# Managing Director

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/managing-director

A Managing Director holds one of the most senior leadership roles in a company, division, or investment bank, typically responsible for overall business performance and strategic direction. The position combines strategic planning and P&L management with business development and stakeholder management, requiring the executive to represent the organization to clients, investors, and boards. This role is held by highly experienced leaders with a strong track record of driving growth and managing complex organizations.

Top skills: [Business Development](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/business-development), [Leadership](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/leadership), [P&L Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/p-l-management), [Stakeholder Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/stakeholder-management), [Strategic Planning](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/strategic-planning)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Investment Fund Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/investment-fund-manager), [Senior Portfolio Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-portfolio-manager), [Vice President](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/vice-president)
- Often leads to: [Chief Executive Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-executive-officer)

## Similar roles

[Chief Executive Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-executive-officer), [Chief Financial Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-financial-officer), [Chief Operating Officer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/chief-operating-officer), [Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director), [Director of Business Development](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-business-development), [Entrepreneur](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/entrepreneur), [Executive Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/executive-director), [Executive Vice President](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/executive-vice-president), [Founder](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/founder), [General Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/general-manager), [Investment Fund Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/investment-fund-manager), [Leader](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/leader)

## Open Managing Director roles (1)

- [Managing Director, AI Enablement – Hybrid AZ](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a1464a08-b7ac-4466-9f59-51f0d9418a41/managing-director-ai-enablement-hybrid-az-at-best-western) at [Best Western](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/best-western) — Full-time, Remote-AZ

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- [Director](https://visa.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Visa/job/US---Foster-City-CA/Director_REF087616W) at [Visa Inc.](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/visa-inc) — US - Foster City, CA (listed on Visa Inc.'s own careers site)
- [General Manager](https://jll.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/jllcareers/job/Seattle-WA/General-Manager_REQ532384) at [JLL](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/jll) — Seattle, WA (listed on JLL's own careers site)
- [General Manager](https://smithfieldfoods.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Martin-City--MO/General-Manager_R-2026-11710) at [Smithfield Foods](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/smithfield-foods) — Martin City,  MO (listed on Smithfield Foods's own careers site)
- [General Manager](https://basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Arkansas-Fort-Smith-Bass-Pro-Shops/General-Manager_R264457) at [Ranger Boats](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/ranger-boats) — Fort Smith, AR (listed on Ranger Boats's own careers site)
- [General Manager](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/whalarinc/jobs/6161698004) at [Whalar](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/whalar) — Venice, CA (listed on Whalar's own careers site)
- [General Manager](https://tapestry.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Tapestry_Careers/job/Grand-Prairie-Texas-USA-Grand-Prairie---Coach/General-Manager_JR10425) at [Tapestry](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/tapestry) — Grand Prairie, TX (listed on Tapestry's own careers site)
- [General Manager](https://sci.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SCI/job/PR---Mayaguez/General-Manager_Req158897) at [Service Corporation International](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/service-corporation-international) — PR - Mayaguez (listed on Service Corporation International's own careers site)
- [General Manager](https://flir.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/flircareers/job/US---Rancho-Cordova-CA-TDY/General-Manager_REQ34037) at [FLIR Systems](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/flir-systems) — Rancho Cordova, CA (listed on FLIR Systems's own careers site)
- [General Manager](https://daveandbusters.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Dave_and_Busters_Careers/job/DB0066---Oklahoma-City-OK/General-Manager_R-1010997) at [Dave & Buster's](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/dave-buster-s) — Oklahoma City, OK (listed on Dave & Buster's's own careers site)
- [General Manager - Future Opportunities](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/c7303e1a-be79-4fc4-adbd-2c50737cd87b/general-manager-future-opportunities-at-einstein-bros-bagels) at [Einstein Bros. Bagels](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/einstein-bros-bagels) — $60,000 – $61,000

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