Executive Jobs in Evanston, IL

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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Director, Merchandising Streetwear - Jordan GC

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

The Jordan Streetwear FOP Merch lead drives the global Consumer x FOP vision alignment for the full marketplace and owns consumer insights for Greater China. This role focus on elevating Jordan...

Innovation Principal - Manufacturing Domain

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

They engage with executive level leaders (C-level to VP level range) to establish joint partnership on Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation....

Retail Service Specialist

  • Niles, IL (5 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Niles, IL (5 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 21 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....

Group President - Senior Managing Director, Commer

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago

responsible for C&I administration inclusive of meeting CRA and regulatory requirements, meeting credit risk mitigation expectations, participates in Loan Committee, interacts with other members of executive...

Group President - Senior Managing Director, Commercial Banking (C + I Mid-Market)New

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago

responsible for C&I administration inclusive of meeting CRA and regulatory requirements, meeting credit risk mitigation expectations, participates in Loan Committee, interacts with other members of executive...

Vice President, AMER Practices

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Foster executive relationships and when required, serve as the executive sponsor or support others inside the business who serve as the executive sponsor....

Vice President, US Retail Insights (candidates must have retail collaboration experience)

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago

businessquestions and delivery high-quality insights that exceed customer standards Participate in client meetings to provide top-of-the-line Food Industryperspective, trends and opportunity Grow executive...

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Vice President, Sales and Partnerships Strategy & Operations

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 2 days ago

What you'll do As the Vice President of Sales and Partnerships Strategy & Operations you'll work closely with our Chief Revenue Officer, GVP of Partners, and GTM executive leadership to define, optimize...

Director, Retail & Experience Store Designer, NA

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Ability to present new concepts and designs to small and large groups, including presenting to executive leaders and external partners.- Proven ability to manage multiple and competing work priorities...

Director of Retail

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Director of Retail Compass Group life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, flex time, retirement plan United States, Illinois, Chicago Jun 07, 2025 Levy Sector LOCATION: Rank & Rally is...

Chief Marketing Officer

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago

enhance audience experience.This role will monitor marketing performance, analyze data, and make data-driven decisions to optimize marketing and brand strategy efforts.This position reports to the Executive...

Senior Security Solutions Sales - Principal Accounts

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago

.** In your role as security sales specialist, you'll be finding the right technology to help ensure our executive customers of large enterprises keep their systems secure and spot risks before they...

Director, Retail Broker Management

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Work Location: Chicago Want to make an impact? The Director, Retail Broker Management will lead the strategic oversight and performance management of six retail broker partners across the...

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Contract Administrator

  • Lake Zurich, IL (20 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lake Zurich, IL (20 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary The Contract Administrator position is responsible for all assigned group purchasing organizations (GPO) customers, integrated delivery network/health system (IDN) customers,...

Senior Customer Success Manager, CHRO Specialist

  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Help establish strong partnerships within the customer's HR organization and related Business Functions (e.g., Executive Sponsors/main contacts) regarding their HCM investment....

Demographic Data for Evanston, IL

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Evanston, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Evanston, IL 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 Evanston, IL
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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