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General Manager

Business Management and Operations
General Managers
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.

Avg Annual Salary

$51,976/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

3.3–4 years

Job Postings

28

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

General and Operations Managers

Bright Outlook

Median Wage

$102,950/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+4.4%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (13)

Financial Management

4.9

Financial Statements

4.9

Marketing

4.9

Management Training And Development

4.9

Management Consulting

4.9

Student Information Systems

4.8

Finance

4.8

Performance Management

4.8

Corporate Finance

4.8

Business Strategies

4.7

Windows SDK

4.7

Revenue Forecasting

4.7

Sales Process

4.7

Common Skills (17)

Management

5.0

Operations

5.0

Sales

5.0

Leadership

5.0

Communication

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Budgeting

4.9

Business Acumen

4.9

Forecasting

4.9

Team Building

4.8

Ethical Standards And Conduct

4.8

Research

4.8

Influencing Skills

4.8

Strategic Planning

4.8

Interpersonal Communications

4.7

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