Executive Jobs in Connecticut

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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Sr. Principal, Lifecycle Program Lead - Instrument Replacement Excellence

  • Waters Corporation
  • Milford, CT
  • 2 hours ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 2 hours ago

units CrossFunctional Leadership & Governance Lead crossfunctional collaboration across Sales, Service, Commercial Excellence, Sales, Service, Product Management, Finance, IT, and Analytics Facilitate executive...

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Retail Service Specialist

  • O'Reilly Automotive Stores
  • Manchester, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 22 hours ago

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

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Senior Director, Retail Experience and Store Marketing

  • Spectrum
  • Stamford, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 22 hours ago

Are you a collaborative and creative leader? Do you have a passion for enhancing customer experiences? Do you have in-depth knowledge of retail marketing and store merchandising? If so, you could...

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Group Vice President, Customer Relationship Management

  • Spectrum
  • Stamford, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 22 hours ago

Strong executive-level communications and presentation skills to effectively convey marketing strategy to stakeholders....

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Vice President, Procurement Operations Excellence

  • Legends
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 2 days ago

Lead QBRs with senior executives and publish scorecards....

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Principal Training and Education Specialist - Robotics

  • Medtronic
  • North Haven, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • North Haven, CT
  • 5 days ago

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Jun 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare...

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Vice President, Commerce Creative

  • Spectrum
  • Stamford, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 8 days ago

Do you have a background in omni-channel marketing? Do you have a passion for enhancing customer experience? Do you have in-depth knowledge of UX design and building creative stategies? If so, you...

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Retail Service Specialist

  • O'Reilly Auto Parts
  • Willimantic, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Willimantic, CT
  • 12 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....

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Retail Service Specialist

  • Oreillyauto
  • Wethersfield, CT
  • 13 days ago
  • Wethersfield, CT
  • 13 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....

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Market Data Sourcing and Category Strategy Head, Managing Director

  • State Street Corporation
  • Stamford, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 15 days ago

Who we are looking for The Market Data Sourcing and Category Strategy Head (Managing Director) is an important role within State Street's Global Third Party Management team. This role will lead a...

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Sr Principal Sourcing NPI

  • PerkinElmer, Inc.
  • Shelton, CT
  • 20 days ago
  • Shelton, CT
  • 20 days ago

sourcing deliverables are aligned with Product Development Process (PDP) milestones and gate requirements Drive continuous improvement of NPI sourcing processes, tools, and best practices Provide executive-level...

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Retail Service Specialist-1

  • O'Reilly Automotive Stores
  • New Britain, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • New Britain, CT
  • 29 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....

In Person

Director, eCommerce Sales (Digital Marketing)

  • Spectrum
  • Stamford, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 29 days ago

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Do you have a passion for leading high-impact digital marketing...

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Senior Director, eCommerce Development, Mobile

  • Spectrum
  • Stamford, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 30+ days ago

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Step into a pivotal role where your technical leadership fuels...

Remote Hybrid

CMO Structurer - Trader I

  • BOK Financial
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Req ID: 77981 Location: Stamford -STAM Areas of Interest: Trading Pay Transparency Salary Range: $65,000 - $110,000 Application Deadline: 05/23/2026 BOK Financial Corporation Group includes BOKF,...

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Connecticut

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
52.9%
Master's Degree
23.4%
Associate's Degree
8.4%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
2.0%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Executives in Connecticut
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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