General Manager Duties
General managers oversee all operations of the company, and they supervise employees. General managers usually have busy schedules, and there are times when they need to travel to conduct business.
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Hiring New Employees
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General managers review job candidates' applications, interview candidates and train them if they're hired. They hold orientations to educate new employees on the company's policies and monitor their progress.
Receive Invoices and Inventory
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General managers also receive incoming inventory from distributors and sign the invoices. In addition, they make sure the right kind and amount of materials were delivered.
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Resolve Conflict
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At times, the general manager will have to resolve problems with employees. He gets both sides of the story and comes to a solution for the problem.
Advertising
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The general manager also works with the sales team to come up with an ad campaign to sell new or slow-selling products.
Customer Service
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General managers assist customers by sharing their expertise about certain products, helping them locate items in the store and listening to suggestions or complaints.
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