Executive Jobs in San Jose, CA

An Executive in the retail industry is responsible for driving the strategy and operations of a retail business. Their role includes overseeing all operational aspects, driving business growth, setting strategic goals, managing vendors and suppliers, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring customer satisfaction. They are also in charge of ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. To excel in this role, a successful executive must possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, a good understanding of market research, and the capacity to make important decisions under pressure. They should also have a solid understanding of performance metrics, and the ability to create and implement effective sales and marketing strategies.

Before becoming an Executive, a professional may have held roles such as Store Manager, District Manager, or Director of Retail Operations. These positions provide the necessary experience in managing teams, driving sales, and understanding the dynamics of the retail industry. Depending on the organization, specific industry certifications such as Certified Retail Executive (CRX) or Certified Retail Management Professional (CRMP) may be required or preferred. A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field is typically required, with many executives also holding an MBA or another relevant postgraduate degree.

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Principal Technical Program Manager, Amazon, Search Platform Technologies

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

DESCRIPTION Principal Technical Program Manager - Amazon Search Platform Technologies, Palo Alto, CA. Amazon Search creates powerful, customer-focused product search solutions and technologies....

Principal Enterprise Architect

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Your exceptional communication and relationship-building skills enable you to engage effectively with C-level executives Basic Qualifications: 7+ years of experience applying knowledge of cloud architecture...

Principal HR Business Partner, Amazon Health Services

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

buy-in and drive to execution and achievement of the right results * Self-starter, able to work both independently as well as an active member of both business and HR teams * Experience partnering with executive...

Principal, Data Scientist

  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Union City, CA (19 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

... What you'll do... As a Principal, Data Scientist, you will spearhead analytics within Walmarts US Marketing team, providing insights and optimization opportunities to marketers, managers, and...

(USA) Principal, Data Scientist

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

What you'll do: Provide a macro view of product-driven value to our Executive Team; creating and measuring metrics that matter and being able to tell a compelling story Give easy access to voice-of-the-member...

(USA) Principal, Product Manager

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

machine learning and conversational systems Ability to synthesize data, user research, and design into actionable product strategies Experience managing complex stakeholder groups and influencing executive...

Retail Data Collector

  • Los Gatos, CA (9 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (9 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that...

Display Finance Deputy CFO

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a versatile finance leader to partner with DFT executives to not only drive financial performance (profitable growth, portfolio prioritization) but also serve as an advisor to DFT...

Sales Administrator

  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Livermore, CA (17 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

General information Name Sales Administrator Ref # 890 Date Friday, June 6, 2025 City Livermore State California Country United States Business Entity Envoy Solutions Work Hours M-F 8am-5pm...

Retail Service Specialist - Union GBA

  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The Retail Service Specialist will support the Store Manager and Assistant Managers in areas of sales, customer service, store appearance, and store operations....

Vice President of Sales, Fintech/E-Commerce

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Excellent communication, presentation, and executive influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with both internal teams and C-level clients....

Principal, Software Engineer - Gen AI

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 9 days ago

... What you'll do... Walmart Global Tech is at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to redefine customer experiences. We are seeking a Principal, Software Engineer...

IT Systems Administrator

  • San Jose, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 10 days ago

Lattice Overview There is energy hereenergy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. Its an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and...

Principal Software Engineer, Retail Foundations

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: May 15, 2025 Role Number: 200604165 Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we...

Principal Economist, Stores Economics and Science (SEAS)

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 days ago

This role will contribute to developing economics and science products and services, with specialization in understanding customer behavior through the lens of AI and causal inference. You will...

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Salary for Executive Jobs in San Jose, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireRetail research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Executives in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.6%
Master's Degree
22.3%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
High School or GED
6.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
2.0%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Executives in San Jose, CA
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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