Corporate general manager
As a general manager for Aire Serv, Jeremy Anderson says his job as a company leader is like being life coach, babysitter, entrepreneur, businessperson, and problem-solver all at once. He’s had to remember the five mantras all successful leaders have memorized.
He says, ‘I do some of everything. I’ve run parts, worked on rooftops, and climbed in attics.’ As a leader within various roles in the heating and air condition industry, he’s been able to earn up to $120,000 per year.When he was a kid he wanted to work in the FBI. His dad was a successful entrepreneur who didn’t go to college so Anderson never felt the pressure to focus on school; at an early age, he realized it wasn’t for him. School felt boring.
For Anderson, being a manager is fun. He especially enjoys the camaraderie with his employees. He even loves knowing his co-worker’s families. Plus, he feels a sense of service in knowing he can help others make a living. He said, ‘The opportunities you’re giving them is allowing them to buy a house. That’s rewarding.’Salary: General manager salaries vary depending on the company you work for. Speaking broadly, general managers make $60,002 on average, according to PayScale. In the heating and air conditioning industry, a general manager can earn up to $95,853. Suggested skills: management, leadership, sense of humor, customer satisfaction, knowledge of electrical systems, maintenance technology
