How to hire a product specialist/product management

How to hire a product specialist/product management, step by step

Here's a step-by-step product specialist/product management hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your product specialist/product management job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a product specialist/product management for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A product specialist/product management's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, product specialist/product managements 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 product specialist/product managements and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Product Specialist/Product Management	Description	Hourly rate
   Product Specialist/Product Management	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.	$33-68
   Marketing Director	Marketing directors are responsible for the overall branding and marketing direction of the company. They are in charge of identifying goals and strategies related to marketing... Show more	$32-92
   Business Development Director	A business development director specializes in crafting plans and strategies to develop the relationship between the brand, clients, and other key characters in the industry. It is their responsibility to examine and understand everything about the brand and figure out which areas require improvement or changes... Show more	$34-92

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Lifecycle
   • Lifecycle Management
   • Market Trends
   • Product Development
   • Product Knowledge
   • Competitive Analysis
   • Process Improvement
   • Client Facing
   • Management Products
   • Cycle Management
   • Business Development
   • RFP
   • Cash Management
   • Treasury

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and lead global support teams for existing retail ERP package.
   • Manage the full lifecycle of sale: prospecting, selling, and closing via Salesforce.
   • Handle design and specification of administration system requirements to efficiently manage, operate, and support client API configurations and sessions.
   • Develop and launch wellness program solutions that help people make and maintain healthy lifestyle choices through the product lifecycle.
   • Utilize SQL to support data-driven analysis and decision processes to inform project prioritization, assess feature effectiveness, and troubleshoot issues.
   • Demonstrate proficiency in handling forecasting of market demands while simultaneously managing OEM supplier relationships

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your product specialist/product management job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A product specialist/product management salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a product specialist/product management in Kansas may be lower than in California, and an entry-level product specialist/product management usually earns less than a senior-level product specialist/product management. Additionally, a product specialist/product management with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average product specialist/product management salary

   $100,728yearly

   $48.43 hourly rate

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   Entry-level product specialist/product management salary

   $70,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average product specialist/product management salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$130,098	$63
   2	New Jersey	$118,580	$57
   3	Washington	$111,046	$53
   4	Maryland	$104,627	$50
   5	Delaware	$102,223	$49
   6	Virginia	$98,191	$47
   7	Arizona	$97,096	$47
   8	Texas	$95,666	$46
   9	New York	$93,407	$45
   10	Alabama	$90,762	$44
   11	Massachusetts	$87,787	$42
   12	North Carolina	$87,185	$42
   13	Florida	$82,155	$40
   14	Utah	$81,941	$39
   15	Georgia	$80,880	$39
   16	Arkansas	$77,627	$37
   17	Illinois	$77,169	$37
   18	Colorado	$75,316	$36

   Average product specialist/product management salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PayPal	$144,545	$69.49	23
   2	eBay	$137,176	$65.95	35
   3	Western Digital	$123,348	$59.30	15
   4	Amgen	$120,342	$57.86	9
   5	Microsoft	$119,060	$57.24	175
   6	Applied Materials	$118,780	$57.11	20
   7	Regeneron	$118,724	$57.08	10
   8	VMware	$118,669	$57.05	1
   9	Samsung Electronics Device Solutions (Semiconductor & Display)	$115,563	$55.56	28
   10	Qualcomm	$114,457	$55.03	39
   11	Citi	$109,340	$52.57	37
   12	Ingram Micro	$108,782	$52.30
   13	Views	$108,252	$52.04	1
   14	Randstad North America, Inc.	$106,655	$51.28	3
   15	Informatica	$105,836	$50.88
   16	Morgan Stanley	$104,564	$50.27	72
   17	J.P. Morgan	$104,510	$50.25
   18	Teledyne Technologies Incorporated	$104,057	$50.03	3
   19	DXC Technology	$103,984	$49.99	5
   20	Signature Bank	$101,615	$48.85

4. Writing a product specialist/product management job description

   A good product specialist/product management 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 product specialist/product management job description:

   Product specialist/product management job description example

   The Real Time Analytics team is responsible for delivering solutions to our internal clients to assist them in knowing the customer better & support them in real-time, driving outsized impact of ML & AI, and building the data & analytics platform of the future.
   Responsibilities:
   Support end-to-end delivery of the real-time stream processing framework strategy and vision Partner with stakeholders to identify, define, and assign value to new features Contribute to product roadmap development and product backlog grooming Conduct research on related technology, methodologies, and implementations Collaborate with the engineering team to resolve roadblocks Write user guides and product documentation Analyze product performance
   Qualifications:
   Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred Program management - experience delivering large, complex efforts from concept through to implementation Strategic thinker - comfortable transforming abstract ideas into a plan of action Technical mindset - experience mapping customer or business problems to technical solutions Leads with data - conducts exploratory analysis to translate data into insight, deeply analytical Change agent - makes a passionate case for change through facts, strong communication style and deep understanding of audience Relationship builder - invests in developing collaborative relationships with key internal and external partners Driven to execute - tears down walls to deliver on the promise, leverages strong organizational skills and deep drive to execute flawlessly Client advocate - delights clients across through deep understanding of the problem and solution spaces Experience working on a streaming data platform or product a plus
   
   Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
   
   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 the right product specialist/product management 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 product specialist/product managements they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit product specialist/product managements 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 product specialist/product management job on Zippia to find and recruit product specialist/product management candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific 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 product specialist/product managements, 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 product specialist/product management

   Once you've decided on a perfect product specialist/product management candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your 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.

   To prepare for the new product specialist/product management first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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