How to hire an office/store manager

How to hire an office/store manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step office/store manager hiring guide:

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

Post an office/store manager job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an office/store 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?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an office/store 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 an office/store manager that fits the bill.

   This list presents office/store manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Office/Store Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Office/Store 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.	$19-46
   Retail Operation Manager	A retail operation manager is a professional who is responsible for managing the daily operations of retail stores while maintaining their physical space tidy and organized. Retail operation manager must ensure proper staffing at all stores as well as train employees to enhance their job performance and retention... Show more	$22-59
   Manager	Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department... Show more	$17-44

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Bank Deposits
   • Financial Reports
   • Inventory Control
   • Sales Floor
   • Store Merchandise
   • QuickBooks
   • Human Resources
   • Credit Card
   • POS
   • Store Operations
   • RAN
   • Computer System
   • Office Operations
   • A/R

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Monitor and manage inventory with excel and QuickBooks.
   • Submit authorization requests to several insurance companies for patients' MRI, medication authorization, physical therapy and other patient procedures.
   • Manage the appearance of the store in conjunction with the store priorities to present a desirable image of Aldi.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your office/store manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An office/store manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, office/store managers' average salary in montana is 59% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level office/store managers earn 57% less than senior-level office/store managers.
   • Certifications. An office/store 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 an office/store manager's salary.

   Average office/store manager salary

   $62,899yearly

   $30.24 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level office/store manager salary

   $41,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 23, 2025

4. Writing an office/store manager job description

   A job description for an office/store manager 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 an office/store manager job description:

   Office/store manager job description example

   *We are looking for our next Great Leader!*
   
   Running your Own Store is about serving your customers, your team and your community!
   
   Developing your team to deliver on our goals means that the ideal candidate is a people first person. With discipline and business acumen to deliver the best results.
   
   Hiring, Coaching Training, Setting Team and Individual expectations, measuring work, business planning and providing recognition are key skills needed to be successful.
   
   Qualifications;
   
   High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred
   
   Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or another related field preferred
   
   Minimum two to four years management experience or demonstration of skills and learning through an internal development program
   
   Must have good business acumen
   
   Must be able to effectively lead, coach and manage others in a professional environment
   
   Ability to positively influence at all levels and possess executive presence
   
   Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
   
   Must be able to plan, prioritize and execute detailed instructions in a timely and efficient manner
   
   Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to work independently, as well as with others
   
   Must possess sound judgment and people management abilities
   
   Must be adaptable to a changing environment and able to consistently achieve goals despite stress and ambiguity
   
   Must possess the ability to use computers and technology for information, and to access information necessary to complete the job
   
   Must possess ability to process information/merchandise through POS register system
   
   Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
   
   At Office Depot and Office Max, every leader is responsible for growing total sales and services within the location. The General Manager has ownership and is responsible for achieving results for Sales, Services, Operations Profit, and Customer/Community relationships and drives the overall customer experience and sales service culture within the location. Has accountability for managing sales performance and identifying sales opportunities. Develops overall store strategies and tactics to achieve sales results and operational goals, increase conversation rates, and drive customer traffic into stores. Ensure maximum sales and profitability by focusing on key business initiatives.
   
   Job Type: Full-time
   
   Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
   
   Benefits:
   * 401(k)
   * 401(k) matching
   * Dental insurance
   * Employee discount
   * Health insurance
   * Paid time off
   * Vision insurance
   Experience level:
   * 1 year
   Shift:
   * 8 hour shift
   
   Education:
   * High school or equivalent (Required)
   
   Experience:
   * Leadership: 1 year (Required)
   * Management: 1 year (Required)
   
   Work Location: One location

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting office/store 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.

   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 office/store manager

   Once you've selected the best office/store 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 equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new office/store 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.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire an office/store manager?