A Day In The Life
Business Management & Administration Industry
Business Management & Administration
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations.
Business Management & Administration Industry
General and Operations Managers
Average
$110,060
ANNUAL
$52.91
HOURLY
Entry Level
$40,290
ANNUAL
$19.37
HOURLY
Mid Level
$94,560
ANNUAL
$45.46
HOURLY
Expert Level
$207,960
ANNUAL
$99.98
HOURLY
General and Operations Managers
51,060
Projected job openings through 2030
General and Operations Managers
Supporting Programs
General and Operations Managers
General and Operations Managers
01
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.
02
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
03
Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
04
Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
05
Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
06
Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
07
Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
08
Set prices or credit terms for goods or services, based on forecasts of customer demand.
09
Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations.
10
Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.
General and Operations Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
Business Management & Administration
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