Executive Jobs in Worcester, MA

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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Principal Business Architect - Remote Available

  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Preferred Qualifications Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following domains: Supply Chain, Merchandising, Store Operations, Finance, eCommerce....

Remote Work

Retail Service Specialist

  • Milford, MA (16 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Milford, MA (16 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 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....

Retail Service Specialist

  • Bellingham, MA (21 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellingham, MA (21 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 3 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 Engineer - Microsoft 365

  • Marlborough, MA (14 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (14 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 4 days ago

TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Principal Architect - ServiceNow - Remote Available

  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 9 days ago

TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Remote Work

Vice President of Operations

  • Franklin, MA (23 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Franklin, MA (23 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Empower & Lead Teams: Provide executive leadership to department managers, drive employee engagement, and build a collaborative, high performance culture....

Senior Workers Compensation Claims Administrator

  • Marlborough, MA (14 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (14 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 16 days ago

TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. Youll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Retail Service Specialist

  • Medway, MA (20 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Medway, MA (20 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 23 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....

Market Operations Director

  • West Boylston, MA (6 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • West Boylston, MA (6 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 23 days ago

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you....

Associate Vice President for Facilities - Framingham State University

  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Facilities provides leadership and supervision for Facilities operations, the maintenance, upkeep and...

Director, Retail Media

  • Marlborough, MA (14 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (14 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Director, Retail Media Marlborough, MA FreelanceRemote$80 - $90 /hr Posted June 04, 2025 Position: Director, Retail Media Duration: 9 months, 40 hours/week Location: REMOTE Rate: $80-90/hour DOE...

Director of Finance

  • Westminster, MA (23 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Westminster, MA (23 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

The Aubuchon Company is a 4th generation family company with 100+ retail locations that believes we don't need to choose between being a "mom and pop" and a modern-day competitor. Our success is a...

Principal Architect

  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA (19 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 45+ days ago

TJX Companies At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and...

Vice President, Club Operations

  • Marlborough, MA (14 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (14 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Additionally, the MVP identifies and develops strategic growth opportunities, monitors market performance, and works closely with the Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, to develop competitive...

Vice President of Brand Management

  • Westborough, MA (9 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Westborough, MA (9 miles from Worcester, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Working Relationships: Collaborate closely with marketing, advertising, PR, communications, merchandising, FP&A, fuel, store operations, and other support divisions to execute brand strategies at a...

Demographic Data for Worcester, MA

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Worcester, MA

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Worcester, MA 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 Worcester, MA
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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