General Manager Jobs

A general manager is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of a small business or a department in a company. A general manager is typically in charge of each of the various divisions or departments of the company. In a small company the general manager may be responsible for all operations within the company and has to oversee the working of all minor departments. General Managers usually report to the chief operating officer or to a vice president. Companies give the title of general manager to those in charge of separate operating units or departments. General Managers take direction from their top executives. Then they set specific goals for their own departments to fit in with the plan. General Managers must describe their goals clearly to their support staff. They must be able to delegate responsibility.

Education requirements vary depending on the kind of business, a general manager is into. However, most employers prefer to hire applicants who have done courses in management, accounting, finance, and industrial relations. Some large companies prefer to take those who have done their master's degree in business administration (MBA).