Director Retail Execution

Advantage Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Director of Retail Operations to provide strategic leadership across regions, translate enterprise strategy into execution, and drive growth and client outcomes. You will lead senior leaders, own P&L, and align cross-functional teams to deliver results and long-term value.

Responsibilities include strategic leadership, client strategy, data-driven decision making, talent development, and financial oversight to ensure sustained performance and a

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: translates enterprise strategy into actionable plans across regions.
• Business growth and client strategy: drives revenue growth and strengthens client partnerships.
• Data-driven decision making: utilizes POS, syndicated, and financial data to guide strategy.
• Organizational and talent leadership: builds high-performing teams and succession plans.
• Financial and operational oversight: owns P&L and aligns cross-functional teams.

Job description

Director Retail Execution

Job Locations: US-CA-San Diego | US-AZ-Phoenix | US-CO-Denver | US-CA-Sacramento

Primary Posting Location : City: San Diego

Primary Posting Location : State/Province: CA

Primary Posting Location : Postal Code: 92101

Primary Posting Location : Country: US

Requisition ID: 2026-441133

Position Type: Full Time

Category: Field Operations/Field Management

Minimum: USD $93,100.00/Yr.

Maximum: USD $121,000.00/Yr.

Summary

Director of Retail Operations

The Director of Retail Operations provides strategic leadership across multiple regions or business segments, responsible for translating enterprise strategy into execution while driving business growth, client outcomes, and organizational performance.

This role leads a team of senior leaders, owns P&L performance, client strategy, and cross-functional alignment, and uses data and insights to guide decision-making, shape long-term plans, and influence both internal and external stakeholders.

The Director is accountable for organizational capability, leadership development, and sustained growth, ensuring the business delivers both near-term results and long-term value.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership:
  • Translates enterprise strategy into actionable plans and outcomes across multiple regions
  • Establishes direction, communicates vision, and drives alignment across stakeholders
• Business growth and client strategy:
  • Drives revenue growth, share expansion, and strategic initiatives for clients
  • Builds executive-level client relationships and positions organization as a strategic partner
• Data-driven decision making:
  • Leverages multiple data sources, including point-of-sale, syndicated, and financial data, to guide strategy and improve performance
  • Translates data into executive storytelling and actionable insights
• Organizational and talent leadership:
  • Builds and leads high-performing leadership teams; drives succession planning and leadership readiness
  • Oversees organizational health, capability building, and performance management
• Financial and operational oversight:
  • Owns profit and loss performance, investment allocation, and risk mitigation
  • Aligns cross-functional teams to drive enterprise outcomes