Executive Jobs in Illinois

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 of Retail Strategy

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations Effective and proven negotiation skills Ability to develop and maintain relationships with C-Level executives...

Vice President, Strategic Accounts

  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 8 hours ago

. + Drives feedback loop around positive messaging through NPS, references and referrals + Work collaboratively with other resources within the organization including Client Executives, Operations,...

Receivables Product Solutions Manager - Payments - Vice President

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago

JobID: 210640848 Category: Client Solutions JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-07-01T12:31:22+00:00 JobShift: Base Pay/Salary: Chicago,IL $97,375.00-$160,000.00; Jersey City,NJ...

Experience building and delivering executive-level presentations in a limited time frame....

Principal, Compensation - Support Center, Merchandising

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 1 day ago

May meet with senior level executives to present programs, answer questions, and gain approval of compensation programs....

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Principal Program Manager, Renewals Management

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

experience and ease of doing business Design, build, and refine digital processes enabling an increasing amount of customers to renew through a low / no touch experience Collaborate regularly with executive...

Sales Vice President, Highland Capital Brokerage

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 1 day ago

with Highland Capital Brokerage Sales Vice President, Highland Capital Brokerage Location(s): 3535 Grandview Pkwy., Suite 500, Birmingham, AL 35243 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339 877 Executive...

SAP Industry Principal Solution Architect

  • Columbia, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Columbia, IL
  • 2 days ago

With experience across multiple cloud providers, enterprise applications and digital technologies, Navisite serves clients in the health and industrial, life sciences, technology, consumer goods and...

Junior Systems Administrator

  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Job Location : Schultes Precision - Buffalo Grove, IL Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 4 Year Degree (Bachelors) Salary Range : $70000.00 - $80000.00 Salary/year Travel...

Modifications Contracts Administrator

  • East Alton, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • East Alton, IL
  • 3 days ago

What you can expect as a Modifications Contracts Administrator at West Star: This position works with internal and external customers, to include executive level personnel on creating for incoming and...

Principal Cloud Architect, Retail/Food/Hospitality - Northeast

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

Principal Cloud Architect, Retail/Food/Hospitality - Northeast Company: Oracle Location: Springfield, IL Date Posted: 6/25/25, 3:56 AM Job Description Partners with customers, sales, engineering...

Retail Center Sales & Operations Director

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description What You'll Do as a Retail Center Sales & Operations Director As the top...

Vice President Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Collaborate with executives and other stakeholders to establish sales targets and priority markets. Develop team OKRs that accelerate business objectives....

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Payments-Product Solutions Manager-Vice President

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

solutions to meet complex problems Demonstrated prior experience working in a highly matrixed and complex organization Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Service products and pricing strategy Strong executive...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.6%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
High School or GED
6.9%
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 Illinois
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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