Code

1120.2.1

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.

Alternative label

• regional administrative manager

• regional manager

• branch office administrator

• subsidiary manager

• branch chief

• branch supervisor

• international business manager

• area office manager

• recruitment agency manager

• regional director

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

Hierarchy

• 1 - Managers
  • 11 - Chief executives, senior officials and legislators
    • 112 - Managing directors and chief executives
      • 1120 - Managing directors and chief executives
        • 1120.2 - business manager
          • branch manager

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
• conclude business agreements
• control financial resources
• create a financial plan
• create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
• delegate activities
• 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
• get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
• 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
• 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

Status

released

Concept URI

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