How to hire a market asset protection manager

How to hire a market asset protection manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The market asset protection 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 market asset protection 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 market asset protection manager that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of market asset protection managers.

   Type of Market Asset Protection Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Market Asset Protection Manager		$25-63
   Loss Control Representative	A loss control representative is responsible for inspecting and preparing reports for the purpose of insurance underwriting. As a loss control representative, you will communicate with both prospective clients and the insured... Show more	$13-49
   Loss Control Consultant	A loss control consultant will usually work for an insurance company, a private agency, or as an independent consultant firm. They could also be referred to as an LLC... Show more	$28-53

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Law Enforcement
   • Loss Prevention
   • Identify Risks
   • Direct Reports
   • Store Management
   • Collaborative Relationships
   • Fire Protection
   • Financial Risk
   • Safety Results
   • Financial Losses
   • Ensure Sales
   • Inventory Control
   • Internal Investigations
   • External Investigations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all internal, external, and fraud investigations and develop partnerships with law enforcement to coordinate criminal investigations or prosecutions.
   • Audit refunds, cashier drawers, safe proofs, and CCTV tape reviews.
   • Assist with cash audits, human resources, OSHA and company/customer safety compliance documentation.
   • Maintain all physical security vendor relationships including CCTV, alarms, safes, and security doors.
   • Work with stores to develop safety cultures, comply with OSHA regulations as well as other government regulatory agencies.
   • Elevate merchandising, operational, customer service, associate retention and KPI metrics through focuse and effective leadership development.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your market asset protection manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A market asset protection manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, market asset protection managers' average salary in kentucky is 55% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level market asset protection managers earn 60% less than senior-level market asset protection managers.
   • Certifications. A market asset protection manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a market asset protection manager's salary.

   Average market asset protection manager salary

   $84,650yearly

   $40.70 hourly rate

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   Entry-level market asset protection manager salary

   $53,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a market asset protection manager job description

   A market asset protection 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 market asset protection manager job description:

   Market asset protection manager job description example

   Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day! by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General operated 16,979 stores in 46 states as of October 30, 2020. In addition to high-quality private brands, Dollar General sells products from America's most-trusted manufacturers such as Clorox, Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever, Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg's, General Mills, and PepsiCo. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.
   Job Details
   
   The Asset Protection Manager will be the primary subject matter expert in regards to the training, auditing, and investigatory needs of Dollar General. Their key efforts are to reduce shrinkage and increase profitability through proactive training mediums, standardized audits and the resolution of internal and external investigations.
   
   Management
   
   * Develop and foster an open line of communication with Operations to support all levels of business dialogue in order to increase gross margin efforts and decrease shrink and related risks.
   * Act as subject matter expert on all store systems related to inventory movement and associated functions that can cause shrink (examples include POS systems, inventory management, cash management, loss prevention, and operations policies)
   
   Training
   
   * Conduct shrink awareness and loss prevention training to the retail store group, including all district managers, store management, and store associates.
   * Assist in the development and execution of training mediums to promote store shrink prevention awareness.
   * Develop, participate in and actively market an awareness program to alert store personnel in the region of loss prevention problems/thefts or safety issues that may impact their store.
   * Implement and manage the company's High Shrink Action Plan program within designated stores.
   
   Audits
   
   * Perform shrink and loss prevention audits; report results and make recommendations to the retail management group and store personnel.
   * Utilize audit results within area of responsibility to focus training efforts in order to decrease shrink risk and increase compliance to company policies.
   
   Analysis
   
   * Understand, implement and utilize exception-based software to identify potential loss issues; investigate issues, and resolve whether the exceptions are training or integrity based.
   * Utilize department reports to identify loss trends and react to them appropriately.
   * Monitor stores' compliance with established policies and procedures through various reporting vehicles and respond as needed to identify and resolve training or integrity issues.
   * Analyze and investigate inventory shrinkages; determine causes, and actively participate in initiatives to resolve and correct store level issues.
   
   Investigations
   
   * Actively investigate any/all concerns related to suspicious losses to determine situational facts; conduct interviews with all parties involved and resolve internal theft matters.
   * Conduct internal investigations when warranted and submit written reports for each investigation to follow established guidelines. Formulate recommendations to avoid future losses and communicate those to the appropriate parties.
   * Serve as a liaison with law enforcement to recover merchandise or cash, prosecute cases, and facilitate restitution when warranted.
   
   Physical Security
   
   * Be the subject matter expert for all physical security programs and processes within the retail store group. This would include expertise in all physical alarm systems, CCTV, and the supporting programs of each. Be aware of prototypical standards and ensure all related tools are properly placed and scoped in all stores (existing and new).
   
   Qualifications
   
   Knowledge, Skills and Abilites
   
   * Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
   * Demonstrate ability to facilitate group training sessions (competent public speaking skills)
   * Analytical skills sufficient to conduct research, determine relevance of information, and interpret meaning.
   * Investigation, interview and interrogation skills (Wicklander & Zulawski or Reid Training required - CFI preferred).
   * Financial analysis skills sufficient to interpret operating statements and other financial data.
   * Basic computer proficiency with applications such as Microsoft Office.
   * Familiarity with exception based management software applications (end-user use).
   
   Work Experience and/or Education
   
   * Progressive experience in a retail loss prevention position(s).
   * Bachelor's degree preferred.
   * Retail operations experience preferred.
   * Three + years of multi-store experience required.
   
   Note: This position requires weekly travel in a company-provided vehicle with limited overnight stays; a current driver's license and acceptable driving history is required.
   
   Competencies
   
   * Drives results by identifying opportunities to improve performance.
   * Ability to work independently.
   * Works efficiently by planning and organizing work to achieve goals and objectives.
   * Focuses on internal customers by anticipating customer need, overcoming obstacles, and continually striving to improve customer satisfaction.
   * Applies effective analytical skills by integrating complex information, while balancing tactical and strategic initiatives.
   * Provides effective leadership by maintaining an environment that promotes teamwork and maximizes individual potential.
   * Communicates effectively by providing clear and timely communication and demonstrating effective listening skills.
   * Demonstrates adaptability by adjusting to changing business priorities.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right market asset protection manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with market asset protection managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit market asset protection managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting market asset protection 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 to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 market asset protection manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the market asset protection 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 also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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