Executive Jobs in Ontario

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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Director of Finance

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 1 day ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 1 day ago

timely monthly/quarterly financial reporting to ensure compliance of internal and external reporting (in accordance with IFRS) Coordinate, analyze and present the monthly financial performance to the Executive...

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Bilingual Portfolio Administrator

  • Burlington, ON
  • 8 days ago
  • Burlington, ON
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Job Description What is the opportunity? As a Portfolio Administration Team you will provide superior client service and resolution at first point of contact for RCAP clients and...

Vice President, Compute Services

  • Toronto, ON
  • 10 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 10 days ago

What youll do The Vice President of Compute is a strategic and technical leader responsible for overseeing the design, development, deployment, and optimization of the organizations compute...

Requisition ID: 227278 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Market Vice President, Commercial Global Transaction Banking, Canadian...

Senior Director, Merchandising Operations

  • Bolton, ON
  • 15 days ago
  • Bolton, ON
  • 15 days ago

Key Responsibilities Collaborate with executive leadership to define and implement long-term merchandising and inventory strategies....

Bilingual Contract Administrator

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 17 days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 17 days ago

CALLING ALL BILINGUAL (FRENCH/ENGLISH) CANDIDATES IN THE PEEL REGION *** Do you want to work with one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world? Do you have a passion for...

Managing Director, Digital Marketing, Personalization and Technology

  • Toronto, ON
  • 22 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 22 days ago

Provides strategic leadership, guidance and highly specialized knowledge/advice to direct reports, internal customers and senior/executive management in the area of Marketing, Technology and Personalization...

Office Services Administrator

  • Toronto, ON
  • 24 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 24 days ago

Who we are: Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and...

Director, Retail AIRB Credit Risk Modeling

  • Toronto, ON
  • 25 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 25 days ago

Application Deadline: 06/09/2025 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: Data Analytics & Reporting High Proficiency in Retail AIRB Credit Risk Models Applies mathematical and statistical...

Application Deadline: 06/15/2025 Address: 100 King Street West Job Family Group: Capital Mrkts Sales & Service Ready to lead the building of a new business? Interested in working with the largest...

(CAN) Principal Product Manager

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 30+ days ago

... The Principal Product Manager for Item Setup & Maintenance (PM-ISM) will be hired based on deep subject matter expertise in product data management within the retail space. This individual...

Director of Retail

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 30+ days ago

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. Thats because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company thats the 6th largest employer in the world,...

Director, Merchandising

  • Markham, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Markham, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Location: Markham, Ontario Job Description: The Director of Merchandising is responsible for developing and implementing merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability, while also...

Director of Marketing - Apparel/Footwear

  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 30+ days ago

Randstad Canada is currently looking for an experienced Director of Marketing to join fantastic Winnipeg-based organization in the footwear/apparel industry with deep cultural roots. Do you have a...

Contracts Administrator

  • Mississauga, ON
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mississauga, ON
  • 30+ days ago

CALLING ALL CONTRACT ADMINISTRATORS ** Do you want to work with one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world? Do you have a passion for collaboration, innovation, and...

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Ontario

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Ontario 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 Ontario
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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