Executive Jobs in Wake Forest, 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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Principal Enterprise Solutions Architect Strategic Pursuits (RapidScale)

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 6 days ago

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

Principal Software Engineer Inventory, Demand & Fulfillment

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 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 (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 3 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...

Principal Technical Account Manager

  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Durham, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Description Xperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the world. Powering billions of consumer...

Jr. Sales Apprentice

  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cary, NC (19 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 6 days ago

About Us: At ZP Group, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants. We believe the development and growth of our people is paramount to that success. As the parent company to...

Principal Financial Implementation Consultant

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 9 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 (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 12 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 12 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...

Procurement Solutions Architect (Principal), Industrial & Logistics

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 18 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 (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 18 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 (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (17 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 18 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, GTM WFM Strategy

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 19 days ago

You will also need strong communication skills so that you can effectively serve as a spokesperson for Verints solutions to our customers, prospects, and partners at the senior executive level, as well...

SAP Industry Principal Solution Architect

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 19 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...

Director of Operations

  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (14 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 19 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...

Area Director of Finance

  • Zebulon, NC (16 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 19 days ago
  • Zebulon, NC (16 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 19 days ago

BASIC PURPOSE Member of the local executive management team, the Area Director, Finance will oversee 1-3 large Distribution Centers (DCs)....

Vice President - Food and Beverage

  • Zebulon, NC (16 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 24 days ago
  • Zebulon, NC (16 miles from Wake Forest, NC)
  • 24 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...

Demographic Data for Wake Forest, NC

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Wake Forest, NC

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, 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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