General Manager resume examples for 2025

General Manager resume format and sections

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   1. Add contact information to your general manager resume

   Your name should be the biggest text on the page and be at or near the top of the document. Your address doesn't need to include your street name or house number - listing your city and state works just fine. Your email address should be professional, but not your current work email address. It's not a good look to use your work email for personal projects (job-searching). Your social media can be included if you have a fully-fledged LinkedIn page or another social media page that showcases your relevant skill set.

   General Manager Resume Contact Information Example #1

   Jane Moore

   Montgomery, AL 36043| 333-111-2222 | jane.moore@email.com

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   2. Add relevant education to your general manager resume

   Your resume's education section should include:

   • The name of your school
   • The date you graduated (Month, Year or Year are both appropriate)
   • The name of your degree

   If you graduated more than 15 years ago, you should consider dropping your graduation date to avoid age discrimination.

   Optional subsections for your education section include:

   • Academic awards (Dean's List, Latin honors, etc. )
   • GPA (if you're a recent graduate and your GPA was 3.5+)
   • Extra certifications
   • Academic projects (thesis, dissertation, etc. )

   Other tips to consider when writing your education section include:

   • If you're a recent graduate, you might opt to place your education section above your experience section
   • The more work experience you get, the shorter your education section should be
   • List your education in reverse chronological order, with your most recent and high-ranking degrees first
   • If you haven't graduated yet, you can include "Expected graduation date" to the entry for that school

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   Majors

   Business

   38.7%

   Management

   6.0%

   Accounting

   5.1%

   Marketing

   5.0%

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   General Manager Resume Relevant Education Example #1

   High School Diploma 2003 - 2005

   General Manager Resume Relevant Education Example #2

   Bachelor's Degree In Business 2000 - 2003

   Strayer University Washington, DC

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   3. Next, create a general manager skills section on your resume

   Your resume's skills section should include the most important keywords from the job description, as long as you actually have those skills. If you haven't started your job search yet, you can look over resumes to get an idea of what skills are the most important.

   Here are some tips to keep in mind when writing your resume's skills section:

   • Include 6-12 skills, in bullet point form
   • List mostly hard skills; soft skills are hard to test
   • Emphasize the skills that are most important for the job

   Hard skills are generally more important to hiring managers because they relate to on-the-job knowledge and specific experience with a certain technology or process.

   Soft skills are also valuable, as they're highly transferable and make you a great person to work alongside, but they're impossible to prove on a resume.

   Example of skills to include on an general manager resume

   • Customer Service Skills.
      

     Customer service is the process of offering assistance to all the current and potential customers -- answering questions, fixing problems, and providing excellent service. The main goal of customer service is to build a strong relationship with the customers so that they keep coming back for more business.

   • Payroll Skills.
      

     Payroll is the sum of all the compensation that an organization has to pay to employees at a specified time. Payroll is managed by the finance or HR department while small business owners may handle it themselves. Payroll isn't fixed as it varies every month due to sick leaves, overtime, etc.

   • POS Skills.
      

     POS is an abbreviation of "Point of Sale" which is the time and place where a customer completes a transaction. It can either be a physical shop that consists of POS terminals or a virtual shop. A POS system helps simplify the retail functions and track important sales data.

   • Cost Control Skills.
      

     Cost control is a process in which actual costs are recorded and incorporated into a format that allows comparison with project budgets to regulate and control operating costs within an organization. The goal of cost control is to manage project delivery within the approved budget and reduce expenses to increase profits.

   Top Skills for a General Manager

   Customer Service, 20.3%
   Cleanliness, 18.1%
   Food Safety, 7.1%
   Guest Service, 4.4%
   Other Skills, 50.1%
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   4. List your general manager experience

   The most important part of any resume for a general manager is the experience section. Recruiters and hiring managers expect to see your experience listed in reverse chronological order, meaning that you should begin with your most recent experience and then work backwards.

   Don't just list your job duties below each job entry. Instead, make sure most of your bullet points discuss impressive achievements from your past positions. Whenever you can, use numbers to contextualize your accomplishments for the hiring manager reading your resume.

   It's okay if you can't include exact percentages or dollar figures. There's a big difference even between saying "Managed a team of general managers" and "Managed a team of 6 general managers over a 9-month project. "

   Most importantly, make sure that the experience you include is relevant to the job you're applying for. Use the job description to ensure that each bullet point on your resume is appropriate and helpful.

   What experience really stands out on General Manager resumes?

   Amanda Stansbie

   Internship Coordinator, Grand Valley State University

   -Career progression and development within said career.
   -A purpose to the resume-the appropriate steps have seemingly been followed to reach the individual's 'dream goals.'
   -Loyalty and commitment to a desired career path.
   -Hard work and [relatively] consistent employment.
   -Your areas of interest and what you do in your own time; volunteer work, hobbies etc., indicators of the type of person you are and how you might 'fit in' with the organization you are applying to work for. Many organizations are becoming more 'invested' in corporate social responsibility, thus working with your local community through volunteerism shows high character traits, selflessness and humility.

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   Work History Example # 1

   Sales Manager

   Nordstrom

   • Maintained continuous communication with regional manager and buyer regarding merchandise and sales updates to ensure accurate product information.
   • Worked as a team player to ensure each customer receives the best service possible.
   • Promoted three team members to management positions within 16-months.
   • Prepared weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports, which allowed the company to monitor and track sale results.
   • Conducted inventory audits throughout the store for merchandise and to ensure proper count.

   Work History Example # 2

   Outside Sales Representative

   Cintas

   • Served as production manager, responsible for inventory control, communication with warehouse and stocking of materials to route drivers.
   • Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America.
   • Served as the public information officer and the on-air/on-camera representative for both Simon malls
   • Exchanged current customer inventory for new replacement products, as well as ensuring customer satisfaction with products and services provided.
   • Prepared proposals and testimonials showing the benefit of Cintas's Uniform Sales Program.

   Work History Example # 3

   Event Coordinator

   The University of Virginia's College at Wise

   • Collaborated with communications team to create printed and electronic invitations, programs, and other collateral.
   • Maintained daily communication with parents.
   • Prioritized and handled multiple tasks and prompt, accurate communication to the University community in general.
   • Maintained an accessible line of communication to both client and vendors whenever necessary.
   • Promoted all events through Facebook, flyers, email, and MHC newspaper.

   Work History Example # 4

   Event Coordinator

   Macy's

   • Increased customer awareness of product lines through education, special events and presentations.
   • Increased business development through tradeshows and events to market the brand and increase sales growth.
   • Used analytical reporting tools, such as Google Analytics, to gauge campaign success.
   • Organized the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all local Mobile-Link Cricket stores.
   • Managed social media sites, including Twitter, Facebook and Constant Contacts.

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   5. Highlight general manager certifications on your resume

   Specific general manager certifications can be a powerful tool to show employers you've developed the appropriate skills.

   If you have any of these certifications, make sure to put them on your general manager resume:

   1. Food Safety Manager Certification
   2. Certified Food Manager (CFM)
   3. Certified Sales Professional (CSP)
   4. Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
   5. ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
   6. Certified Manager Certification (CM)
   7. Certified Professional - Human Resource (IPMA-CP)
   8. OSHA Safety Certificate
   9. Automotive Sales Professional
   10. Sales Management

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   6. Finally, add an general manager resume summary or objective statement

   A resume summary statement consists of 1-3 sentences at the top of your general manager resume that quickly summarizes who you are and what you have to offer. The summary statement should include your job title, years of experience (if it's 3+), and an impressive accomplishment, if you have space for it.

   Remember to emphasize skills and experiences that feature in the job description.

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