Executive Jobs in Knightdale, 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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Area Director of Finance

  • Zebulon, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 25 days ago
  • Zebulon, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 25 days ago

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Own the execution of Area finance strategy Advisor on long-term business financial and strategic planning to the Area President and Area functional leaders...

Principal Managing Partner - Education & Government

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago

The role orchestrates the development and maintenance of executive relationships, takes accountability for the successful deployment of the Workday solution, positions additional value into a customer...

Principal Education Sales Consultant

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Are you a thoughtful, partnership-oriented professional interested in sales? Oracle University is looking for you! Oracle University is Oracle's education business that trains customers, partners,...

Managing Director, Global Strategic Accounts

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Cross-functional, regional collaboration skillset and excellent executive communications skills....

Retail Service Specialist

  • Angier, NC (24 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Angier, NC (24 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 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....

Managing Director - Banking, Financial Services & Insurance

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Cross-functional, regional collaboration skillset and excellent executive communications skills....

Principal Software Engineer Inventory, Demand & Fulfillment

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Advance Auto Parts is transforming the way we manage inventory and fulfill customer demand across thousands of locations. We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and...

Principal Payroll Functional Consultant

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 8 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Retail Service Specialist

  • Smithfield, NC (22 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Smithfield, NC (22 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 10 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 (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago

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

Principal Financial Implementation Consultant

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 14 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 14 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Product Management Principal

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 17 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 17 days ago

Job Seekers can review the Job Applicant Privacy Policy by clicking here ( ). Job Description : Summary The Product Management Principal will provide overall leadership for the product line and...

Managing Director, SVP - West Coast

  • Morrisville, NC (19 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (19 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 23 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 - Food and Beverage

  • Zebulon, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 29 days ago
  • Zebulon, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 29 days ago

goals for both short-term and long-term food and beverage sales growth and service excellence Direct and implement menu design and pricing strategies in partnership and with input from the President, Executive...

Vice President - Ticket Sales

  • Zebulon, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 29 days ago
  • Zebulon, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 29 days ago

monitor commission and bonus structures for ticket sales which emphasizes reaching and/or exceeding goals Assist in leading weekly sales meetings with the ticket sales team to ensure all ticket sales executives...

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Knightdale, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Knightdale, NC 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 Knightdale, 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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