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What is a manager, vendor relations and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a manager, vendor relations. For example, did you know that they make an average of $53.35 an hour? That's $110,966 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 8% and produce 6,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreManager, Vendor RelationsUS Average
Salary
7.9

Avg. Salary $110,966

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.7

Growth rate 8%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.42%

Asian 5.09%

Black or African American 5.86%

Hispanic or Latino 9.03%

Unknown 4.66%

White 74.95%

Gender

female 59.84%

male 40.16%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
8.7

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.4

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.8

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Manager, vendor relations career paths

Key steps to become a manager, vendor relations

  1. Explore manager, vendor relations education requirements

    Most common manager, vendor relations degrees

    Bachelor's

    64.4 %

    Associate

    18.3 %

    High School Diploma

    7.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific manager, vendor relations skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Vendor Management26.10%
    Vendor Relations16.81%
    Vendor Performance8.52%
    Customer Service5.90%
    SLA4.60%
  3. Complete relevant manager, vendor relations training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New managers, vendor relations learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a manager, vendor relations based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real manager, vendor relations resumes.
  4. Research manager, vendor relations duties and responsibilities

    • Manage lead generation: website, Google AdWords and SalesForce.
    • Develop and manage value-based pricing strategy that maximize profitability and marketability of limited-inventory advertising portfolio.
    • Issue request for proposals (RFP's) and request for information (RFI's) for assign commodities.
    • Structure project plans for new and existing salesforce product.
  5. Apply for manager, vendor relations jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a manager, vendor relations job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average manager, vendor relations salary

The average manager, vendor relations salary in the United States is $110,966 per year or $53 per hour. Manager, vendor relations salaries range between $77,000 and $158,000 per year.

Average manager, vendor relations salary
$110,966 Yearly
$53.35 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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