Director - Retail Sales

AT&T is seeking a Director - Retail Sales to lead a large retail territory spanning Upstate New York, Vermont, and portions of the Hudson Valley. This leader will drive business performance, customer experience, operational execution, and team engagement across company-owned retail locations while partnering closely with authorized retail and market leadership teams.

The ideal candidate is a visible, field-based leader who excels at developing leaders, building relationships, creating accountability, and driving consistent execution across a large geographic footprint.

What You'll Do

• Lead retail performance across a large multi-site territory, driving growth, customer experience, and operational excellence.

• Coach and develop Area Managers and retail leaders to strengthen performance and execution.

• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with market, operations, staffing, and authorized retail teams to align priorities and improve customer outcomes.

• Maintain a strong field presence, regularly visiting stores and engaging leaders across the territory.

 What You'll Bring

• Experience leading leaders in a multi-site retail, field sales, wireless, telecommunications, or customer-facing environment.

• Proven success managing large geographic territories and distributed teams.

• A track record of building high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and talent development.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.

• A visible, field-focused leadership style with a passion for developing people and improving performance.

• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational discipline.

• A self-starter mindset with the humility to listen, learn, and build on the strengths of an existing team.

• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Wireless, telecommunications, indirect channel, or authorized retailer experience.

• Experience leading managers in a multi-site retail environment.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on data of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
• Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation

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