These occupations focus on management activities across a wide range of areas. Examples include Marketing Managers, Human Resource Managers, Financial Managers, Lodging Managers, and Education Administrators.

Subcategories

General Operations Managers
Government Sector or Nonprofit Managers
Marketing and Promotions Managers
Product-Specific Managers

General Operations Managers

Administrative Services Managers 11-3011.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate supportive services of an organization, such as recordkeeping, mail distribution, telephone operator/receptionist, and other office support services. May oversee facilities planning and maintenance and custodial operations.

Chief Executives 11-1011.00
Determine and formulate policies and provide the overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within the guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

Compensation and Benefits Managers 11-3041.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities and staff of an organization.

Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Financial Managers 11-3031.00
Plan, direct, and coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.

General Operations Managers, Continued

Financial Managers, Branch or Department 11-3031.02
Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.

General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of companies or public and private sector organizations. 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. Includes owners and managers who head small business establishments whose duties are primarily managerial.

Human Resources Managers 11-3040.00
Plan, direct, and coordinate human resource management activities of an organization to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, and regulatory compliance.

Human Resources Managers, All Other 11-3049.99
All Human Resources Managers not listed separately.

Industrial Production Managers 11-3051.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

General Operations Managers, Continued

Managers, All Other 11-9199.99
All managers not listed separately.

Purchasing Managers 11-3061.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services.

Storage and Distribution Managers 11-3071.02
Plan, direct, and coordinate the storage and distribution operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that are engaged in storing and distributing materials and products.

Training and Development Managers 11-3042.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

Transportation Managers 11-3071.01
Plan, direct, and coordinate the transportation operations within an organization or the activities of organizations that provide transportation services.

General Operations Managers, Continued

Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 11-3071.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with governmental policies and regulations.

Treasurers and Controllers 11-3031.01
Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

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Government Sector or Nonprofit Managers

Education Administrators, All Other 11-9039.99
All education administrators not listed separately.

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School 11-9032.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, clerical, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.

Education Administrators, Postsecondary 11-9033.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 11-9031.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and child care centers or programs.

Legislators 11-1031.00
Develop laws and statutes at the Federal, State, or local level.

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents 11-9131.00
Direct and coordinate operational, administrative, management, and supportive services of a U.S. post office; or coordinate activities of workers engaged in postal and related work in assigned post office.

Social and Community Service Managers 11-9151.00
Plan, organize, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

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Marketing and Promotions Managers

Advertising and Promotions Managers 11-2011.00
Plan and direct advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

Marketing Managers 11-2021.00
Determine the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.

Public Relations Managers 11-2031.00
Plan and direct public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for employer or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan and direct activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects and nonprofit organizations.

Sales Managers 11-2022.00
Direct the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.

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Product-Specific Managers

Aquacultural Managers 11-9011.03
Direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities of workers engaged in fish hatchery production for corporations, cooperatives, or other owners.

Construction Managers 11-9021.00
Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.

Crop and Livestock Managers 11-9011.02
Direct and coordinate, through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities of workers engaged in agricultural crop production for corporations, cooperatives, or other owners.

Engineering Managers 11-9041.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Farm, Ranch, and Other Agricultural Managers 11-9011.00
On a paid basis, manage farms, ranches, aquacultural operations, greenhouses, nurseries, timber tracts, cotton gins, packing houses, or other agricultural establishments for employers. Carry out production, financial, and marketing decisions relating to the managed operations following guidelines from the owner. May contract tenant farmers or producers to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and marketing activities. May prepare cost, production, and other records. May perform physical work and operate machinery.

Product-Specific Managers, Continued

Farmers and Ranchers 11-9012.00
On an ownership or rental basis, operate farms, ranches, greenhouses, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural production establishments which produce crops, horticultural specialties, livestock, poultry, finfish, shellfish, or animal specialties. May plant, cultivate, harvest, perform post-harvest activities, and market crops and livestock; may hire, train, and supervise farm workers or supervise a farm labor contractor; may prepare cost, production, and other records. May maintain and operate machinery and perform physical work.

Food Service Managers 11-9051.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Funeral Directors 11-9061.00
Perform various tasks to arrange and direct funeral services, such as coordinating transportation of body to mortuary for embalming, interviewing family or other authorized person to arrange details, selecting pallbearers, procuring official for religious rites, and providing transportation for mourners.

Gaming Managers 11-9071.00
Plan, organize, direct, control, or coordinate gaming operations in a casino. Formulate gaming policies for their area of responsibility.

Lodging Managers 11-9081.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

Product-Specific Managers, Continued

Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9111.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate medicine and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Nursery and Greenhouse Managers 11-9011.01
Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 11-9141.00
Plan, direct, or coordinate selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties.

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