career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Chief Executives and Sales Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Chief Executives | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1011 | 11-2022 |
| title | Chief Executives | Sales Managers |
| onet code | 11-1011.00 | 11-2022.00 |
| description | Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within 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. | Plan, direct, or coordinate 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. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 11 |
| tot emp | 211,850 | 603,710 |
| a mean | 262,930 | 160,930 |
| a median | 206,420 | 138,060 |
| a pct10 | 73,710 | 66,910 |
| a pct25 | 126,080 | 95,910 |
| a pct75 | N/A | 201,490 |
| a pct90 | N/A | N/A |
| h mean | 126 | 77 |
| h median | 99 | 66 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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