From business manager to branch manager
31 of the 47 essential skills of a branch manager are already essential for a business manager — about 66% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from business manager in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 31
- skills carry over
- 16
- would be new
- 66%
- of the target job covered
- 47
- essential skills of a branch manager
What a branch manager does
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.
What carries over
31 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- abide by business ethical code of conducts
- analyse business plans
- analyse business processes
- apply business acumen
- assume responsibility for the management of a business
- business law
- business management principles
- collaborate in company's daily operations
- company policies
- conclude business agreements
- control financial resources
- corporate social responsibility
- cost management
- create a financial plan
- create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
- develop business plans
- develop company strategies
- develop revenue generation strategies
- ensure lawful business operations
- exercise stewardship
- follow company standards
- integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
- liaise with managers
- make strategic business decisions
- manage staff
- negotiate with stakeholders
- plan medium to long term objectives
- recruit employees
- strategic planning
- strive for company growth
- track key performance indicators
What would be new
16 skillsEssential for a branch manager and not for a business manager. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- accounting
- align efforts towards business development
- analyse financial risk
- evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
- execute marketing plan
- financial jurisdiction
- financial management
- financial statements
- follow the statutory obligations
- impart business plans to collaborators
- integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
- manage office facility systems
- marketing principles
- organise participation in local or international events
- report on overall management of a business
- synthesise financial information
Other moves from business manager
2 roles- department manager15 skills in common
- bank manager13 skills in common
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How far are you from being a branch manager?
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