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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN PUBLISHING INDUSTRY JULY 2008 |
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General Manager (Multi-Function) |
| Position Code: | 300 | | Career Level: | 7 |
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Responsible for
Managing a variety of divergent functional activities or branches operating separately as autonomous profit centres under policy control. May be physically isolated from Head Office. Multi Functional responsibilities. |
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Reports To
Chief Executive/Managing Director. |
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Supervises
Sales and Marketing Managers, Customer Service Staff, Product Development Staff, Accounting Staff, Warehouse and Distribution Staff. |
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Main Activities
Participating as a member of the senior management/strategic team formulating company policy and approving major management changes.
Accountable for the overall profitability of the company, and the achievement of revenue and expense budgets.
Ensuring that Company performance complies with senior management directives and statutory regulations.
Directing and motivating subordinate managers to achieve agreed targets. Acts as the chief spokesperson for the company/activity.
Managing and motivating all divisional personnel.
Participating in the negotiation of major sales deals within broad policy guidelines.
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Key Skills
Excellent decision making skills.
Strong team leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
Sound administrative skill.
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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, Clients/Customers, Industry Associations. |
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Typical Experience
At least 12 - 15 years of experience in all aspects of operation, coupled with industry specific tertiary qualifications. Formal management training desirable. |
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Other Comments
General Manager - Subsidiary Operations, Head of a Major Profit Centre. |
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