strategies to drive sales, stock needs, and technology innovation

  • Maintain Field and District alignments across all platforms

  • Manage all staffing incentive payouts

  • Develop clear, consistent, timely, and effective methods of communication with MK Corporate and Retail Development field teams on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and seasonal basis via email, phone calls, virtual and in-person

  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with Retail Partners, MK Corporate and Retail Development field teams

  • Maintain and communicate all store and employee tracking documents

  • Partner with Retail Development, Sales, and Planning teams for all Retail Partner presentations

  • Facilitate all weekly conference calls and additional Retail Development and MK Corporate touch bases and meetings.

  • Control travel expenses, continually striving to reduce costs by adhering to Travel and Expense policy and procedure

  • Control Retail Development departmental expenses, continually striving to reduce costs

  • Manage Clothing Allotment process partnering with Sales, HR, and Customer Service as needed

  • Partner with Supervisor to design and implement processes and procedures, increasing overall efficiency

  • Maintain Retail Partner staffing lists and ensure chargebacks are accurately invoiced and executed

  • Ensure all new hires are set up with necessary materials and log-ins

  • Partner with Supervisor on new technology and systems initiatives

  • Maintain Retail Development website communications, keeping information current and conveying major updates

  • Manage floor plan receipt process from Retail Partners and site surveys process from RD field team for shop-in-shops

  • In partnership with supervisor, manage maintenance communications with Store Design and corresponding budgets

  • Manage shop remodel and fixture roll-out process in partnership with supervisor and store design team

You'll Need to Have:

  • Bachelors or Associates Degree

  • Minimum 2+ years of related retail experience

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and follow-up skills: email, phone, etc.

  • Proficiency in computer software

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

  • Training experience

We'd Love to See:

  • The ability to think strategically, drive results and build a high-performance organization

  • Proven ability to be strategic and tactical in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

  • Entrepreneurial, out of the box thinker

MK Perks:

  • Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar

  • Summer Fridays

  • Internal Mobility Across Brands

  • Cross-brand Discount

  • Exclusive Employee Sales

  • Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)

  • 401k Match

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Thrive Wellness Program

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Gym Discounts

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited, we arecommittedtoprovidinga fair and accessiblerecruitment process.If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team atCapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

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The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at CapriTalentAcquisition@CapriHoldings.com.

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

Compensation Range:

45,000.00 - 70,000.00 USD

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About Michael Kors

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Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready to wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products through his Michael Kors and MICHAEL Michael Kors labels, including accessories, footwear, watches, jewelry, men's and women's ready to wear, and a full line of fragrance products. Operating at the luxury, lifestyle and outlet levels combined with a strong e-commerce business, Michael Kors stores are operated in some of the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Istanbul, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong. We currently employ 14,000 people around the world.

Industry

Apparel and accessories stores

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1981