How to hire a field manager

How to hire a field manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step field manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a field manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new field manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The field manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a field manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a field manager that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of field manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Field Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Field Manager	Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.	$20-52
   Construction Superintendent	A construction superintendent's role is to oversee all construction plans and operations, ensuring quality completion within a specified timeframe. Some of their responsibilities are to inspect all sites, coordinate with contractors and engineers, manage the budget and expenditure, purchase necessary materials and equipment, and make schedules... Show more	$29-59
   Project Superintendent	The construction or project superintendent's role is to oversee the operations of construction sites, from the planning phase to completion. They have varied duties and responsibilities based on specific projects that include scheduling and budgeting, communicating and negotiating with external partners, and acquiring materials and equipment... Show more	$34-63

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Minor Maintenance
   • Patients
   • Customer Service
   • Medicare
   • Rental Equipment
   • Rehabilitation
   • Data Collection
   • Appeals
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Work Ethic
   • Brand Awareness
   • OSHA
   • Quality Standards
   • Project Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage RFI process and coordination amongst all trades.
   • Manage accurate store visit information in CRM's, Salesforce and Netsuite.
   • Manage projects and staff to collect funds for lobbying efforts against reversal of EPA edicts
   • Cultivate and leverage a network of high-achieving partners to grow relationships, leads and sales.
   • Manage a marketing team that walk door to door offering information on replacement windows to homeowners.
   • Manage named, enterprise accounts in public, healthcare and commercial verticals in Oregon and SW Washington.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your field manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A field manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a field manager in North Dakota may be lower than in Nevada, and an entry-level field manager usually earns less than a senior-level field manager. Additionally, a field manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average field manager salary

   $68,695yearly

   $33.03 hourly rate

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   Entry-level field manager salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

   Average field manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$82,140	$39
   2	Oregon	$81,789	$39
   3	California	$81,186	$39
   4	Utah	$79,812	$38
   5	New Mexico	$75,226	$36
   6	New York	$71,693	$34
   7	Illinois	$69,511	$33
   8	Texas	$69,147	$33
   9	Wisconsin	$68,490	$33
   10	Michigan	$68,449	$33
   11	Virginia	$67,397	$32
   12	Maryland	$66,756	$32
   13	Montana	$64,026	$31
   14	Alabama	$63,808	$31
   15	Colorado	$63,525	$31
   16	Arizona	$63,520	$31
   17	District of Columbia	$59,803	$29
   18	Ohio	$58,534	$28
   19	Missouri	$58,480	$28
   20	Florida	$57,629	$28

   Average field manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Genentech	$140,394	$67.50	3
   2	Microsoft	$135,525	$65.16	20
   3	Novartis	$126,256	$60.70
   4	J.P. Morgan	$126,198	$60.67
   5	Patterson-UTI Energy	$123,182	$59.22	11
   6	CLEAResult	$120,284	$57.83	7
   7	Regeneron	$115,475	$55.52	6
   8	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$113,552	$54.59	23
   9	RSM US	$113,240	$54.44	2
   10	Amazon	$112,245	$53.96	542
   11	Adobe	$110,881	$53.31	9
   12	Nokia	$106,781	$51.34	1
   13	Gilbane Building Company	$103,262	$49.65	17
   14	M&T Bank	$102,513	$49.29	5
   15	Philips	$101,735	$48.91	16
   16	Florida Power and Light	$99,306	$47.74	83
   17	QuintilesIMS	$98,599	$47.40	211
   18	Bausch + Lomb	$97,692	$46.97	32
   19	Brasfield & Gorrie	$91,168	$43.83	7
   20	Mayor Ethan Berkowitz	$90,878	$43.69

4. Writing a field manager job description

   A field manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a field manager job description:

   Field manager job description example

   As an Field Initiative Manager for Crescent Electric Supply Co. you will be responsible for solidifying the local key vendor and manufacturer relationships as identified by the National Vice President of Supplier Partnerships. This position will establish and maintain mutually-beneficial relationships across the entirety Crescent and all its business functions including Supply Chain, Sales/Services, IT, Marketing, Business Intelligence/Analytics, and others.
   
   Develop and build upon Crescent's relationships with local manufacture representatives in the field to help secure mutual beneficial profitable business within the districts of responsibility.Help align with the National Vice President of Supplier Partnerships strategy to support the needs of the branches and regions to compete with local and national competition.Work with the National Vice President of Supplier Partnerships to establish, implement, and own the end to end product category strategy in each district. This includes working with the Category Manager in developing business plans that support the required physical, logistical, capital expenditures, and inventory needs for each district of your responsibility.Collaborate with management on leveraging relationships and develop strategies with key manufacture representative agents to gain Crescent a competitive advantage.
   Qualifications:
   Valid driver's license and ability to travel often in the assigned territory and occasionally travel to attend company and vendor activities and events.Must meet Crescent Electric Supply Company's requirements to drive company vehicles.Bachelor's degree from four-year College or UniversityFive to ten years of product category industry experience (purchasing, sales, or marketing) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
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   Total Rewards and Benefits
   Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including:
   Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).Company-paid holidays.Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company's 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.
   
   Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance.
   Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together.
   
   Crescent Electric Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right field manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your field manager job on Zippia to find and recruit field manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit field managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new field manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the field manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new field manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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