Salary negotiations NBR

[starfisher]

Hey ladies - wondering if you can help me with something non-baby related. I had a panel interview and they have called me back for a second round. I'm in the marketing/communication field and this is a management position supervising their marketing team. I have been at my current position for 6 years so I'm a bit out of the loop on these things.

They have yet to ask me my desired salary range or tell me the hiring range. For the second interview, I have to prepare quite a lengthy presentation detailing marketing strategies for a specific challenge they are facing. I feel a bit odd going into this without any idea of whether we will be on the same page salary wise. I don't think it will be discussed in the next interview because some of the people I will be managing will be in attendance. Is this common? Do you just wait to see if you get an offer and hope the range is somewhere close and negotiate from there?

In the past I've always been asked right away so this seems strange. It's a lot of work on both of our parts but I'll go with the flow and just hope I receive an offer.

Sorry for the novel - thank you in advance!

[djtippietoes]

I've always heard not to ask until getting the offer. I know it's frustrating and you don't want the whole thing to seem like a waste of your time. Have you checked glassdoor.com? They sometimes post company salaries and even if this particular position isn't listed, you might be able to get a feel of how they pay.

[shellbell]

As a teacher, I've very rarely known the salary upfront., though it's a slightly different situation because salary schedule/union/contract. So for me, it's the norm. Idk about other fields.

[starfisher]

Thanks djtippietoes and shellbell. I don't plan on asking, so I'll just wait it out. I did check glass door and there wasn't anything posted. I just find the whole thing a little strange and possible a waste of time if we aren't on the same page.

[djtippietoes]

Good luck! I'm in marketing too.

[f14mama]

I'm in finance not marketing, but just accepted a new position with a new firm and I waited to talk salary until they made me an offer, but I negotiated my ass off (which I've never done before so I was really intimidated). Know going in what the absolute lowest amount you'll accept is, and keep it in your head you won't go below that. It helped me when they would put the pressure on with "well, typically $xxx is the normal range". Shoot high with your number, because they will always come back with something lower. And keep it business, it's not personal, but an employer is always going to try to get top notch talent by paying the lowest amount. Stick to your guns and you'll do great.

[ciaomama]

I would definitely contact HR regarding the position's salary range.

Is this position more responsibility than you currently have? Do you have an idea of how much managers at your current job make?

[starfisher]

Thank you everyone for your input. I really appreciate it!