Roles and missions of the assistant to the manager / assistant to the manager
The Assistant to the Director is an essential function in any organization. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities, helping to achieve the Director's objectives and strategies. The main roles and missions of a Director's Assistant are as follows:
Assist the Director in the day-to-day management of the company's operations.
Ensure the application of policies and procedures established by the Director.
Monitor and analyze the performance and progress of the various activities carried out by the company, and provide the Director with the necessary information.
Maintain an open dialogue with employees and other departments and ensure that they work efficiently and productively.
Organize meetings and seminars to discuss employee and customer problems and concerns.
Estimate costs and benefits of company projects and activities.
Prepare detailed and accurate reports and presentations on the state of the company.
Represent the manager at meetings and conferences, and communicate with other areas of the company.
Prepare budgets and estimates, and analyze expenses in relation to the Director's goals and objectives.
Monitor and manage the company's activities and projects in order to meet the company's objectives.
Salary and career development of the assistant to the director / assistant to the director
An assistant manager's salary will depend on his/her experience and the size of the company. It generally ranges from €35,000 to €50,000 per year. The gross annual salary progression in France per year of experience for an assistant manager is as follows:
0 to 2 years: between €35,000 and €40,000 per year
2 to 5 years: between €40,000 and €45,000 per year
5 to 10 years: between 45,000€ and 50,000€ annually
10 to 15 years: between €50,000 and €55,000 annually
More than 15 years: between €55,000 and €60,000 per year
In terms of career development, an assistant to the director can progress to the following professions:
Administrative and financial director
Human Resources Director
Communications Director
Project Director
Information Systems Director
