A Business Manager, or Office Manager, is responsible for overseeing business operations across departments. Their duties include hiring new staff, conducting office meetings and coming up with proactive strategies to improve productivity and employee morale.
A Business Manager should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Business Manager should be able to execute:
- Supervise clerical staff and other employees.
- Design work schedules and organize employee training.
- Resolve employee and client issues.
- Ensure the work facility is safe, free of security issues and in compliance with all government regulations.
- Work with outside vendors to maintain necessary business supplies.
- Maintain a good working relationship with executives and other managers.
- Design and implement procedures to improve profitability.
A competitive Business Manager will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Strong leadership skills
- Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to analyze company procedures to make improvements
- Ability to create work schedules and budgets