12 Administrative and Commercial Managers

Subcategories of 12 Administrative and Commercial Managers

• 121Business Services and Administration Managers

  Business services and administration managers plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the financial, administrative, human resource, policy and planning activities of organizations, or of enterprises that provide such services to other enterprises and organizations. Tasks performed usually include: formulating and administering policy advice. and strategic and financial planning; establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures; implementing, monitoring and evaluating strategies and policies; providing advice to senior managers and board members on financial, administrative, strategic, policy, programme and legislative issues; ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and standards; controlling selection, training and performance of staff; preparing budgets and overseeing financial operations; consulting with the chief executive and with managers of other departments or sections; controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; representing the organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 1211 Finance Managers 1212 Human Resource Managers 1213 Policy and Planning Managers 1219 Business Services and Administration Managers Not Elsewhere Classified.

• 122Sales, Marketing and Development Managers

  Sales, marketing and development managers plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the advertising, public relations, research and development, and sales and marketing activities of enterprises and organizations, or of enterprises that provide such services to other enterprises and organizations. Tasks performed usually include: formulating and implementing policies and plans for advertising, public relations, product development, sales and marketing in consultation with other managers; directing the development of initiatives for new products or scientific research, marketing, public relations and advertising campaigns; determining and directing sales activities, product mix, customer service standards and merchandising methods and distribution policy; setting prices and credit arrangements; establishing and managing budgets and controlling expenditure to ensure the efficient use of resources; overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff; representing the enterprise or organization at conventions, trade exhibitions and other forums. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 1221 Sales and Marketing Managers 1222 Advertising and Public Relations Managers 1223 Research and Development Managers.

Other ISCO-08 codes under 12 Administrative and Commercial Managers

• 11Chief Executives, Senior Officials and Legislators
• 13Production and Specialized Services Managers
• 14Hospitality, Retail and Other Services Managers

Frequently asked questions

What is ISCO-08 12?

ISCO-08 12 is "Administrative and Commercial Managers". Administrative and commercial managers plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the financial, administrative, human resource, policy, planning, research and development, advertising, public relations, and sales and marketing activities of enterprises and organizations, or of enterprises that provide such services to other enterprises and organizations. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the fourth ISCO skill level Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: formulating and administering policy advice and strategic and financial planning; establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures; implementing, monitoring and evaluating strategies and policies; providing advice to senior managers; directing the development of initiatives for new products, marketing, public relations and advertising campaigns; determining and directing sales activities, product mix and customer service standards; setting prices and credit arrangements; ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and standards; controlling selection, training and performance of staff; preparing budgets and overseeing financial operations; consulting with the chief executive and with managers of other departments or sections; controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; representing the enterprise or organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 121 Business Services and Administration Managers 122 Sales, Marketing and Development Managers Notes Specialized qualifications and extensive experience relevant to one or more occupations classified in Major Group 2: Professionals, or Major Group 3: Technicians and Associate Professionals, are usually required. Regional managers and other senior managers who coordinate and supervise the activities of subordinate managers who have a diverse range of functional responsibilities are included in Unit Group 1120: Managing Directors and Chief Executives.

What does ISCO-08 12 include?

12 Administrative and Commercial Managers contains 2 direct subcategories: 121 Business Services and Administration Managers; 122 Sales, Marketing and Development Managers.

What is the parent category of 12?

12 Administrative and Commercial Managers sits under 12 Administrative and Commercial Managers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.