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What is a co-owner/operations manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Eric Olsen
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a co-owner/operations manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $37.53 an hour? That's $78,071 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a co-owner/operations manager?

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Professor, Industrial Technology and Packaging, Orfalea College of Business

Times of change are also times of great opportunities. We are going to need new technical solutions to address problems we are just learning about. You have to lean into the issues. Don't be a technologist - be a problem solver. That is why we also emphasize soft skills like lean six sigma, teamwork, and change management.
ScoreCo-Owner/Operations ManagerUS Average
Salary
6.1

Avg. Salary $78,071

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 6.41%

Black or African American 6.24%

Hispanic or Latino 15.37%

Unknown 4.34%

White 67.16%

Gender

female 42.84%

male 57.16%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Co-owner/operations manager career paths

Key steps to become a co-owner/operations manager

  1. Explore co-owner/operations manager education requirements

    Most common co-owner/operations manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    61.9 %

    Associate

    18.2 %

    Master's

    7.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific co-owner/operations manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Financial Statements21.15%
    Inventory Control7.57%
    Human Resources6.09%
    Business Plan5.88%
    Business Operations4.92%
  3. Complete relevant co-owner/operations manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New co-owner/operations managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a co-owner/operations manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real co-owner/operations manager resumes.
  4. Research co-owner/operations manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage end to end business operations including hiring, scheduling visits, conducting customer consultations and performing pet visits.
    • Leverage social media websites such as Facebook to promote services and gauge customer needs and preferences.
    • Developed/Maintain Facebook page for marketing/advertising.
    • Developed/Maintain Facebook page for marketing/advertising.
  5. Apply for co-owner/operations manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a co-owner/operations manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average co-owner/operations manager salary

The average co-owner/operations manager salary in the United States is $78,071 per year or $38 per hour. Co-owner/operations manager salaries range between $51,000 and $117,000 per year.

Average co-owner/operations manager salary
$78,071 Yearly
$37.53 hourly

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Co-owner/operations manager reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2020
Pros

Meeting achieving and surpassing any goals needed to catipult a company that I can stand behind.

Cons

Lazy Phonies


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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2019
Pros

I love being able to mold my team and the distribution center to the culture of respect and accountability! Having senior and executive leadership support is a huge positive factor in making this happen!!

Cons

Long hours and calls outside of regular business hours are the norm!


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2019
Cons

The only thing that would make my career a little better is the pay.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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