How To Become A Deputy General Manager: What It Is and Career Path

What is a deputy general manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025

4 min read

Deputy general managers are assistants to general managers in different industries. They carry out various tasks related to the planning and coordination of the activities of the company. They perform administrative tasks and contribute to the development of projects.

Working in this position, you will be one step away from an executive management position. It will be your job to set schedules for the staff, recruit and hire new employees and take care of their training, and step in for the manager in his/her or her absence.

A degree in business administration or a related area is usually necessary for people who rise to this position. Knowing your way around the operations of your company or department is the priority, though. Having great communication skills and the ability to both follow orders and work independently will also be essential. It will be worth your while to get the hang of it because the average yearly salary is around $104,801.

ScoreDeputy General ManagerUS Average

Salary

7.8

Avg. Salary $106,958

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 15.28%

Unknown 4.34%

White 67.25%

Gender

female 16.78%

male 83.22%

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

Key steps to become a deputy general manager

Explore deputy general manager education requirements

Most common deputy general manager degrees

Bachelor's

58.4 %

Master's

25.5 %

Diploma

7.0 %

Start to develop specific deputy general manager skills

Skills	Percentages
Risk Management	13.95%
Projection	13.49%
Human Resources	12.81%
Cash Management	11.24%
R	6.89%

Complete relevant deputy general manager training and internships

Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New deputy general 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 deputy general manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real deputy general manager resumes.

Research deputy general manager duties and responsibilities

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Acquire ISO and HACCP certification.
Lead ISO (information security) and COPC (quality standards) certification for delivery center.

Apply for deputy general manager jobs

Now it's time to start searching for a deputy general manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

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

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