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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Retail Service Specialist

  • Homer Glen, IL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Homer Glen, IL
  • 7 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....

Retail Service Specialist

  • Montgomery, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Montgomery, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Compensation Pay Range: $15.00 - $20.00 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly...

JobID: 210654921 Category: Product Management JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-08-25T14:42:23+00:00 JobShift: Base Pay/Salary: Jersey City,NJ $122,550.00-$201,000.00, Chicago,IL...

Director, Retail Bank - Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Advisory

  • Riverwoods, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Riverwoods, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Director, Retail Bank - Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Advisory Capital One is a leading banking and technology company seeking to reimagine banking. One of our key risk management priorities is to...

Sales Vice President, Audience

  • IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • IL
  • 19 hours ago

Coach teams on Sales KPEs and support opportunity advancement through strategic guidance and executive engagement....

Application Administrator

  • Normal, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 1 day ago

Application Administrator Job no: 520719 Work type: Hybrid, On Campus, Remote Location: Normal, Illinois Division Name: Finance and Planning Department: Application Services Job Summary The...

Remote Work

Senior Director, Retail Media Partnerships

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

Mars United Commerce Powered by Marilyn is a global commerce company that delivers all the solutions clients need to grow their business today and tomorrow. Founded by the late Marilyn Barnett,...

Director of Operations

  • South Elgin, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • South Elgin, IL
  • 1 day ago

Alta Equipment Company is seeking a full-time Director of Operations for our construction equipment group at our South Elgin, IL location. The Director of Operations will be responsible for the...

Vice President, Relationship Management - Diversified Industries

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Application Deadline: 10/02/2025 Address: 320 S Canal Street Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Facilitates growth for the Bank through business development and management of key client...

Voice of the Customer- Principal - JO-2508-26085-6744

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

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, product, and service, Present findings and recommendations to senior clients, facilitating executive-level workshops and discussions...

Office Administrator

  • Frankfort, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 3 days ago

Office Administrator Job Description Join our dynamic team as an Office Administrator, where you will manage our eBay store with available training. Your role will involve creating quotes and...

Customer Experience Administrator

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 3 days ago

Customer Experience Administrator Location: Oak Brook, IL (Hybrid - in office Tues-Thurs, remote Mon & Fri; office relocation to Oak Brook in 2026) Industry: Financial Services / Fleet Management...

Retail Data Collector

  • Round Lake Beach, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Round Lake Beach, IL
  • 3 days ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that...

capabilities, and skills 8 + years of experience in strategic relationship management and/or business development in the Payments industry Contract negotiation experience Senior sales and account executive...

Sales Support Administrator - FIRST

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 3 days ago

The SW Florida market is highly visible to executive management to support the company's overall growth initiatives....

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
53.4%
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 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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