General Manager
Supervise all daily business activities of a division or an organisation.
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- What's it like to be a General Manager?
- How to become a General Manager
- Latest General Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for General Managers
- General Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a General Manager?
First-line managers, which may include supervisors, forepersons, office managers and others, directly report to the General Manager. This is because General Managers monitor the overall performance of a department or an organisation. Aside from overseeing daily operations, they supervise the hiring, training, and performance of lower-level managers to ensure they achieve business goals and workplace efficiency.
Tasks and duties
- Coaching first-line managers.
- Ensuring that departments set and meet business goals.
- Monitoring and evaluating team performance.
- Developing and applying strategies for business efficiency.
- Hiring first-line managers and overseeing their training.
- Supervising big projects and keeping track of their progress.
- Overseeing budget allocations and cash flow.
- Crafting reports to be presented to executives or C-level managers.
How to become a General Manager
As senior-level managers, General Managers are knowledgeable in different business aspects such as marketing, human resources (HR), and finance.
- Finish a bachelor degree in economics, business administration or a related field. A masters degree in these areas can convince employers of your advanced expertise.
- Work your way up to being General Manager by gaining experience through a supervisory or lower-level management position. Examples of these positions include Department Manager, Team Leader, and Assistant Manager.
- General Managers have in-depth knowledge of their chosen industries. Ensure your professional growth by focusing on a particular field and building industry-specific competencies.
- Before employers decide to advance you to top management positions, General Managers must prove their skills and knowledge in financial planning, business strategy building, employee management, and decision-making.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. General Manager employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Profit Oriented
Financial Performance
Business Planning
Budgeting
Strategic Planning
Operations Management
Team Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Business Strategies
Forecasting
Cost Control
Business Growth
Profit and Loss
Leadership
Resource Allocation
Quality Control
Financial Management
Marketing Strategy
Financial Reporting
Budget Management
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Latest General Manager reviews
Jun 2023
challenging
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Business
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationCEO & General Management
The good thingsThe good things: everyday facing a new challenge. Learning a new thing especially on leader role.
The bad things: no privacy time no quality time with family. must always be ready as when they need t...
The challengesnew challenge especially on leadership role. must be always prepared.
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Nov 2022
Good exposure and enjoy the challenges
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Architecture
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationRetail & Consumer Products
The good thingsI worked in a small company now which is messy, inorganized. My task is to help the company for their overall re-structuring process for business operation. The satisfaction I got was when I implement...
The challengesThe gap between the team and expectations.
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