Identifying key competencies of a high potential candidate for a position of a district manager at Calzedonia Portugal

Abstract

The following Direct Research Work Project aims at solving the challenge of recruiting appropriate candidates for a position of a District Manager at Calzedonia Portugal. The purpose of this work project is to identify key competencies of a high potential District Manager for that position and to help the company in the process of finding these competencies on candidates. A sample of twenty seven responses from the employees working for Calzedonia Portugal was obtained and analysed. Results indicate that the top five key competencies of a high potential District Manager at this company are leadership, assertiveness, technical expertise and a need for achievement.