Executive Jobs in Kirkland, WA

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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Retail Data Collector

  • SAS Retail Services
  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Everett, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 9 hours ago

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail...

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Retail Service Specialist

  • Oreillyauto
  • Covington, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Covington, WA (21 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 17 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....

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Retail Service Specialist

  • O'Reilly Automotive Stores
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 1 day ago

The Retail Service Specialist will support the Store Manager and Assistant Managers in areas of sales, customer service, store appearance, and store operations....

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Retail Service Specialist

  • O'Reilly Auto Parts
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 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....

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Principal Economist, Stores Economics and Science

  • Amazon
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 5 days ago

This role will contribute to developing the Economics and Science products and services in the Fee domain, with specialization in supply chain systems and fees. Through the lens of economics, you...

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Treasury Management Officer - Multinational Corporations -Vice President

  • JP Morgan
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Are you customer focused, enjoy building relationships and providing financial solutions to your clients? You have found the right team. As a Treasury Management Officer in Commercial Banking, you...

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Vice President, Customer Experience

  • Zetron Inc
  • Redmond, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Partner with executive leadership to influence company-wide customer engagement, retention, and growth strategies....

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Principal Customer Success Specialist - Gen AI, Customer Success Center of Excellence

  • Amazon
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago

This is a senior individual contributor role within the AWS Specialists & Partners (ASP) Customer Success Center of Excellence, requiring a combination of executive-level strategic vision and practical...

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Principal Partner Specialist, Startup Partners Center of Excellence

  • Amazon
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago

They think at portfolio scale rather than individual transactions, communicate with equal effectiveness to investment partners, startup founders, and AWS executives, and bring an entrepreneurial orientation...

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(USA) Principal, Technology Operations Seller Fulfilled Solutions (SFS)

  • Walmart
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary... What you'll do... Position Summary: Walmart Marketplace is seeking a Principal, Tech Ops Seller Fulfilled Solutions (SFS) to lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that...

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Principal Applied Scientist, Personalization

  • Amazon
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Reinventing How the World Shops! We are building the future of human-AI collaboration in commerce. We are creating an AI-native shopping partner that truly understands what customers mean, what...

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Principal Tech Program Manager, Personalization

  • Amazon
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Amazons Personalization team is responsible for tailoring the experience of every customer on Amazons most prominent pages, billions of times a day. Utilizing state of the art machine learning...

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Principal Customer Experience Manager

  • T-Mobile USA, Inc
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (3 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 11 days ago

experience considerations during new initiative launches and monitor ongoing performance Engage with field leadership and operational teams to inform experience strategy and provide recommendations to executive...

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Principal Engineer - Direct

  • Hasbro Inc.
  • Renton, WA (15 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Renton, WA (15 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 11 days ago

We take play seriously. We're looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what's never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the...

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Principal Engineer: AI Agentic Platform (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

  • Nordstrom
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (7 miles from Kirkland, WA)
  • 12 days ago

About the Role Nordstrom is building the next generation of AI-powered retail experiences, and the AI Agentic Platform is at the heart of that transformation. We are looking for a visionary...

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Kirkland, WA

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Kirkland, WA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
52.9%
Master's Degree
23.4%
Associate's Degree
8.4%
High School or GED
6.5%
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 Kirkland, WA
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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