edit: in my company the structure is apprentice > exec > senior exec > account manager > director just to clarify 🙂
Hey reddit! I’d love your feedback/tips on my approach to asking for a higher salary.
TLDR: I am having a conversation about my promotion with a Director next week and would like to ask you guys if I should state my expected salary upon promotion during the talk or not mention it at all and just wait for the outcome?
Since January 2025, I’ve been doing a Manager role at a marketing company, although my title is still a Senior Executive. My tasks have increased substantially and I’ve been the main POC for clients. Also, my H1 campaign results exceeded H1 2024.
Apparently, my promotion has been put forward in March but the company delays have stalled it. Next week it’s the fourth time I’m having a conversation about it – and probably my last before I start moving on. The thing is, at my company promotions happen without asking for salary expectations and negotiations, even though there are bands.
Should I state my expected salary to the Director or not mention it at all and just wait for the outcome? I have a list of my achievements, contributions to the company and campaign results ready. I do not want to sound money-hungry but at the same time everybody is here to do the business, right? Any tips are appreciated!