Executive Jobs in Woodridge, 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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Vice President/ Senior Vice President, Equipment F

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

at KeyCorp in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Location:227 West Monroe Street - Chicago, Illinois 60606 Job Summary Key Equipment Finance, a division of Key Bank National...

Operations Director for Global Repair Services (Remote)

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 10 hours ago

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer...

Remote Work

Principal ProServe Account Executive - Game Technology , GameTech, TMEGS-US

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

The Amazon Web Services Professional Services (ProServe) team is seeking a dynamic ProServe Account Executive (PAE) to join our team at Amazon Web Services (AWS)....

Retail Service Specialist

  • Frankfort, IL (20 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Frankfort, IL (20 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 2 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....

Principal Managing Partner _ Industry Capabilities

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

About You Collaborate with Account Executives and Service Executives to help position and sell or upsell Workday product, deployment, and postproduction services, into your customer base and ensure...

American Girl Retail Service Specialist (Reg. Part

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

at Mattel, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Posting Title American Girl Retail Service Specialist (Reg. Part-Time/ 30 hour) Requisition Number R232743 Company American Girl...

Vice President Business Development - Hybrid

  • Oak Brook, IL (7 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (7 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 4 days ago

As we continue our path for growth, we are looking for several Business Development Executives to join our team!...

Assistant Ticketing Administrator

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

Seasonal Full-Time, August 27 - November 1, 2025 The Assistant Ticketing Administrator supports the ticketing department in maintaining accurate and efficient box office operations for the Chicago...

Vice President, Revenue Operations

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

skills and a get-it-done mentality, comfortable operating from strategy to execution A collaborative team player who builds trust and drives shared success A clear and confident communicator with executive...

Associate Sales Director, Marketing Effectiveness

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Company Description R25_0005052 #LI-Remote North America role, must reside in US or Canada at time of application to be considered. This is a commission-based selling role that offers a base...

Remote Work

Administrator, Contract Manufacturing

  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (20 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 7 days ago

At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality,...

Associate Principal

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Contributing to complex external content development and provides recommendations for future focus areas Maintaining and expanding relationships throughout client organization including executive team...

Retail Service Specialist

  • Aurora, IL (11 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (11 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 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....

VP, Retail Account Development

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Direct experience with customer insights, category management and executive client leadership required....

Vice President Product Management - LCL Americas

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (19 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (19 miles from Woodridge, IL)
  • 8 days ago

VP Product Management Who We Are: GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider...

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Woodridge, IL

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Woodridge, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.4%
Master's Degree
22.7%
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 Woodridge, 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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