General Manager, Sales - Trade, Broadcasting And Other Services

Work setting

• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall human resources planning

Supervision

• Working groups
• Committees
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Contractors

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Operations management

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative