Sunday, January 23, 2011

A List Of Top Executive Jobs

By Mavic Benning


It's natural for common employees to aspire for a higher position in their company. Individuals that hold executive jobs are looked up and respected for their educational attainment, experience and authority. In addition, handling an executive position signifies prestige and financially rewarding compensation. No wonder most professionals aim for several promotions throughout their career.

However, executive jobs are not all about prestige and high income. They also speak of a great deal of work responsibilities. Also, assuming this role means working long hours, travelling a lot, and facing intense pressure for the company's betterment.

But what exactly do company executives perform? The roles that company executives perform actually differ from one industry to another. Furthermore, their job responsibilities differ according to the titles they hold. Hence, the responsibilities of a company's chief executive is distinct from the roles of the president or the general manager perform in the company.

The chief executive officer plays multiple roles in an organization. These include leading the organization, making strategic policies and negotiating with stake holders.

Chief operating officers, on the other hand, are responsible in implementing the organization's policies on a daily basis. COO's also deal and collaborate with other executives who are in charge of directing various department activities.

Examples of lower-level executive jobs include chief financial officers, general managers and operations managers. Chief financial officers are accountable both in producing accurate financial reports and in ensuring that the financial department's activities are in line with the organization's objectives.

General and operations managers are responsible for managing an organization's daily operations. Thus, they are actively involved in planning, directing and coordinating the operations of the organization. They are also involved in strategic planning for proper utilization of the organization's resources.

One common quality among company executives is that they are self-motivated. These employees do not merely sit back and wait for directions. This is why they are considered as the company's proactive team players.




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