Retail Director

Role Description The Retail Director is a part-time, remote role responsible for developing and overseeing retail initiatives that support the creator community and brand partnerships. This role includes designing retail strategies, defining product assortments, and aligning in-person and digital retail experiences with community events and content programs. The Retail Director will manage vendor and partner relationships, monitor sales performance, and optimize operations to ensure efficient inventory, budgeting, and fulfillment processes. Day-to-day tasks involve collaborating with the founding team, setting team priorities, guiding retail staff or contractors, and using data to refine merchandising and pricing. The role also includes contributing to long-term retail growth plans that align with the organization’s mission and community needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in retail and merchandising, including managing product assortments and in-store or online retail experiences.
• Proven ability in team management and leadership, with experience coordinating staff or contractors in a distributed or remote environment.
• Strong background in sales and revenue optimization, including setting targets, tracking performance, and implementing sales strategies.
• Experience in operations management and budgeting, including inventory oversight, cost control, and financial planning.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a startup or community-focused environment.
• Comfort with remote work tools and digital platforms used for collaboration, reporting, and retail operations.
• Experience in the creator economy, community-building, or consumer brands is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, Marketing, or equivalent professional experience preferred.