What is a divisional manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a divisional manager

1. Explore divisional manager education requirements

   Most common divisional manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   67.2 %

   Associate

   14.9 %

   Master's

   11.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific divisional manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Issues	10.60%
   Product Development	8.45%
   Direct Reports	5.74%
   Business Operations	5.60%
   Sigma	5.02%

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3. Complete relevant divisional manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New divisional managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a divisional manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real divisional manager resumes.

4. Research divisional manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage support equipment logistics and stowage, equipment training and qualification programs.
   • Establish productive working relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies, reorganize and improve operation, and achieve OSHA compliance.
   • Aid in creating an ISO program to provide the staff with work instructions and continuous improvements.
   • Perform logistics coordination for military training exercises conduct at various military installations across the U.S.

5. Apply for divisional manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a divisional manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams