business manager. A business manager is a person who manages the business affairs of an individual, institution, organization, or company. Business managers drive the work of others in order to operate efficiently and to make a profit.
They should have working knowledge of the following areas, and may be a specialist in one or more: finance, marketing and public relations. Other technical areas in which a business manager may have expertise include law, science, and computer programming. In some circumstances, business managers even have oversight over human resources.