Salary (median pay)
For top executives with a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience:[1]
- Salary: $107,680/yr
- Hourly Rate: $51.77/hr
By Type (7)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Allocate department resources;
- Analyze reports;
- Consult with other executives to cohesively operate the business;
- Devise policies and strategies that meet overall company goals;
- Direct operations for their department;
- Hire department staff;
- Negotiate contracts; and
- Oversee the department budget.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in business management, law, liberal arts, public administration, or a related field;
- Clear and persuasive communication skills;
- Decisive;
- Effective problem-solving skills;
- Efficient time management skills;
- Extensive management experience;
- Five (5) or more years of work experience in a relevant industry; and
- Practiced leadership and management abilities.