Multi-location Management Professional

Many companies today operate on a national or even global level. These worldwide organizations require different management structures and new ways of looking at the traditional management role. The role of Multi-Location Manager is a result of these new ways of doing business.

The Multi-Location Manager is someone who is responsible for business dealings, or running offices in more than one location. Such positions exist in all areas of business. Some examples include a training manager who manages multiple training centers, with local training personnel at each. This manager may visit each training center once or twice monthly, and handle other management duties via email and telephone. Other examples include Regional Sales Managers, who have responsibility for sales in a large region, with several sales offices.

The Multi-Location Manager exists for several reasons. One is economy. It is less expensive to have one manager supervise several offices than to hire one for each office. The second reason is consistency. It's easier to have all sales offices, for example, work the same if they are all managed by the same Sales Manager.

Because the Multi-Location Manager can function in a variety of roles, job duties vary significantly depending upon the area of the business in which they work. But, regardless of the business area, all Multi-Location Managers should have a few characteristics in common. They should be organized and able to multi-task. They should have sound management skills and have the ability to motivate their staff to perform without supervision. They need to possess the ability to delegate effectively since they will not be able to carry out all tasks at every location. They should be able to communicate effectively over the phone and electronically, since much of their communication with their staff will be in these forms.

Multi-Location Managers must be available for frequent travel, since they will periodically have to visit all the locations they supervise. They must be effective at getting their job done regardless of their location, since they may often have to work remotely.

Multi-Location Managers will typically be required to have a Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business Administration or some discipline related to their industry. They will also typically have prior experience in their field, since this is a mid-level to senior level position. They will likely need some experience or coursework in management, finance, and human resources.

If you like a varied job, this might be the career for you. Managing multiple locations can be interesting and challenging, and provides a break from the typical office routine. It can also be stressful, since you may spend much time away from home and you will have to trust your staff to operate according to policy without your presence. Dealing with personnel issues may be more challenging and working remotely may make getting all your tasks accomplished more difficult. This is a career for the person who likes to move around and who feels comfortable delegating tasks and responsibilities. If you'd like to find out more about Multi-Location Management careers, visit www.TheLadders.com.

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