Top Management

The salary range for people working in Serbia in Top Management is typically from 1,240 USD (minimum salary) to 4,768 USD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

List of positions in the Top Management category and their job descriptions

Chief Executive Officer

• Responsibility for managing, directing, and acting on behalf of the company.
• Responsibility for the ongoing implementation and achieving the defined financial plan.
• Inspecting the process compliance in the company.
• Designing the short-term and long-term strategy of the company.
• Designing and approving new opportunities to gain profit.
• Representing the company at important business meetings and negotiations.
• Communicating with members of the senior management of the company and other departments.
• Completing and sending regular reports to the parent company.

1,499 - 6,965 USD

Country Manager/Director

• Responsibility for managing, directing, and acting on behalf of a foreign branch of the company (based on the authorisation of the parent company).
• Responsibility for the ongoing implementation and achievement of the defined financial plan.
• Inspecting the process compliance in the company.
• Designing the short-term and long-term strategy of the company.
• Designing and approving new opportunities to gain profit.
• Representing the company at important business meetings and negotiations.
• Communicating with members of senior management of the company and other departments.
• Completing and sending regular reports to the parent company.

1,089 - 4,936 USD

Economic/Financial Manager

• Responsibility for the smooth running of the economic department in the company.
• Planning, managing, and monitoring all the financial activities in the company.
• Managing, coordinating, motivating and assessing subordinate employees.
• Drawing up a budget, forecasts, and a financial plan.
• Managing and monitoring the cash flow of the company.
• Communicating with commercial financial institutions, auditors, tax authorities, etc.
• Completing reports and their presenting to the owners of the company.

1,638 - 4,262 USD

IT Director

• Developing and implementing the internal IT strategy.
• Checking compliance with the IT strategy.
• Managing, coordinating, motivating and evaluating subordinate employees.
• Analysing the needs of individual departments within the company.
• Carrying out feasibility studies to determine the best possible use of the available technical resources.
• Deciding on buying new and upgrading existing IT systems, hardware and software.

1,153 - 7,997 USD

Laboratory Director

• Overseeing the implementation of analytical procedures to determine process parameters and the quality of finished products.
• Organizing laboratory operations, ensuring the quality and reliability of results, and directly conducting analyses.
• Maintaining the accuracy and functionality of measurement equipment and laboratory inventory.
• Communicating and coordinating workflow with external service providers to ensure seamless laboratory operations.
• Leading and mentoring laboratory staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Developing and managing laboratory budgets, resources, and timelines for various projects.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support research and development initiatives.
• Evaluating and integrating new technologies and methodologies to enhance laboratory capabilities.
• Reporting laboratory performance metrics to senior management and recommending strategic improvements.

616 - 1,893 USD

Logistics Director

• Defining the logistics strategy of the company.
• Negotiating terms and conditions with transport and forwarding companies to ensure the most efficient mode of transport of goods from the factory to the customer.
• Optimising logistics costs associated with the purchase of raw materials in the country and abroad.
• Ensuring the implementation and observance of legislation, internal regulations and standard procedures at the entrusted unit of the company.
• Preparing contracts with suppliers.
• Checking and assigning work to subordinates.
• Complying with regulations relating to safety at work, fire prevention measures and work rules.

919 - 2,885 USD

Managing Director

• Coordinating and managing all material, financial, and technical resources of the company.
• Responsibility for the implementation of shareholder strategy.
• Conducting meetings with key business partners and the negotiation of conditions for co-operation.
• Drawing up the medium-term and long-term plans of the company.
• Responsibility for the financial management of the company.
• Ensuring the profitability of individual activities and the prosperity of the company.

1,304 - 5,304 USD

Marketing Director

• Responsibility for the management of the marketing department in the company.
• Managing, motivating, assessing and assigning tasks to subordinate employees.
• Creating a marketing plan.
• Drawing up a marketing budget for the following calendar year.
• Creating a marketing strategy.
• Managing market monitoring at the local, regional, national and international levels.
• Designing marketing activities focused on the promotion of sales and the achievement of defined objectives.

1,249 - 3,201 USD

Personnel Manager

• Decision-making on strategic planning in the area of human resources management.
• Ensuring the effectiveness of management of the entrusted department.
• Approving employment principles and labour relations.
• Approving the methodology for recruiting, training and remuneration of employees, motivating programmes, evaluation system, training system and career development of employees.
• Managing, coordinating and reviewing the work results of the entrusted unit.
• Managing and checking safety and hygiene at work.
• Cooperating with other units of the company.

1,179 - 4,846 USD

Plant manager

• Ensure the efficient and effective production of goods or services within the plant, meeting quality and quantity targets.
• Promote and enforce safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all plant employees.
• Implement quality control processes to ensure that products or services meet established standards and customer expectations.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure that raw materials, components, and finished goods are maintained at optimal levels to meet production demands without excess waste.
• Monitor and control operational costs to maximize profitability while maintaining product quality and safety.
• Recruit, train, and supervise plant staff, fostering a productive and motivated workforce. Address employee concerns and performance issues.
• Oversee equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure equipment reliability.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet customer demand and delivery schedules efficiently.
• Prepare and manage budgets for the plant, tracking expenses and revenues to ensure financial goals are met.
• Ensure the plant complies with environmental regulations and sustainability goals, implementing practices that minimize environmental impact.

1,153 - 4,837 USD

Production Director

• Responsibility for managing and optimising the manufacturing process.
• Analysing manufacturing processes with the aim to optimise performance, quality, and improve occupational safety.
• Creating and implementing new manufacturing processes.
• Preparing weekly and monthly production plans depending on order volumes.
• Managing, coordinating, motivating, and assessing subordinate employees.
• Monitoring efficiency, economy, and quality of production.
• Responsibility for adherence to quality control systems and safety regulations.
• Co-operation with other departments in the company.

905 - 2,397 USD

Quality Control/ISO Manager

• Ensuring the functionality and continuous improvement of the organisation’s quality system.
• Responsibility for the implementation of policies, goals, and objectives of quality.
• Responsibility for the planning, organisation, and conducting of internal audits at the organisation’s departments, checking the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions, and the functionality and updating of the managed documentation system.
• Updating the quality manual.
• Planning internal trainings and educating the staff.

592 - 2,714 USD

Sales Director

• Organising the work of the sales team.
• Visiting strategic customers, conducting business negotiations.
• Strategic planning of costs and revenues (creation, analysis, prediction).
• Management of receivables and inventory.
• Upgrading and improving the company processes.

1,250 - 5,063 USD

Technical Director

• Responsibility for the smooth running of the technical department in the company.
• Managing, coordinating, motivating and evaluating subordinate staff.
• Monitoring trends and launching new technologies into production.
• Drawing up a budget and monitoring its use.
• Cooperating in calling for tenders for the supply of materials, goods and services.
• Conducting business negotiations in order to achieve the lowest possible price of materials, goods and services.
• Selecting suitable suppliers and their evaluation.

1,098 - 3,575 USD

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