How to hire a lead manager

How to hire a lead manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a lead 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.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a lead 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 lead manager that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of lead managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Lead Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead 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.	$35-67
   Co-Manager/Store Manager	A co-manager/store manager oversees the daily operations of a store, ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction. They are in charge of setting goals and sales targets, establishing guidelines and timelines, delegating responsibilities among staff, and developing strategies to optimize store operations... Show more	$14-26
   Manager On Duty	A manager on duty's role is to oversee operations in a store or a particular department, ensuring efficient workflow and workforce performance. They mainly evaluate and delegate tasks among employees, arrange schedules, set goals and budget, handle issues and concerns, and impose disciplinary actions... Show more	$12-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Sales Floor
   • Gross Margin
   • PET
   • Performance Evaluations
   • Product Knowledge
   • Cleanliness
   • BI
   • Inventory Management
   • Exceptional Guest
   • Phone Calls
   • Payroll
   • Loss Prevention
   • Business Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead a team of in home geek squad agents that have the highest productivity in the company.
   • Define processes and procedures for manual and automate testing and implement tools to achieve the overall QA objectives.
   • Manage social media networks for increase public visibility through Facebook.
   • Manage employee payroll activities and effectively evaluate employee performance for promotion opportunities.
   • Manage several customer service incidents and tend to emergencies including the administration lifesaving CPR to a gym patron.
   • Require to be certify in CPR, a and first aid.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the lead manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A lead 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 lead manager in Maine may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level lead manager. Additionally, a lead manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average lead manager salary

   $101,883yearly

   $48.98 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead manager salary

   $73,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

   Average lead manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$127,037	$61
   2	California	$125,949	$61
   3	New Jersey	$122,212	$59
   4	Washington	$110,843	$53
   5	District of Columbia	$109,377	$53
   6	Massachusetts	$109,333	$53
   7	North Carolina	$102,930	$49
   8	Virginia	$99,821	$48
   9	Colorado	$99,562	$48
   10	Maryland	$97,464	$47
   11	Minnesota	$97,334	$47
   12	Ohio	$96,741	$47
   13	Michigan	$96,257	$46
   14	Alabama	$95,441	$46
   15	Pennsylvania	$92,662	$45
   16	Illinois	$91,045	$44
   17	Arizona	$86,415	$42
   18	Texas	$85,103	$41
   19	Indiana	$84,407	$41
   20	Georgia	$81,918	$39

   Average lead manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Trulia	$147,738	$71.03
   2	Gap Inc.	$140,147	$67.38
   3	Apple	$139,442	$67.04	38
   4	Duolingo	$135,242	$65.02
   5	Bunge	$135,056	$64.93	13
   6	Microsoft	$134,844	$64.83	75
   7	Fisher Investments	$134,050	$64.45
   8	Wargaming	$133,068	$63.98
   9	Regeneron	$130,772	$62.87	15
   10	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$129,252	$62.14	29
   11	Starbucks	$129,187	$62.11	612
   12	Avanade	$129,133	$62.08
   13	Xilinx	$128,399	$61.73
   14	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$127,476	$61.29	278
   15	BNY Mellon	$127,430	$61.26	3
   16	Aerion Supersonic	$126,618	$60.87
   17	CVS Health	$126,356	$60.75	879
   18	Boston Consulting Group	$125,650	$60.41
   19	AIG	$125,010	$60.10	5
   20	Capgemini	$124,813	$60.01	35

4. Writing a lead manager job description

   A good lead manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a lead manager job description:

   Lead manager job description example

   As an experienced member of our Software Engineering Group, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment-one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.
   
   In the Product Agility Tools (PAT) product, we are looking for an experienced technical leader to join the rapidly growing and innovating Agility Metrics team as the Engineering Lead / manager. This team is looking for an engineer who wants to help grow the capabilities of the design to add value across not only CCB, but all LOBs in the firm. This role is primary a leadership role, with responsibilities to guide the technical direction of a growing product and opportunities to learn and apply new technical skills.
   This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
   BS/BA degree or equivalent experience Expertise in application, data, and infrastructure architecture disciplines Advanced knowledge of architecture and design across all systems Proficiency in multiple modern programming languages Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices Keen understanding of financial control and budget management Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals Passionate about building an innovative culture Ability to work in tools such as Jira, Git, and Confluence Experience working in an Agile Team construct Desire and aptitude to coach developers on the team and guide their careers
   
   JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
   
   We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
   
   The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
   
   As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find lead managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any lead managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level lead managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit lead 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 lead manager

   Once you've selected the best lead manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

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