career Comparison
Compare key metrics between General and Operations Managers and Sales Managers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | General and Operations Managers | Sales Managers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 11-1021 | 11-2022 |
| title | General and Operations Managers | Sales Managers |
| onet code | 11-1021.00 | 11-2022.00 |
| description | Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. 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. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors. | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 11 | 11 |
| tot emp | 3,584,420 | 603,710 |
| a mean | 133,120 | 160,930 |
| a median | 102,950 | 138,060 |
| a pct10 | 47,420 | 66,910 |
| a pct25 | 67,160 | 95,910 |
| a pct75 | 164,130 | 201,490 |
| a pct90 | N/A | N/A |
| h mean | 64 | 77 |
| h median | 49 | 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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