Every business relies on several fixed jobs to function seamlessly, regardless of the industry. Needless to say, these roles are possibly the highest-paying jobs in business due to the demand, particularly in regard to managerial positions.
The highest paying management jobs include:
- Marketing and Branding
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Sales
- IT
- Finance
- Human Resources
P&G is one of the best-paying employers for managerial jobs out there. We’re known for our generous benefits and flexible schedules, which are attractive to job seekers.
Marketing and Branding
Marketing and brand management are used to create, maintain, and improve a company's brand and build brand awareness.
The typical duties of marketing and brand management include:
- Developing strategies for branding campaigns
- Creating advertisements, sales materials, and other marketing materials
- Creating customer loyalty programs
- Managing social media accounts
Marketing involves the planning and implementation of a business's marketing strategy. It helps to determine how products or services are positioned within a market, how they're priced, and how they're distributed.
Branding is similar to marketing in that it involves promoting something—but instead of being focused on the product or service being sold, branding focuses on the company itself. Branding helps establish a particular image and identity for a company so that consumers can recognize it as a trustworthy source of products and services.
As a marketing or branding professional, you'll be responsible for helping your company reach its goals by developing strategies that will increase sales, improve customer satisfaction, and increase brand awareness among current and potential customers.
Engineering and Manufacturing
The supply chain is an integral part of businesses that offer consumer goods, just like P&G. That is where engineering and manufacturing come into play, so as to ensure that these products are developed to the highest standards exactly the way consumers like them.
Engineering and manufacturing go hand in hand. Besides focusing on innovation, you’ll also combine traditional warehousing with the latest technologies and work on complex projects, such as automation or the digitization of processes.
The typical duties of an Engineering and Manufacturing employee include:
- Building, maintaining, designing, and installing machines, plants, and operational processes
- Working on automation and digitization projects that save costs and manpower
- Identifying gaps in the supply chain and advising on best courses of action
- Managing inventory and shipment deadlines
- Shipping, receiving, and storing inventory
- Dealing with suppliers and manufacturers
Without engineering and manufacturing jobs, there won’t be products in stock to meet demand. It’s a big job to produce and transport products across the globe, and this is best done when the right technology is deployed. It is a very rewarding career that also offers one of the highest-paying management jobs.
Sales
Sales is one of the highest paying management jobs out there as it directly reflects on the company’s profit and revenue, but it's also one of the most competitive.
If you're not sure how to get started on your sales career path, we've got you covered. Here are some typical duties and skills required for a successful sales role:
- Presenting and selling products or services to customers
- Developing and managing relationships with clients
- Negotiating contracts and agreements with clients or vendors
There are many different types of sales jobs available. You can choose from a wide range of industries, including healthcare, real estate, retail, and more. You can also choose between working in an office or on the road (such as traveling to visit clients).
While there are many types of sales jobs available today, most companies prefer to hire people with specific skills and educational backgrounds when they advertise their open positions online or in newspapers and magazines.
IT
IT is at the crux of every innovation-driven business and essentially spearheads the organization’s ability to operate efficiently. You’ll be working on the latest technologies and integrating them seamlessly into the business in a way that leads to competitive advantages.
This not only keeps the business agile but also paves the way for smarter business decisions moving forward based on data and insights. It is fast-paced, diverse, and one of the fastest-growing fields out there.
Typical duties and skills include:
- Creating, testing, and implementing trailblazing software applications
- Governing the operational parameters for the organization’s use of IT systems, architecture, and networks
- Identifying the organization’s needs and strategizing innovative tech solutions
- Maintaining computer networks and other infrastructure
- Troubleshooting problems with hardware or software
- Providing technical support for computers and equipment
- Developing, securing, and storing data
The top-paying IT jobs include application developers, systems analysts, database administrators, information security analysts, network architects/administrators, and network engineers.
Finance
The finance sector is one of the highest paying careers in business. When you work at P&G, you will be responsible for the financial health of the company by developing accurate data analysis and advising senior management on strategies to maximize profit and set the seal on long-term success.
Your typical duties will include:
- Reviewing financial reports and interpreting financial information
- Monitoring accounts
- Planning budgets
- Preparing financial forecasts
- Advising senior management on investment activities and strategies
- Investigating ways to enhance profitability
The best payouts typically come from working at large firms or corporations, but some smaller opportunities offer competitive salaries as well.
A common misconception about finance is that it's all about money—and while yes, finance professionals do have to be comfortable with numbers and data, the field also requires a lot of creativity and flexibility. It's not uncommon for a person who works in finance to be called on to solve problems using both their analytical skills and their creative problem-solving ability.
Human Resources
Human Resource (HR) is a career that focuses on the people within an organization. HR professionals work to ensure that employees are treated fairly and have the opportunities they need to succeed.
Human Resource jobs are available in all sectors of the economy, from healthcare to finance, education, and manufacturing. The most common job titles include:
- Recruiter
- Compensation & Benefits Specialist
- Employee Relations Consultant
- Training & Development Manager
HR is a field that requires a diverse set of skills. You will need to be able to think critically and make decisions based on the information you have at hand, as well as be able to communicate clearly with all kinds of people. You'll also need strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Join one of P&Gs leading managerial teams
If you are eager to grow and learn, have a positive attitude, and love working with people and companies to create awesome content, then P&G would love to hear from you. We're constantly on the lookout for new talent and are always looking for quality people who want to be part of a successful, multi-award-winning team.
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