ADD ADVICE TO FAVField manager
Field managers take responsibility for the optimum operation of electronic and other IT equipment in the field.
What field managers do
- manage a small team of maintenance and after-sales service engineers covering a specified geographic area
- oversee projects such as the installation and maintenance of cellular networks of receivers and transmitters for mobile telephone operations, or the provision of customer service for a computer manufacturer or retailer
- liaise with customers and meet their needs for a working operational system.
Key skills for field managers
- good knowledge of the relevant technology
- ability to work alone, taking the initiative
- good interpersonal skills to treat customers with tact and diplomacy
- a current driving licence may be required
- ability to supervise teams of technicians, delegate work and assess the quality of technical interventions.
Training to be a field manager
A thorough knowledge of the technology is often gained through training in research and development and testing departments.
Ongoing training leads to chartered or incorporated engineer status, and includes the development of management skills and continual learning relating to advancements in technology.
Salaries for field managers
Starting salaries are typically in the region of £20,000 to £24,000 plus additional benefits that, after training, usually include a company car.
