General Manager United States

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What the job involves

  • Oversee daily operations and ensure the business runs smoothly.
  • Manage financial performance and create accurate budgets.
  • Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team.
  • Drive sales growth and meet revenue targets.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and handle client concerns.
  • Implement safety standards and maintain compliance.
  • Monitor inventory and manage operational supplies.

Summed up from 30 recent General Manager job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Office 3 in 10 postings
  • Sales Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Coaching 1 in 10 postings
  • People Management 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
  • Emergency First Aid at Work 1 in 10 postings
  • Fitness Instruction Certification 1 in 20 postings

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Experience asked for

  • 1 to 2 years 5 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 4 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 3 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 4 in 10 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 70 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 5 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 145 postings

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Is this role in demand?

3,072 open General Manager jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $82,500 a year (most between $60k and $105k). See the full salary breakdown

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