Company Branch Manager (Director positions)
かいしゃしてんちょう（とりしまりやくであるもの）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Executives
- Minor : Corporate Executives
Summary
A managerial position that oversees all aspects of company branch operations and, as a director, handles the formulation and execution of business strategies and governance.
Description
Company Branch Managers (Director positions) serve as representatives of the company's regional branches or sales offices, overseeing all aspects of branch operations, including achieving sales targets, budget management, personnel management, risk management, and ensuring compliance. As directors, they collaborate with the head office board of directors and participate in the formulation and execution of business policies and medium- to long-term plans. Important tasks also include building relationships with customers and the local community, fostering organizational culture within the branch, and creating and reporting performance reports and decision-making materials.
Future Outlook
Although the form of branch operations is changing due to digitalization and the spread of remote work, the importance of local markets and personnel management remains high, and the ability to utilize digital tools is increasingly demanded.
Personality Traits
Excellent communication skills / Excellent judgment / Has leadership / Stress tolerant / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Concurrent roles / Flexitime / Office work / Partial remote work
Career Path
営業担当 → 課長 → 部長 → 支店長（取締役でないもの） → 取締役 → 役員
Required Skills
Budget management / Compliance / Financial statement analysis / Personnel management / Risk management / Sales strategy planning
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (business English) / MBA / Negotiation skills / Project management / Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze branch performance and market trends and formulate strategies. |
| Communication Skills | Due to frequent coordination with subordinates, customers, and the board of directors. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To proactively lead tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Required for budget management and sales forecasting. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan and organize branch operations. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly resolve issues that arise daily. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to heavy responsibilities and the need to respond to challenging situations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Business Law Certification
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification
- Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant
Aliases
- Branch Manager
- Branch President
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- Branch Manager (non-director)
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- Director
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