Business Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience supporting a President, CEO, owner, or senior executive.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or MIS.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail while keeping overall business priorities in view.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to anticipate needs proactively.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a small or entrepreneurial company environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate the President’s directions into actionable plans, coordinate responsible departments, and ensure timely execution.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and other management teams to advance company priorities.
• Partner with the President to evaluate business opportunities, operational challenges, and growth strategies.
• Research market developments, analyze business and financial information, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Lead or coordinate confidential, high-priority business initiatives assigned by the President.
• Manage appointments, meetings, travel, and competing priorities.
• Anticipate upcoming priorities, deadlines, and potential issues.
• Prepare for meetings by gathering information, preparing agendas, organizing materials, and providing background.
• Attend meetings as appropriate, take notes, document decisions, and track follow-up items.
• Ensure commitments and action items are completed.
• Handle confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information with discretion.
• Represent the Management Team professionally when communicating with employees, customers, vendors, business partners, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate information and requests on behalf of the Management Team when appropriate.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization.
• Assist the Management Team in coordinating day-to-day business activities and priorities.
• Follow up with department leaders and employees regarding projects, deadlines, and commitments.
• Help keep important company initiatives moving forward.
• Coordinate meetings and communications among leadership team members.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, meeting materials, and other executive documents.
• Assist with company events, leadership meetings, customer meetings, and special projects.
• Take ownership of special projects assigned by the Management Team and manage them through completion.
• Draft, edit, and proofread executive correspondence, presentations, reports, and company communications.
• Ensure important information reaches appropriate people in a timely manner.
• Handle sensitive or difficult communications professionally and diplomatically.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Commuter benefits
• Disability insurance