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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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General Manager (Single-Function) |
| Position Code: | 400 | | Career Level: | 7 |
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Responsible for
Managing a variety of divergent activities within a particular organisational function or single branch. May be physically isolated from Head Office and/or operate as an autonomous profit centre. |
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Reports To
Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director or Chief Operating Officer. |
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Supervises
Managers and staff working within the responsibility of the particular functional area. |
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Main Activities
Coordinating and participating in the compilation of budgets and forecasts and presenting them to higher Senior Management for approval.
Working to achieve agreed revenue to expense budgets with accountability for the overall financial performance of the functional area this role has particular responsibility for.
Managing various operations within a division within the policies and guidelines established by Executive Management.
Participating as a member of the Senior Management team.
Managing and motivating all divisional staff.
Participating in the negotiation of major sales deals within broad policy guidelines - if required.
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Key Skills
Sound administrative skills and a proven record of successful people management.
Proven Management experience at a senior level; must be an effective Manager by exception.
Strong leadership and motivational ability.
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Internal Contacts
Sales and Marketing Staff, Customer Service and Product Development Staff, Accounts and Administration Staff. |
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External Contacts
Major Suppliers and Clients/Customers, Industry Associations. |
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Typical Experience
10 - 12+ years experience relevant to the particular area of responsibility coupled with tertiary level qualifications related to the industry. Formal Management training desirable. |
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Other Comments
Regional General Manager; may also be called a "Line of Business" Manager. |
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