General Manager

What does a General Manager do?

General managers take part in the long-term and short-term strategic plans of a business, implementing policies and procedures and ensuring training and profit objectives are met.

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What skills do you need to be a General Manager?

General managers are typically the second-highest management level, reporting to the top executive on the progress of their business.

• Have excellent time management for handling multiple responsibilities and an ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with other people and establishing respectful, positive relationships
• Innovative, goal-driven, and determined – with clear vision of company and financial objectives
• An ability to keep updated with the latest trends and movements in their industry
• An ability to keep updated with their local, state, and federal regulations
• Excellent financial and budgeting skills – can determine cost-saving measures and optimise the budget given

How to become a General Manager 

To become a General Manager, you'll ideally need to have a bachelor's degree majoring in business, commerce or economics, with extensive industry experience. 

However, studying a diploma-level qualification can help you develop important skills and knowledge to prepare you for this career pathway.

Qualifications such as BSB50120 - Diploma of Business (Organisational Development) or BSB50120 - Diploma of Business may be relevant as these focus on managing people and the processes involved for a business or organisation.