How to hire a vending manager

How to hire a vending manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a vending 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

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

   This list presents vending manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Vending Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Vending Manager	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$33-70
   Information Technology Systems Manager	An information technology systems manager is responsible for monitoring the efficiency and optimal performance of the organization's technology systems. Information technology systems managers ensure the safety and security of all the network systems, developing standard operating procedures to avoid unauthorized access and suspicious activities... Show more	$45-85
   Information Systems Manager	An information systems manager is typically in charge of overseeing the information technology (IT) systems and networks in a company, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. They are directly responsible for managing IT workers such as analysts and programmers, delegating tasks, assessing performance, managing schedules, handling budgets, and spearheading installations and upgrades... Show more	$45-95

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Vendor Management
   • Project Management
   • Vendor Performance
   • Customer Service
   • PowerPoint
   • Process Improvement
   • Due Diligence
   • Internal Stakeholders
   • Performance Metrics
   • KPIs
   • SharePoint
   • Level Agreements
   • Logistics
   • Data Analysis

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage inventory, pricing, and vending levels to promote POS and quality of product goals.
   • Lead a team of developers, set the architectural direction for Java web services, and set standards for both teams.
   • Manage prefer marketing program RFP process including overall strategy, contract negotiation and oversight.
   • Manage application solution architecture and ensure utilization of environment configuration management processes.
   • Provide back-up for payroll with office manager.
   • Create PowerPoint presentations for functional area``deep dive"meeting.

   More vending manager duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, vending managers' average salary in hawaii is 34% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level vending managers 52% less than senior-level vending managers.
   • Certifications. A vending manager 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 vending manager's salary.

   Average vending manager salary

   $102,106yearly

   $49.09 hourly rate

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   Entry-level vending manager salary

   $70,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average vending manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$115,116	$55
   2	Massachusetts	$113,758	$55
   3	California	$112,101	$54
   4	Virginia	$105,976	$51
   5	Oregon	$105,513	$51
   6	Michigan	$102,395	$49
   7	New York	$99,362	$48
   8	Iowa	$96,706	$46
   9	Connecticut	$95,143	$46
   10	Pennsylvania	$94,394	$45
   11	South Carolina	$92,838	$45
   12	Georgia	$91,223	$44
   13	Missouri	$90,774	$44
   14	Nebraska	$89,249	$43
   15	Ohio	$88,570	$43
   16	Maine	$87,325	$42
   17	Indiana	$86,818	$42
   18	Maryland	$86,762	$42
   19	Nevada	$86,665	$42
   20	Arizona	$85,889	$41

   Average vending manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$132,158	$63.54	52
   2	Federal Reserve	$132,101	$63.51
   3	Norton Rose Fulbright	$131,105	$63.03
   4	Meta	$130,549	$62.76	234
   5	DoorDash	$129,434	$62.23	19
   6	Google	$125,778	$60.47	120
   7	Federal Reserve Bank	$122,611	$58.95
   8	Amazon	$120,736	$58.05	619
   9	Burlington	$116,366	$55.95	12
   10	MFS Investment Management	$114,260	$54.93
   11	Cisco	$114,004	$54.81	6
   12	Goldman Sachs	$113,736	$54.68
   13	AIG	$112,664	$54.17	4
   14	BASF	$112,599	$54.13
   15	Pinterest	$111,241	$53.48	6
   16	TD Bank	$111,065	$53.40	12
   17	Splunk	$110,326	$53.04
   18	CVS Health	$110,139	$52.95	193
   19	T-Mobile	$109,866	$52.82	9
   20	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$109,557	$52.67	116

4. Writing a vending manager job description

   A vending 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 vending manager job description:

   Vending manager job description example

   State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) Vendor Management function (VM Team) is seeking to hire a market data strategist and sourcing manager as part of our effort to build out the SSGA VM Team in 2022. The successful candidate will coordinate with SSGA business (e.g., investment, distribution, SDPR ETF, operations) on market data procurement engagements, implement the sourcing roadmap, and effectively managing market vendor relationships. This candidate will report directly to the SSGA Head of Vendor Management and will be part of the team working closely with other State Street stakeholders (e.g., Alpha services, Corp Third Party Risk Management and Procurement office) as a key contributor to set up a robust market data vendor management program with fit-for-purpose and efficient data sourcing, vendor service excellence and continuous cost controls.
   As Market Data Vendor Manager, you will be responsible for:
   
   Market Data Vendor Sourcing
   Establish strong relationships with SSGA business partners, evaluate business/system/data requirements and underlying processes/ interfaces/technologies, and transform business data requirements to vendor offering and sourcing needs Work with business stakeholders to develop and implement vendor strategic plans, provide thought leadership, and both consultative and execution support across the life cycle of vendor market data procurement for a wide variety of market vendor engagements, while identifying and realizing cost-saving opportunities (e.g., perform demand analysis, assess vendor offering, identify sourcing strategy, handle all aspects of the contracting negotiation and execution) Manage market data contracting process end to end including demand analysis, vendor offering, draft and review contract negotiation terms, and identify and realize cost-saving opportunities Maintain knowledge of new and existing vendor products, emerging trends, understand how vendor's products are used across the SSGA organization, and promote the effective use of market data Help enforce market data governance through the education of data usage within SSGA and help ensure effective consumption and overall compliance with market data vendor agreements
   
   Procurement Support and Vendor Oversight
   Works with designated Procurement liaison to support and expedite Corp Procurement managed SSGA market data engagements in flight, and monitor engagement status/issues to support timely execution Develop deep knowledge of State Street procurement standards and processes and help further streamline vendor onboarding and contracting process in line with the State Street operating model Serve as the market data vendor procurement SME and the escalation contact for SSGA business to address business inquiries and facilitate new procurement engagements Proactively manage market data vendor relationship and implement robust vendor oversight program, include monitoring of SSGA critical market data vendors, managing vendor relationship and vendor risks, drive service improvement, and achieve vendor products and cost optimization, under the State Street Third Party Management Office's vendor management requirements and standards
   
   These skills will help you succeed in this role
   Hands-on working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, results-driven with a passion to learn Self-starter, able to work both independently and as part of a team; ability to prioritize and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously and deal with surprises while maintaining flexibility and integrity Structured thinker and effective communicator with the ability to crisply articulate complex concepts Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a large matrix reporting organization Strong business-focused and stakeholder management skills to influence, build consensus diplomatically and develop effective relationship with senior level business partners; demonstrates leadership skills in working with others who may not have a direct reporting line into the group
   
   Education & Preferred Qualifications
   BA/BS Bachelor's Degree required; law degree and market data contracting experience highly desirable 10+ years of experience and broad knowledge in market data space Broad knowledge of the asset management industry and business operations Experience with managing vendors/partners relationship, negotiating contracts, performing market offering and commercial structure analysis, sourcing vendors, and executing service level scorecard Experience in the analysis, design, development, enhancement and implementation of market data vendor solutions will be a great plus
   
   Additional requirements
   
   Flexible work time arrangement including high-frequent work from home (WFH) is allowed dependent on necessity and preference.
   
   About State Street
   
   What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
   
   Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
   
   Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
   
   State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right vending 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 vending manager job on Zippia to find and recruit vending manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with vending manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 vending manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the vending 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new vending manager. 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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