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. 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.

Alternative Labels

area office manager

branch chief

branch manager

branch office administrator

branch supervisor

international business manager

recruitment agency manager

regional administrative manager

regional director

regional manager

subsidiary manager

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse market financial trends build business relationships describe the financial situation of a region establish communication with foreign cultures hire new personnel keep updated on the political landscape liaise with local authorities maintain relationship with customers manage relationships with stakeholders oversee quality control prospect new regional contracts shape corporate culture shape organisational teams based on competencies share good practices across subsidiaries show an exemplary leading role in an organisation speak different languages

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0917ab6b-18a8-4cfd-8e7a-843b88cf9457

Status

released

Occupations

branch manager

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI