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The employment-focused social media platform LinkedIn released the 2023 Jobs on the Rise List, showing the direction the workforce is taking.
Even if you’re not looking for a new job, this list shows you the trends for this year and can help you decide about your future and how to be prepared for it.
Here is the list of the 25 roles that are growing in demand in the US for 2023:
1- Head of Revenue Operations (Chief Revenue Officer or Head of Revenue Management)
Working closely with the marketing and sales teams, this position supervises all the revenue-generating activities, including creating market strategies and driving revenue growth.
Common Skills: Sales Operation, Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), Data Analysis.
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, New York City, and Los Angeles.
Prior experience: 5 to 6 years.
2- Human Resources Analytics Manager
They collect, report, and analyse HR data within an organisation, for example, on performance, attrition, and employee demographics.
Common Skills: People Analytics, Programming Language, Data Visualisation.
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, and Washington DC.
Salary range: $41,600-$122,000
Prior experience: 4 to 5 years.
Remote job availability: 23.3%
3- Diversity and Inclusion Manager
This person handles the strategy and implementation of policies related to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Common Skills: Diversity Training, Leadership Development, Diversity Program Development.
Top locations hiring: New York City, Washington DC, and Boston.
Salary range: $60,000-$145,000
Prior experience: 3 to 5 years.
Remote job availability: 12.4%
4- Truck Driver
As we know, truck drivers transport all the goods we need, as well as inspecting and maintaining their vehicles.
Common Skills: Transportation, Forklift Operation, Logistic Management.
Top locations hiring: Dallas, Houston, and Chicago.
Prior experience: 3 years.
5- Employee Experience Manager
They are at the head of training programmes, mentoring initiatives, well-being, and development, and also supervise projects that support employee engagement.
Common Skills: Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Employee Relations
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles.
Prior experience: 3 to 5 years.
Remote job availability: 24.7%
6- Sales Enablement Specialist (Sales Operation Associate)
Sales enablement specialists assist sales teams by providing internal tools and training and optimising processes for sales reps.
Common Skills: Salesforce.com, Sales Operations, Software as a Service (SaaS).
Top locations hiring: Seattle, San Francisco, and Boston.
Salary range: $50,000-$157,000
Prior experience: 4 years.
Remote job availability: 48.3%
7- Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
They are licenced medical providers who perform primary care services for patients, including assessing lab results, delivering diagnoses, and administering treatment plans.
Common Skills: Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Basic Life Support (BLS), Healthcare Management
Top locations hiring: Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas.
Prior experience: 4 years.
Remote job availability: 2.7%
8- Growth Marketing Manager (Demand Generation Manager)
This position identifies opportunities to grow business, increase market share, and enhance customer acquisition and retention.
Common Skills: Demand Generation, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Salary range: $60,000-$132,000
Prior experience: 4 years.
Remote job availability: 47.9%
9- Data Governance Manager
These managers create policies and strategies related to the storage and distribution of data in an organisation, including ensuring security and compliance.
Common Skills: Data Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Business Process Improvement.
Top locations hiring: New York City, Chicago, and Boston.
Prior experience: 5 years.
Remote job availability: 34.3%
10- Grants Management Specialist (Grants Analyst)
These specialists supervise the awarding and administering of grants within a company, as well as recognising potential funding opportunities and managing the review and selection process.
Common Skills: Grant Administration, Nonprofit Organisation, Public Policy
Top locations hiring: Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Denver
Salary range: $46,200-$98,100
Prior experience: 3 years.
Remote job availability: 8.5%
11- Molecular Technologist
A molecular technologist conducts daily lab testing and blood sample analysis for biological research studies, usually involving cell behaviour and genetic function.
Common Skills: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), DNA Extraction, Molecular Biology
Top locations hiring: Chicago, New York City, Phoenix.
Prior experience: 2 years.
12- Content Designer
They help create the strategy for a product or campaign, working with design and UX teams, to optimise the overall user experience.
Common Skills: Content Design, User Experience (UX), Adobe Creative Suite
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle.
Salary range: $42,500-$132,000
prior experience: 4 years.
Remote job availability: 35.5%
13- Sustainability Analyst
This analyst tracks the organisation’s environmental impact in order to develop programmes and practises to support the organisation’s sustainability efforts.
