How to hire a manager, product and applications

How to hire a manager, product and applications, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager, product and applications hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The manager, product and applications 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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   A manager, product and applications's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, managers, product and applications 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of managers, product and applications and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Manager, Product And Applications	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager, Product And Applications	Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members.	$42-79
   Pricing Manager	Pricing managers are employees who oversee the pricing needs of the organization. They identify the best pricing schemes for the company's product or service offerings... Show more	$38-71
   Content Manager	A Content Manager is focused on creating, improving, and maintaining content to achieve the business goals. They lead a team of copywriters and content executives.	$24-53

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Pre Sales
   • Product Management
   • Project Management
   • Product Development
   • Product Roadmap
   • QA
   • Software Development
   • Competitive Analysis
   • Product Strategy
   • Lifecycle Management
   • Application Development
   • SharePoint
   • Saas
   • Product Line

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead cross-functional team in pioneering the application/game download ecosystem with the implementation of Java games and generating significant new revenue stream.
   • Document business requirements and UI specs, design UI wireframes and complete user acceptance te
   • Create a new internal customer base communication SharePoint site.
   • Lead in SharePoint architectural design, development, customization and integration.
   • Analyze industry trends in location-base services marketplace, providing optimum SaaS solutions and increasing value to customers in the decision-making process.
   • Utilize SQL to support data-driven analysis and decision processes to inform project prioritization, assess feature effectiveness, and troubleshoot issues.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager, product and applications job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A manager, product and applications can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, managers, product and applications' average salary in montana is 37% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers, product and applications 47% less than senior-level managers, product and applications.
   • Certifications. A manager, product and applications with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a manager, product and applications's salary.

   Average manager, product and applications salary

   $121,188yearly

   $58.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager, product and applications salary

   $88,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average manager, product and applications salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$157,060	$76
   2	Washington	$141,026	$68
   3	Oregon	$127,389	$61
   4	Illinois	$122,645	$59
   5	New York	$121,869	$59
   6	New Jersey	$116,929	$56
   7	Texas	$112,734	$54
   8	Massachusetts	$111,382	$54
   9	Florida	$110,940	$53
   10	Oklahoma	$105,393	$51
   11	North Carolina	$103,853	$50
   12	Ohio	$100,657	$48
   13	Colorado	$97,226	$47

   Average manager, product and applications salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$169,110	$81.30	454
   2	eBay	$166,264	$79.93	29
   3	Grubhub	$164,625	$79.15
   4	Amazon	$145,538	$69.97	659
   5	Applied Materials	$141,809	$68.18	37
   6	Veeva Systems	$139,748	$67.19	65
   7	Vesuvius USA Corporation	$134,375	$64.60	4
   8	Kforce	$129,667	$62.34	33
   9	Artemis Health	$129,385	$62.20
   10	The TJX Companies	$127,762	$61.42	3
   11	Hastings Mutual Insurance	$126,143	$60.65
   12	Corning Incorporated	$125,626	$60.40	18
   13	Trimble	$124,515	$59.86	31
   14	Tango Card	$122,595	$58.94
   15	Rangam Consultants	$119,854	$57.62
   16	FlexSteel Pipeline Technologies	$119,052	$57.24
   17	Paycom	$118,389	$56.92
   18	ZOOM+Care	$118,078	$56.77	106
   19	Exabeam	$118,048	$56.75
   20	ARLO	$118,036	$56.75	4

4. Writing a manager, product and applications job description

   A job description for a manager, product and applications role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a manager, product and applications job description:

   Manager, product and applications job description example

   • Work closely with our Business, Operations, and Technology teams to develop a product strategy and roadmap to help build a scalable and reliable freight forwarding application
   • Help set Flexport's 3-5 year strategy and how we will get there, as well as own and deliver complex features and products that improve Customer experience and drive operational efficiency
   • Inspire and lead cross-functional teams of engineers, product managers, designers, data analysts, and domain experts to deliver on the product vision
   • Participate in research and user discovery with internal teams and external partners
   • Become a domain expert: understand the market, Flexport's systems, and the competitive landscape
   • Work with a global tech team across Bellevue, San Francisco, Chicago, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Amsterdam

   You should have:

   • At least 8+ years of product management or relevant work experience.
   • Experience launching complex products and driving impact through a cross-functional leadership team
   • Business acumen - you understand the levers of the business and know how to set and drive KPI's
   • A strong sense of ownership - you can work independently and lead a smoothly running product development team with many cross-team dependencies and impacts
   • Experience navigating ambiguity - given an open-ended task, you deliver great work!
   • Great communication skills - you can communicate effectively, write strong product requirements, and drive consensus across functions and teams
   • Executive presence: you can hold your own with our senior leadership team
   • A growth Mindset - you care about team culture and want to help Flexport scale our organization by improving and elevating our PM team and processes by identifying process improvements and mentoring others
   • Fluency with written and spoken English

   Bonus if you have:

   • A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree or equivalent
   • Logistics or a SaaS Mid-Market / Enterprise product experience
   • Experience working at a company that has scaled quickly
   • Developed products with a global audience

   About Flexport:

   At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That's why it's our mission to make it easy and accessible for everyone. We're shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes-from emerging brands to Fortune 500s-use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

   The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. At a valuation of $8B, we're experiencing record growth and are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

   Worried about not having any logistics experience?

   Don't be! Our mission is to make global trade easy for everyone. That's why it's important to bring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with our industry veterans to help move the global logistics industry forward.

   We know this industry is complex. That's why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy, a one week intensive onboarding program designed specifically to set every new Flexport employee up for success.

   At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global trade easy for everyone relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

   To learn more about what our tech teams have been up to, head to the Engineering Blog.

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5. Post your job

   To find managers, product and applications 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 managers, product and applications they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level managers, product and applications 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 manager, product and applications job on Zippia to find and attract quality manager, product and applications candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit managers, product and applications, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to 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 manager, product and applications

   Once you have selected a candidate for the manager, product and applications 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 also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new manager, product and applications. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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