Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

junior-executive

Noun

/ˈdʒuː.njər ɪɡˈzɛk.jʊ.tɪv/

Definition

A junior-executive is a lower-level manager who is typically responsible for overseeing a specific area of a business while reporting to higher-level executives.

Examples

As a junior-executive, she was responsible for managing a small team.
The company is looking to hire a junior-executive to assist the marketing department.
Many junior-executives aspire to climb the corporate ladder to more senior positions.

Meaning

The term implies a position that generally requires less experience and responsibility than that of a senior executive, but still involves decision-making and management tasks.