Business Head

Empowering Future Business Leaders with Education and Expertise.

About

Business Head is a term that typically refers to the senior-most executive in charge of running the operations of a business or a division within a larger organisation. The role of a Business Head varies depending on the company as well as the industry, but typically involves overseeing along with managing all aspects of the business including strategy development, operations, finance, marketing as well as human resources. 

Furthermore, the Business Head is responsible for setting and achieving business objectives, ensuring profitability, driving growth and managing risk. They also typically have the authority to make key decisions related to investments, partnerships and acquisitions among others. The role of a Business Head requires strong leadership as well as management skills along with a deep understanding of the industry and the competitive landscape.

Eligibility

For Bachelor’s

  • Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with at least  55% grade from a recognised education board.
  • The aspirants must pursue a Bachelor's degree such as BBA in the field of business or marketing from an esteemed university/college. 

 For Masters

  • Seekers are advised to pursue a Master's degree in Business Administration in order to develop leadership as well as management skills necessary for becoming a business head.

Job Roles

The job roles of a business head are listed as given below: 

  • Marketing Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • General and Operations Manager  

Top Recruiters

Business Head can be hired by a wide range of organisations including small as well as large businesses depending on the level of experience. Some of the top Business Head recruiters include:

  • EY
  • KPMG
  • Amazon
  • Google
  • Flipkart
  • TCS
  • Infosys
  • Wipro
  • Myntra

Employment Sector

  • Insurance Companies
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Hospitals 
  • Manufacturing Companies
  • Startup
  • Music Industry

Salary

The salary of a Business Head can vary widely depending on a number of factors including the industry, size, location of the company and the level of experience as well as qualifications of the individual.

 

Level of Salary

Salary Package per Year

Starting Salary

Approx ₹5,10,000

Mid Level Salary

Approx ₹10,83,142 

Senior Level Salary

Approx ₹15, 00,000 

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Financial acumen
  • Leadership
  • Operational management
  • Marketing and sales
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills

Scope

The career scope for a Business Head is broad and varied with many opportunities for growth and advancement. Here are some of the potential career paths that someone with an experience as a Business Head might pursue:

  • Executive leadership
  • Board membership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Consulting
  • Non-profit leadership
  • Industry expert

Overall, the career scope for a Business Head is diverse and offers multiple opportunities for growth and advancement both within a company as well as across industries.

Benefits

  • Compensation
  • Autonomy
  • Prestige
  • Professional development
  • Influence
  • Recognition

Drawbacks

  • High pressure
  • Risk of failure
  • Accountability
  • Complexity
  • Criticism
  • Isolation