Executive Jobs in Lombard, 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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Retail Service Specialist

  • Arlington Heights, IL (16 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (16 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 4 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....

Senior Vice President Digital Experience Platform Enablement and Adoption

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Customer Experience Advocacy Regularly lead customer experience reviews with senior executives and cross-functional peers, driving transparency, prioritization, and action....

Vice President, Head of GOS Technology Sales

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

operationalizing Sales Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies, pricing models, sales enablement and product packaging for technology solutions Strong communication skills and executive...

Optical Administrator (Not Licensed)

  • Lisle, IL (6 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Lisle, IL (6 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

The basic function of the Optical Associate, Optician is to attract and retain customers by delivering exceptional customer service, fostering customer retention, and promoting outstanding...

Vice President, Traceable

  • Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 7 hours ago

at Cole-Parmer in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Title: VP GM, Traceable Reports To: CEO Location: Webster, TX preferred FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: The Vice...

Retail Service Specialist

  • St Charles, IL (14 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • St Charles, IL (14 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Compensation Pay Range: $15.00 - $18.00 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly...

Senior Principal Vascular Therapy Development Rep - Chicago, IL

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 13 hours ago

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Aug 2025 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare...

Principal Absence Time Tracking Scheduling Functional Consultant

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Credit Vice President Food, Industrials, Retail, Environmental (F.I.R.E.) Sponsor, Growth & Middle-Market

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the worlds leading financial groups. Across the globe, were...

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Executive Director, PBM Client Reporting Product Leader

  • Northbrook, IL (19 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Northbrook, IL (19 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Executive Director, Client Reporting Product Development will lead and oversee the development of PBM front-end client reporting tools and systems....

Retail Service Specialist

  • Glendale Heights, IL (2 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glendale Heights, IL (2 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day 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 Portfolio Management

  • Romeoville, IL (17 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Romeoville, IL (17 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago

About Us: BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food and non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to...

Office Administrator

  • Hinsdale, IL (7 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (7 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago

As an Office Administrator you are the first person our customers see when they walk into one of our Compass offices. You will oversee the management of the office to ensure everything is running...

Omnichannel Retail Sale Solutions Specialist Product Manager - Payments - Vice President

  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (18 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 1 day ago

JobID: 210654921 Category: Product Management JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-08-08T14:58:49+00:00 JobShift: Base Pay/Salary: Jersey City,NJ $122,550.00-$201,000.00 You enjoy shaping the...

Director, Merchandising - Disposables

  • Bartlett, IL (11 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bartlett, IL (11 miles from Lombard, IL)
  • 2 days ago

This is a merchandising position responsible for overall performance and management of the merchandising department which includes but is not limited to: end customer order fulfillment, inventory...

Demographic Data for Lombard, IL

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Lombard, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Lombard, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.5%
Master's Degree
22.6%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
High School or GED
6.8%
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 Lombard, 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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