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General Manager

  • Lead diverse teams to drive success and innovation across multiple departments.
  • Shape organizational strategies and boost productivity for impactful growth.
  • Unique role blending policy-making with dynamic daily operations management.
💰 Earn $82K-$179K
📚 Bachelor Degree
⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING
📈 5.8% JOB GROWTH
General Manager
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What You’ll Do

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.

  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  • Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

320,800 Annually

Median Earnings

$122,140 in California
$101,280 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Relating with or serving others
  • Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

You value 🙏

  • Having freedom
  • Job security
  • Personal relationships

Deep Dive

General Manager

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Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree
An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years
Workforce Development Program
A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years
Hybrid College
A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.
🎓 College
⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years
Professional Upskilling
Professional upskilling typically results in acquiring new or enhanced skills and knowledge relevant to a participant's current job or desired career path, leading to improved job performance, opportunities for career advancement, and greater employability.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ FINISH IN 1 week - 3 months
Vocational School
A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

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