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branch manager

Branch managers are responsible for the management of all the affairs related with a company in a specific geographic region or business branch.

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Description

Branch managers are responsible for the management of all the affairs related with a company in a specific geographic region or business branch. They receive indications from the headquarters, and depending on the structure of the company, they aim to implement the strategy of the company while adapting it to the market where the branch operates. They envision management of employees, communications, marketing efforts, and follow up to results and objectives.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

company policies financial statements accounting business law financial management business management principles cost management corporate social responsibility financial jurisdiction marketing principles strategic planning

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

marketing management supply chain management international trade banking activities operations management financial forecasting business loans market entry planning subsidiary operations

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

integrate strategic foundation in daily performance apply business acumen analyse business processes follow company standards analyse financial risk develop business plans execute marketing plan abide by business ethical code of conducts manage office facility systems follow the statutory obligations integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations analyse business plans report on overall management of a business create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement develop revenue generation strategies assume responsibility for the management of a business manage staff exercise stewardship make strategic business decisions strive for company growth conclude business agreements track key performance indicators organise participation in local or international events control financial resources create a financial plan evaluate performance of organisational collaborators impart business plans to collaborators recruit employees develop company strategies collaborate in company's daily operations negotiate with stakeholders ensure lawful business operations synthesise financial information liaise with managers plan medium to long term objectives align efforts towards business development

OPTIONALOptional competences

oversee quality control liaise with local authorities establish communication with foreign cultures describe the financial situation of a region prospect new regional contracts plan health and safety procedures analyse market financial trends share good practices across subsidiaries speak different languages shape organisational teams based on competencies hire human resources maintain relationship with customers shape corporate culture manage relationships with stakeholders keep updated on the political landscape manage budgets build business relationships

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)