How to become a senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services
Official title: Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services
Also called: Hotel general manager, Casino general manager, Wholesaler - broadcasting, Radio station general manager, Cleaning service general manager, Funeral services general manager, Broadcasting corporation president, Laundry and dry cleaning general manager, Operations vice-president - radio broadcasting services, Engineering vice-president - television broadcasting services, Department store president, Retail establishment president
Senior managers in trade, broadcasting and other customer services plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate, through middle managers, trade, broadcasting and other service industry companies. They formulate policies which establish the direction to be taken by these companies, either alone or in conjunction with a board of directors. They work in establishments in broadcasting and related media services, wholesale trade, retail trade, accommodation and food service, and other services or they may own and operate their own business.
Main tasks
- Establish objectives for the company and formulate or approve policies and programs
- Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
- Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs; establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall personnel planning
- Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff
- Coordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
- Represent the company, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the company, in negotiations or other official functions
- Senior managers in this unit group may specialize in areas such as finance, marketing or human resources or in the sale of a particular product or provision of a particular service
How to become one
A university degree or college diploma in business administration, finance or other discipline related to the service provided is usually required. Several years of experience as a middle manager in trade, broadcasting or other service are usually required. Specialization in a particular functional area or service is possible through specific university or college training in that area or through previous experience. Senior managers in finance usually require a professional accounting designation.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $82,641 a year The middle half earn $59,690 to $137,729.
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How do I become a senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services?
A university degree or college diploma in business administration, finance or other discipline related to the service provided is usually required. Several years of experience as a middle manager in trade, broadcasting or other service are usually required. Specialization in a particular functional area or service is possible through specific university or college training in that area or through previous experience. Senior managers in finance usually require a professional accounting designation.
How much does a senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $82,641 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $59,690 to $137,729.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03