Executive Jobs in Highwood, 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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Senior Vice President of Leasing- East Region

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, senior executives, and external stakeholders....

Director, eCommerce Sales

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Experiences that will support your success Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of experience in Sales including Amazon account management, ideally within fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)....

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Managing Director, Alternative Investments & Income Solutions

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 1 day ago

presenceSuperior communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability developing materials and effectively presenting to executive audiencesComfortable with debate and willing to...

Vice President of Sales, Data Platform

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Regularly interacts across functional areas with senior management or executives to ensure unit objectives are met....

Executive Director - Product Management for Derivatives and Risk Platforms

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Overview More than 30 years ago, ETRADE pioneered the online brokerage industry by executing the first-ever electronic individual investor trade. While the landscape of our industry has changed...

Executive Administrator

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Executive Administrator to join a great team....

Director Retail Sr

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 3 days ago

DESCRIPTION The Retail Director is responsible for the coordination and development of the Retail Sales and Merchandising Organization for the market/team. They must be able to lead, manage and...

Principal Services Executive

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The Services Executive team includes a diverse range of skills and experience from across professional services, functional subject matter expertise and sales fields....

Branch Administrator

  • Melrose Park, IL (21 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (21 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Branch Administrator w/Sign on Bonus! Temperature Equipment Corporation (TEC), a WATSCO (WSO) Company, has been an industry leader known for technical expertise, value, best-in-class product...

R&D Associate Principal Flexible Film Packaging Manager

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications BS minimum in Packaging Science, Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Plastics), or equivalent field 5+ years consumer goods packaging experience Food industry experience strongly preferred...

Director of Marketing, Beauty/E-Commerce (Contract to Hire)

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Director of Marketing Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3+ Days/Week) Contract-to-Hire Category: Beauty, Fragrance, E-Comm Status: Hyper-Growth Startup About Us Our client is not just another skincare...

Supply Chain (SCM) Implementation Consultant, Principal Consultant (Healthcare Industry) (JR-0095665)

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 5 days ago

at Workday, Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description About You Basic Qualifications 7+ years of functional experience in Spend Management for medium to large healthcare enterprise...

Product Data Administrator Supervisor

  • Northlake, IL (20 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (20 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Ready to grow your career? Empire Today is seeking a Product Data Administrator Supervisor to join our creative and hardworking Merchandising team. The Product Data Administrator Supervisor is...

Global Repair Services - Operations Director

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 10 days ago

at Motorola Solutions in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit...

VP Retail Media Sales

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Highwood, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Company DescriptionR25_0007603*US role, must be in US at time of application to be considered.#LI-RemoteJob DescriptionAbout this jobWe are seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Retail...

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Highwood, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Highwood, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.4%
Master's Degree
22.1%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
High School or GED
7.2%
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 Highwood, 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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