Common Skills: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Data Analysis.
Top locations hiring: New York City, Denver, and Washington D.C.
Salary range: $41,800-$98,500
Prior experience: 2years.
Remote job availability: 14.1%
14- Strategy and Operations Manager
They identify opportunities in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and analyse data to inform decision-making and the implementation of new technologies and processes.
Common Skills: Program Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Business Process Improvement
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, Chicago.
Salary range: $80,800-$179,000
Prior experience: 4 years.
Remote job availability: 26.3%
15- Chief People Officer
Chief people officers inspect all aspects of HR and people management, leading efforts related to the hiring, training, retention, and engagement of employees.
Common Skills: Organisational Culture, Talent Management, Employee Management.
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, and Boston.
Salary range: $75,000-$300,000
Prior experience: 6 years.
Remote job availability: 37.7%
16- Sales Development Representative
SDRs help generate new business through outbound sales, cold calls, and facilitating product demos with potential clients.
Common Skills: Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Lead Generation
Top locations hiring: New York City, Boston, and San Francisco.
Salary range: $35,000-$60,000
Prior experience: 2 years.
Remote job availability: 43.3%
17- Online Campaign Manager (Digital Marketing Manager)
Online campaign managers organise and execute digital marketing campaigns to support brand identity and gain new customers.
Common Skills: Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Prior experience: 3 years.
Remote job availability: 10%
18- Product Operations Manager
They help optimise systems and processes across cross-functional teams, maintaining quality standards and on-time delivery of products.
Common Skills: Product Management, Product Operations, Cross-functional Team Leadership
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, New York City, and Seattle.
Salary range: $53,600-$147,000
Prior experience: 4 years.
Remote job availability: 34.9%
19- Sales Compensation Manager (Benefits Manager)
These managers work with HR, sales, and finance teams to develop and implement sales commission and incentive programs.
Common Skills: Sales Compensation Planning, Sales Operations, Compensation Management.
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, Atlanta, and New York City.
Salary range: $74,800-$155,000
Prior experience: 5 years.
Remote job availability: 40%
20- Customer Marketing Manager (CRM Manager)
Customer marketing managers are in charge of keeping an eye on marketing programs, campaigns, and events that are meant to attract and keep customers.
Common Skills: Cross-functional Team Leadership, Multi-Channel Marketing, Competitive Analysis
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, and Boston.
Salary range: $81,500-$188,000
Prior experience: 6 years.
Remote job availability: 53.8%
21- Head of Rewards (Total Rewards Manager or Head of Regulatory Compensation)
They are responsible for employee benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans, as well as employee development and recognition initiatives.
Common Skills: Total Rewards Strategies, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Engagement
Top locations hiring: New York City, San Francisco, and Boston.
Prior experience: 6 years.
Remote job availability: 34.8%
22- Deal Manager
Deal managers analyse finances, recommend effective deal structures, and negotiate partnerships with suppliers, clients, and partners.
Common Skills: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Software as a Service (SaaS), Financial Analysis.
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, New York City, and Chicago.
Salary range: $52,400-$162,000
Prior experience: 4 years.
Remote job availability: 44.2%
23- Customer Success Associate (Client Success Associate)
They communicate with the company’s clients to improve customer satisfaction while also recommending workflow improvements that help achieve the clients’ goals.
Common Skills: Salesforce.com, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Time Management
Top locations hiring: New York City, Denver, Chicago.
Salary range: $39,000-$60,000
Prior experience: 2 years.
Remote job availability: 38.6%
24- Channel Account Executive
CAEs manage the sales accounts of a specific product or region while supporting customers and identifying growth opportunities.
Common Skills: Channel Sales, Software as a Service (SaaS), Account Management
Top locations hiring: Chicago, Austin, and New York City.
Salary range: $46,300-$108,000
Prior experience: 4 years.
Remote job availability: 49.2%
25- Director of Bioinformatics
They analyse and interpret biological data sets as a part of research initiatives.
Common Skills: Genomics, Computational Biology, Life Sciences
Top locations hiring: San Francisco, Boston, and San Diego.
Salary range: $115,000-$193,000
Prior experience: 4 years.
Remote job availability: 17.7%