General Manager
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
At a Glance
General Manager earns an average of $51,976/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3.3–4 years. Top skills: Management, Operations, Sales.
$51,976/yr
High school or GED
3.3–4 years
28
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
General and Operations Managers
Median Wage
$102,950/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.4%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (13)
Financial Management
Financial Statements
Marketing
Management Training And Development
Management Consulting
Student Information Systems
Finance
Performance Management
Corporate Finance
Business Strategies
Windows SDK
Revenue Forecasting
Sales Process
Common Skills (17)
Management
Operations
Sales
Leadership
Communication
Customer Service
Budgeting
Business Acumen
Forecasting
Team Building
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Research
Influencing Skills
Strategic Planning
Interpersonal Communications
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