General Manager
A senior role as one of the key decision-makers at an organisation, with responsibility for profit and loss.
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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
- Is General Manager the right role for you?
- General Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a General Manager?
As a General Manager you will plan, direct and coordinate the operations of an organisation or a business unit within an organisation. Rather than focusing on one functional area of management, such as HR, procurement or administration, you will oversee all aspects of the business or business unit.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Overseeing daily operations of the business unit or organisation such as the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Creating and implementing growth strategies.
- Setting key performance goals.
- Hiring key personnel and overseeing training programs.
- Evaluating and deciding upon investments in equipment, infrastructure, and people.
- Reporting key results to senior executives.
- Reviewing financial statements, sales or other performance data to measure productivity.
- Identifying areas needing cost reduction or process improvement.
- Directing sales, marketing, or customer service activities.
How to become a General Manager
While there are many pathways to becoming a General Manager, most have at least a bachelor degree and extensive industry experience.
- Complete a bachelor degree in business, commerce, economics or a related field. This usually takes three years of full-time study.
- Consider advancing your skills with a relevant postgraduate degree, such as a Graduate Certificate in Business or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
- Gain extensive work experience across one or more organisations, in roles that focus on managing people and processes. Prior senior-level managerial experience is typically required before becoming a General Manager.
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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 SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Profit Oriented
Leadership
Financial Performance
Financial Acumen
Strategic Thinking
Financial Management
Commercial Acumen
Profit and Loss
Budgeting
Team Leadership
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Latest General Manager reviews
May 2021
More than a management role as you have to interact with people from different counties.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Business Administration
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationSales and operation
The good thingsBeing a GM Asia, I am able to work with our colleagues and serve customers of different countries. Though I need to possess basic knowledges in the sense of sales and operational management and budget...
The challengesAble to meet with the expectation of your bosses and the Board (of different nationality) and at the same time effectively manage your team (mix up of people from various Asian countries) and most imp...
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Nov 2024
As a General Manager, I bring a balanced mix of strategic leadership, operational oversight, and team empowerment, driving growth and excellence while navigating the complexities of high-level decision-making and organisational alignment.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Business Administration
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationHospitality & Tourism
The good thingsAs General Manager, I lead strategic and operational initiatives, aligning goals with our vision and optimising resources. I oversee budgets, guide teams, and work with senior leaders to drive growth,...
The challengesHigh Responsibility and Pressure – The responsibility to meet targets and align all teams can be intense, especially when overseeing large projects or multiple departments.
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