They are responsible for any of the following areas: commercial business, productivity, reporting, hiring and firing, marketing and advertising, and buying and selling. They are the immediate person that handles all the issues relating to matters at a particular company location.
Branch Managers research, assess, recommend changes, enforce company protocols, and deal with company security issues. They coordinate with the head office and other branch locations, whether local or national. These managers have typical office hours but may work long shifts. They also receive good salaries and benefits. Managers who run a branch, work or implement strategies to increase productivity and meet sales targets.
A Branch Manager usually performs any of the following tasks:
• Assessing sales reports
• Drafting and executing market plans
• Training
• Mentoring
• Mediating
• Motivating employees
• Adhering to regulations
• Meeting targets and deadlines
• Ensuring the company make profits
• Budgeting
• Enforcing safety measures
