Hospitality is one of the world’s largest industries and is among Georgia’s top five. Hospitality Management prepares students for leadership positions in a variety of fields from hotel real estate management to franchising, sales and marketing, financial management, and more.
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| Sales Manager | Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams. They set sales goals, analyze data, and develop training programs for organizations’ sales representatives. | 
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| Director of Sales | A Director of Sales is a professional who manages and oversees the sales operations in an organization by designing plans to meet targets, developing relationships with clients, and evaluating costs. | 
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| Customer Relations Management | Customer relationship managers build trusting relationships with clients and protect the brand by maintaining a positive image. | Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum | 
| Revenue Management & Pricing | Revenue managers oversee the process of collecting and organizing analytical data related to all financial activities. They develop systems and processes to manage and analyze financial data and other records. | Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum | 
| Customer Loyalty Management | Customer Loyalty Managers develop and manage programs that increase customer loyalty and retention. They work closely with other departments to ensure that customers are receiving the best possible experience. | Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum | 
| Market Analysis | Market analysts study consumer preferences and business conditions to assess sales of a product or service to understand what products people want, who will buy them, and at what price. | 
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| Brand Management | Brand managers are responsible for developing brand strategies, promoting brand growth and expansion, implementing brand plans, and using a variety of data to drive volume and profitability. | 
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| Social Media Director | Social media directors plan social media strategies on behalf of an organization to achieve goals. Social media directors are responsible for creating content, scheduling posts, and monitoring social media metrics. | 
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| Director of Training | Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff. | 
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| Recruiting | Human resources specialists recruit, screen, and interview job applicants and place newly hired workers in jobs. They also may handle compensation and benefits, training, and employee relations | 
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| Training Associate | Training associates plan and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge. | 
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| Payroll & Benefits Administrator | Payroll and benefits administrators plan, develop, and oversee programs to pay employees. | 
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| Event Manager | Event managers perform tasks such as finding and booking venues, liaising with clients and suppliers, handling logistics, managing budgets and invoicing, organizing accreditation, managing risk, and presenting post-event reports. | 
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| Restaurant Manager | Restaurant managers are responsible for the daily operations of the restaurant by directing staff to ensure customer satisfaction and managing the business to ensure that it runs efficiently. | 
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| Hotel Manager | Hotel managers ensure guests have a pleasant experience at a hotel, motel, or other facility with accommodations. They plan, direct, or coordinate activities to ensure the facility is efficient and profitable. | Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum | 
| Guest Service Manager | A guest services manager handles visitor needs, front-desk operations and ensures the highest level of guest satisfaction. They assess employee performance and create strategies and services to enhance productivity. | Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum | 
| Development Analyst | Development Analysts are responsible for optimizing business processes and increasing revenue. They evaluate operations and finances, research sales leads, and develop improved business strategies. | 
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| Franchise Specialists | Franchise specialists meet with potential franchisees, assess their interests, abilities, and budget, and provide appropriate choices for that client. | 
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| Industry Consultant | Industry Consultants help their clients achieve their business goals by providing expert advice in their field of proficiency. They advise clients on a variety of business matters. | Covered in Hospitality Management Core Curriculum | 
| Assets Management | Asset managers trade, manage, and invest assets such as capital, bonds, stocks, precious metals, commodities, and real estate on behalf of their clients. | 
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