Managing Director
Job Description
A Managing Director is a senior position in a company, with responsibility for overseeing the company’s performance. They give an organisation strategic guidance to ensure long-term goals are achieved. The Managing Director leads a Board of Directors, and reports to the chairperson and shareholders.
Qualifications
The pathway to becoming a Managing Director involves a combination of education and on-the-job experience. Most General Managers have completed a degree in a business related discipline and have years of practical knowledge and expeience. Their qualifications may include:
- Undergraduate Degree in Business Management or Administration
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
- Formal qualifications in Business
- Formal qualifications in Business Administration, Accounting and/or Team Leadership
- Expert knowledge or qualification of the industry or company you are working in
- 5-10 years experience in your industry
- Leadership and managerial experience
To work your way up to this role gain as much experience in business as you can. First-hand knowledge of how different parts of businesses operate will aid you in developing strategies as a Managing Director.
Attributes
- Approachable
- Assertive
- Calm
- Confident
- Dependable
- Detail Orientated
- Eloquent
- Interpersonal
- Perceptive
- Procedural
- Punctual
- Reliable
Key Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership
- Commercial Acumen
- Sales
- Analytical Thinking
- Customer Centricity
- Finance
Future Prospects
You may like to think about moving on from this career, some transferable skills can be utilised in roles such as;
- Board of Directors
- Managing Director
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Vice President
- General Manager
- Operations Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Strategic Planning Manager
- Commercial Manager
