Business Association Department Manager
けいえいしゃだんたいぶかちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Other Corporate and Organizational Managers
Summary
A management position that oversees departments of business owners' associations, handling organizational operations, policy advocacy, and planning and implementation of member services.
Description
The business association department manager is a management position that oversees specific departments in business owners' associations (such as industry associations or chambers of commerce). They handle strategic planning for the department, budget formulation and management, planning and execution of member services and events, policy advocacy, and administrative negotiations, as well as subordinate development and evaluation. There is a lot of coordination with internal and external stakeholders and promotion of cross-organizational projects, requiring high management skills and communication abilities.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates, aging population, and changes in industrial structure, the demand for policy advocacy and member support from business owners' associations is expected to remain stable and expand. There is a growing trend toward requiring capabilities in digitalization and DX promotion.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Has coordination skills / Has leadership / Has problem detection ability / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Full-time / Office work / Partial remote possible
Career Path
Section chief/assistant manager → Department/section manager → Director → Executive → Association top (chairman/president)
Required Skills
Budget management / Leadership / Minutes preparation / Project management / Stakeholder coordination
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English) / Facilitation / Medium- to long-term strategy formulation / Policy analysis / Presentation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and negotiation with stakeholders inside and outside the department are required. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it is necessary to demonstrate leadership and lead the organization. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to plan and coordinate department goals and resource allocation is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure diverse interest adjustments and pressure. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with relatively low physical demands. |
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