POSITION DESCRIPTIONNEW ZEALAND TOP EXECUTIVE MAY 2008
Position Title: General Manager (Single-Function)
Position Code:400
  

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.
 
Reports To
Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of Chief Operating Officer.
 
Supervises
Managers and staff working within the functional area.
 
Main Activities
  • Coordinating and participating in the compilation of budgets and forecasts, and presenting them to higher management for approval.
  • Working to achieve revenue and to operate within agreed expense budgets, with accountability for the overall financial performance of the functional area.
  • 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 personnel.
  • 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 staff 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.
     
    External Contacts
    Major suppliers and clients/customers, industry associations.
     
    Typical Experience
    At least 10 - 12 years experience relevant to the particular area of responsibility coupled with tertiary level qualifications related to the industry. Formal management training desirable.
     
    Other Comments
    May also be called Regional General Manager or "Line of Business" Manager.
     
     

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