Executive Jobs in Whittier, CA

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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Vans: Vice President, Global Brand Creative

  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Now that youve found the job description, whats next? Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to...

Sample Desk Administrator

  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

BASIC FUNCTION: Responsible for coordinating the fulfilment of sample, prototypes and literature requests, including receiving, documenting, ordering and shipping, as well as clerical sample desk...

Retail Service Specialist

  • Montclair, CA (19 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Montclair, CA (19 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 15 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....

Head Of Operations, Fulfillment & Last Mile

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Gently is an innovation-driven, same-day fulfillment and delivery provider enabling e-commerce and retail brands to offer lightning-fast, cost-efficient and sustainable same-day delivery and...

Vice President, Global Retail Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, this is a unique opportunity to envision and launch the next phase of the Academy Museum's successful retail business.You are an experienced and creative retail executive...

Director Of Operations

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Fastener Technology Corp, part of Avantus Aerospace Group is located in North Hollywood, CA.We are seeking a Leader that can provide:Mentorship, collaboration and guidance of Site-Level Planning /...

Director, Retail

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to...

Retail Service Specialist

  • Stanton, CA (14 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Stanton, CA (14 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 18 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, GTM Strategy, Mobile Apps

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional...

Managing Director, Group Manager - Emerging Middle Market

  • City of Industry, CA (8 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • City of Industry, CA (8 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Application Deadline: 05/22/2025 Address: 4400 MacArthur Blvd. Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America and the 4th largest commercial lender with...

Managing Director, Group Manager - Emerging Middle Market

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 20 hours ago

Application Deadline: 05/22/2025 Address: 4400 MacArthur Blvd. Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America and the 4th largest commercial lender with...

Director of Retail Tech & Operating Model

  • Beverly Hills, CA (21 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (21 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

operations easy and wrong execution impossible....

Samples Administrator

  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • El Segundo, CA (22 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.  Its our heritage and its also our future. Because we dont just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and...

Principal Field Service Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job title Principal Field Service Engineer Function Customer Management Sub function Technical Field Service Category Experienced Analyst, Technical Field Service (P5) Location Irvine / San...

Director, Merchandising, Womens Running & Training, GC

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Merchandising Director\_Women's Running & Training, GC** **Overview of the Job:** The position is focused on consumer insights, assortment planning, Go to Market, and product management activities,...

Demographic Data for Whittier, CA

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Salary for Executive Jobs in Whittier, CA

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Whittier, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.4%
Master's Degree
22.0%
Associate's Degree
8.4%
High School or GED
7.2%
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 Whittier, CA
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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