General Manager Job Description Template
We are looking for a self-motivated and results-driven general manager to direct and manage our organization's business activities and to develop and implement effective business strategies and programs.The successful candidate for this role should possess excellent communication skills, superior knowledge of business functions, exceptional budgeting, and finance skills, and strong leadership qualities.
General Manager Responsibilities
· Oversee day-to-day operations, assign weekly performance goals and ensure their completion, and accomplish your own goals
· Recruit, onboard, and train high-performing employees to achieve objectives for sales, profitability, and market share
· Develop strategic plan for optimized productivity
· Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes
· Adhere to company standards for excellence and quality
· Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
· Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas
· Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished effectively
· Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
· Delegate responsibilities to the best-qualified employees and enforce all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values
· Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of all involved
General Manager Required skills and qualifications
- Degree in business management or any related field.
- Good knowledge of different business functions
- Proven success in a managerial role
- Strong decision-making ability
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
- Proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans
- Ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable
- Strong working knowledge of operational procedures
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- The ability to work under pressure.
- Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).
