Manager: What is the cost of hiring?

Why hire a manager?

An efficient Manager helps in setting strategic goals for the future and creates implementation road maps thus helping the company achieve its revenue and profits goals.

Contributions of a great manager:

• Manage vendor invoices and actively seek ways to control costs
• Plan, hire and train an engaged sales team
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create impressive and motivating sales promotion techniques

Skills to look for in a great manager

Managers are an essential part of a company. It is vital to note which qualifications and skillset are vital for hiring a suitable Manager.

Manager qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration or related field
• Work experience of more than 3 years
• Strong understanding of point-of-sale software
• Proven experience of over 2 years in formulating and delivering effective sales training programs
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills

Writing a manager job description

A Manager Job description should have exact job duties with a brief role summary and expected skill set for the profile. 

Keywords to include in your manager job description:

• Business Manager
• General Manager
• Operations Manager

Interviewing manager candidates

To hire a suitable Manager, take the time to vet candidates and asking detailed interview questions to understand their knowledge and skills.

Topics for manager interview questions:

• Proficiency in managing sales teams to work toward the achievement of laid-down objectives
• Past experience in managing vendor relations and employing cost control techniques
• How they’ve contributed to the sales and profit goals of the company by actively working towards new customer acquisition and increasing sales volume from existing customers.