Executive Jobs in Durham, NC

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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Bilingual Retail Service Specialist

  • Durham, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 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....

Principal Enterprise Solutions Architect Strategic Pursuits (RapidScale)

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 days ago

Travel: Willingness to travel up to 35-40% for executive meetings, workshops, and industry events....

Retail Service Specialist

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 21 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....

Principal Software Engineer Merchandising Systems (Blue Yonder Platform)

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago

As a Principal Software Engineer at Advance Auto Parts, you will play a critical role in architecting and delivering custom software solutions that power our Inventory, Replenishment, and Space...

Executive Director, Product Strategy & Development - Medicaid

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Aetna is recruiting an Executive Director, Product Strategy and Development for Aetnas Medicaid Behavioral Health, Maternal Health and Social Impact/Equity products on national programs....

Procurement Solutions Architect (Principal), Industrial & Logistics

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Procurement Solutions Architect (Principal), Industrial & Logistics Job ID 220153 Posted 14-May-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Purchasing/Procurement...

Procurement Solutions Architect (Principal), Life Sciences

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Procurement Solutions Architect (Principal), Life Sciences Job ID 220159 Posted 14-May-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Purchasing/Procurement Location(s) Remote...

Managing Director, SVP - West Coast

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Job Responsibilities - Acts as the main executive-level customer relationship holder and contact for major decisions affecting the relationship, growth, delivery, and financial health of each account...

Vice President, Store Development & Real Estate

  • Carrboro, NC (11 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Carrboro, NC (11 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Identify and prioritize markets for new store openings-both company-owned and franchised-based on robust market, demographic, and financial analysis....

Principal User and Customer Experience Researcher

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Collaborate closely with executives, Designers, Product Managers, and Engineering teams to lead research that informs innovative product design and development....

Director of Operations

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 5 days ago

The Director of Operations - Appliances (DOOA) oversees the LX Pantos/LG appliance installation business across multiple cities in the Southeast. This role is responsible for ensuring inventory...

Regional Vice President, DC Operations

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Works closely with Store Operations, Commercial, Inventory Management, Purchasing, and other departments to ensure proper synergy in attainment of the company's overall goals through the efficient operation...

Treasury Management Officer - Healthcare Services - Executive Director

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 8 days ago

JobID: 210580796 Category: Relationship Sales JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2024-12-05T19:34:39+00:00 JobShift: : Are you customer focused, enjoy building relationships and providing...

Principal Product Manager - Contractor (CarOffer)

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Who we are At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to...

Equipment Sales Administrator

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 12 days ago

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for the ordering, processing, inventorying and billing of equipment for multiple product lines in the Construction Sales Department. Equipment will...

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Durham, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Durham, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.6%
Master's Degree
22.3%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
High School or GED
6.9%
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 Durham, NC
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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