How to hire a junior manager

How to hire a junior manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step junior 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 junior manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new junior manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a junior manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A junior manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, junior managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents junior manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Junior Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Junior Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$17-34
   President/Owner	A President or Owner can have varying responsibilities depending on the organization or company that they operate. However, most of the time, they are the leaders who oversee the entire function and revenues in their business, including the hiring and management process... Show more	$36-82
   Operations Director	Operations directors oversee all company operations. They have the power to set the direction, change the course of the organization, and reform strategies to ensure efficiency in how the company operates... Show more	$31-78

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Safety Standards
   • Bank Deposits
   • Purchase Orders
   • JR
   • Financial Statements
   • KPIs
   • Customer Complaints
   • Sales Floor
   • Loss Prevention
   • Sales Associates
   • POS
   • Front Desk
   • Inventory Control

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage daily flow of customers through custom POS system, ensuring the greatest customer satisfaction.
   • Monitor and manage inventory with excel and QuickBooks.
   • Achieve quarterly and yearly bonus goals by controlling business expenses and effectively managing payroll costs.
   • Assist with various duties such as stocking shelves, bagging groceries, and sweeping floors.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the junior manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A junior manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a junior manager in Mississippi may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level junior manager. Additionally, a junior manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average junior manager salary

   $52,295yearly

   $25.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level junior manager salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average junior manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$67,613	$33
   2	New Jersey	$66,142	$32
   3	New York	$60,673	$29
   4	Maryland	$59,621	$29
   5	Nevada	$59,347	$29
   6	District of Columbia	$56,502	$27
   7	Connecticut	$51,435	$25
   8	Oregon	$49,924	$24
   9	Texas	$46,980	$23
   10	Illinois	$46,028	$22
   11	Florida	$40,392	$19
   12	Arizona	$40,239	$19
   13	Kansas	$37,214	$18
   14	Arkansas	$35,275	$17
   15	Oklahoma	$33,734	$16

   Average junior manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	CIBC World Markets	$113,894	$54.76
   2	Edelman Financial Engines	$98,873	$47.54
   3	University of California-Berkeley	$83,270	$40.03
   4	University of California	$73,936	$35.55	1
   5	OHL USA	$73,244	$35.21
   6	UC Merced	$69,340	$33.34
   7	Cyient	$67,330	$32.37
   8	Sony Electronics	$66,952	$32.19	1
   9	United States Tennis Association - USTA	$66,179	$31.82
   10	Stryker	$65,190	$31.34	8
   11	Software AG	$64,181	$30.86
   12	Warner Music Group	$62,709	$30.15	2
   13	Las Vegas Sands	$62,516	$30.06
   14	Magna International	$60,925	$29.29	1
   15	Oklahoma Mental Health Council	$58,601	$28.17
   16	Discover	$57,824	$27.80
   17	Richemont North America, Inc.	$56,341	$27.09
   18	Goodman Manufacturing	$55,155	$26.52
   19	Mondelēz International	$54,301	$26.11	3
   20	The NAV	$54,251	$26.08

4. Writing a junior manager job description

   A junior 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 junior manager job description:

   Junior manager job description example

   Compass Strategy Solutions, LLC is a Small Woman Owned Government Contracting business specializing in law enforcement support services for the Federal Government. Join a team of experienced professionals and a fast-growing business. We offer competitive benefits. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
   JUNIOR MANAGER
   
   Compass Strategy Solutions, LLC is seeking experienced Junior Manager, who are proficient and competent, friendly, people-focused, and able to thrive in a high paced environment. A candidate should have an excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to meet a government agency guidelines, maintain a high-level of productivity without sacrificing accuracy able to apply these skills in communicating with all levels of management within a government agency; effectively and efficiently support the Senior Manager in planning and organizing the operations of the contract (Unified Financial Management System - UFMS).
   
   RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
   
   The responsibilities and duties of this role include, but are not limited to:
   
   + Responsible for providing support to the Senior Manager in the overall direction, management and supervision of employees hired under the contract.
   
   + Act as liaison between Management, on-site supervisors/team leaders and all other contractor hired employees.
   
   + Provide effective document review, data analysis, on-line data entry support and recommend revisions to user documentation to maintain the efficient and effective completion of all tasks assigned.
   
   + Assess daily the status of the workload, and, if required, recommend or take appropriate measures to correct emergency developments which may impede timely performance of the contract.
   
   + Interface with the COR or other CO appointed designee on a daily basis regarding performance issues.
   
   + Prepare daily, weekly and semimonthly project status reports and support Senior Management in the analysis of statistical data relating to staff productivity, accuracy rates and staff attendance.
   
   SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL
   
   + Must have a Secret Clearance
   
   + National security clearance must be granted through the Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
   
   + Must be a US Citizen
   
   EDUCATION
   
   + Bachelor's degree
   
   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
   
   + (4) years of experience in the management, supervision and analysis of data/word processing, bookkeeping and accounting operations
   
   + Technically qualified in all aspects of nationwide contract management and ensure that all tasks identified are completed in accordance with contract requirements.
   
   + Demonstrate the required experience, skills, and the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
   
   + Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under pressure.
   
   PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK REQUIREMENTS
   
   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
   
   While performing the duties of this position, you occasionally may have to lift boxes which weigh approximately 20 lbs. You may be expected to sit at a desk for long hours in front of a computer screen, and you will need to make and receive phone calls.
   
   Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.
   
   The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right junior 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 junior manager job on Zippia to find and recruit junior manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting junior managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 junior manager

   Once you've found the junior manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new junior 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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