Executive Jobs in Columbia, SC

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 Engineer, Retail Applications

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

In the position as a Principal Engineer, Retail Applications you will influence our efforts in the development of multiple global mobile applications, supporting both our retail and professional...

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Retail Service Specialist

  • Cayce, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cayce, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 5 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....

Retail Data Collector

  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising 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...

Senior Director Marketing

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago

About Lumen** Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and...

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Director, eCommerce Product Delivery

  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 7 days ago

other global team members + Proven facilitation skills - able to effectively drive discussion among diverse perspectives and reach a decision or recommendation + Proven ability to work closely with executive...

Brand Director

  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 7 days ago
  • West Columbia, SC (2 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 7 days ago

Brand Director Michelles Bakery (Columbia, SC) (a subsidiary of The H. T. Hackney Company) 2 locations Columbia SC (80%) and Connelly Springs NC (20%) Michelles Bakery is looking for an...

Product Manager, ECommerce Consulting Principal

  • Columbia, SC
  • 19 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 19 days ago

Cognizant Product Manager, ECommerce Consulting Principal in Columbia , South Carolina Product Manager, Consulting Principal ECommerce Remote ABOUT US Cognizant is one of the world's leading...

Finance and Customer Support Coordinator Rohde & Schwarz

  • North, SC (24 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • North, SC (24 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

At Rohde & Schwarz we are very proud to be helping to shape the future of communications, information and security. About us - 3 billion Global technology leader in the test & measurement and...

Principal Account Executive

  • Columbia, SC
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 45+ days ago

This individual understands executive selling into large companies, outstanding communication skills and brings current relationships....

Vice President, Sales - United

  • Ridgeway, SC (24 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Ridgeway, SC (24 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 45+ days ago

Overview The Vice President of Sales plans, organizes, directs, and controls the execution of Supplier and BBG programs in collaboration and partnership with the EVP, supplier sales and trade...

Director of Marketing, Anesthesia & Patient Monitoring

  • Columbia, SC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 60+ days ago

Effectively build and maintain relationships with peers and colleagues across organizational levels and with the executive team - essential to this cross-functional heavy role Experience with design...

Product Development Principal Engineer - Digital Solutions

  • Lexington, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lexington, SC (12 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 90+ days ago

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power...

Retail Service Specialist

  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Irmo, SC (15 miles from Columbia, SC)
  • 90+ 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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Salary for Executive Jobs in Columbia, SC

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

Highest Education Level

Executives in Columbia, SC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.3%
Master's Degree
21.9%
Associate's Degree
8.4%
High School or GED
7.3%
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 Columbia, SC
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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