How to hire an assistant business development manager

How to hire an assistant business development manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant business development manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant business development manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant business development manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant business development manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant business development manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect assistant business development manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents assistant business development manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Assistant Business Development Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Business Development Manager	Advertising, promotions, and marketing managers plan programs to generate interest in products or services. They work with art directors, sales agents, and financial staff members.	$22-46
   Development & Program Manager	The responsibilities of a development and program manager depend on one's place or industry of employment. Typically, they are in charge of overseeing the operations behind various projects and programs, ensuring everything is running smoothly and efficiently... Show more	$36-65
   Business To Business Sales Manager	A business to business sales manager is responsible for monitoring the company's business transactions and ensuring that the team meets sales goals and targets. Business to business sales managers review business accounts and perform adjustments to sales plans as needed to adhere to clients' requests and customer demands... Show more	$20-62

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Business Development
   • Brand Marketing
   • BDC
   • Market Research
   • RFQ
   • HR
   • RFP
   • Market Trends
   • Client Relationships
   • Product Knowledge
   • Facebook
   • Cold Calls
   • Product Development
   • Trade Shows

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead and manage large RFP responses to ensure corporate objectives for profitability, sustainability, and operational delivery objectives are meet.
   • Develop and coordinate all RFI's and RFQ's for each department analyze responses, negotiate pricing and delivery contracts.
   • Organize and prepare RFQ and ITT packages utilizing SmartBooks in RigOffice.
   • Lead centralized, electronic referral center coordinating post-acute service needs of patients discharging from multiple acute facilities in Arizona region.
   • Support strategic decision-making by accurately documenting sales and telemarketing progress, and reporting statistics to the executive team.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant business development manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant business development manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant business development manager in Kentucky may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level assistant business development manager usually earns less than a senior-level assistant business development manager. Additionally, an assistant business development manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average assistant business development manager salary

   $67,775yearly

   $32.58 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant business development manager salary

   $47,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average assistant business development manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$80,368	$39
   2	Massachusetts	$67,609	$33
   3	Massachusetts	$67,501	$32
   4	New York	$65,575	$32
   5	Missouri	$52,640	$25
   6	Florida	$49,991	$24
   7	Florida	$49,961	$24

   Average assistant business development manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Simpson Thacher & Bartlett	$94,251	$45.31	3
   2	EXL	$82,152	$39.50	1
   3	Cognizant	$76,205	$36.64	137
   4	Mitsui Chemicals	$73,687	$35.43
   5	China Mobile	$64,492	$31.01
   6	Mediterranean Shipping Company	$63,674	$30.61
   7	Marsh & McLennan Companies	$63,042	$30.31	209
   8	Interactive Marketing Services Inc	$62,998	$30.29
   9	*n/a*	$62,966	$30.27	4
   10	Castle Management, Inc.	$57,910	$27.84

4. Writing an assistant business development manager job description

   A job description for an assistant business development manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an assistant business development manager job description:

   Assistant business development manager job description example

   The Assistant Manager, Business Development works with the Business Development Senior Team, Corporate Firm Partners and associates, preparing information about Firm's corporate practice areas and lawyers, including biographies, deal and experience lists, rankings and awards, practice descriptions, client contacts and other related information. This role provides research and analysis about clients, competitors, markets and industries, related internal business, client communications and related work product maintaining the Firm's high standard of excellence.Responsibilities/Duties
   
   Perform various business and operational support functions as related to Business Development strategies, marketing, communications, policies, procedures and initiatives for the Firm's corporate and litgiation departments
   Provide competitive intelligence reports and analysis
   
   Draft pitch and proposal materials
   
   Help design and implement practice and industry-related initiatives
   
   Prepare and manage directory submissions and survey responses for various legal and business directories/publications
   
   Maintain deal and case experience;help manage the Firm's engagement database and across related channels
   
   Maintain website content, Partner biographies and various Business Development communications materials across multiple channels
   
   Manage creation of advertising, posters, flyers and other promotional materials, working with the Graphic Designer and outside vendors where appropriate
   
   Prepare and maintain promotional materials, including brochures, practice area descriptions, rankings and quotes
   
   Assist with managing Firm-sponsored events and presentations
   
   Foster and maintain strong relations with key stakeholders; ensure stakeholders' engagement is supported in varied departments and offices
   
   Support Business Development projects and other Firm initiatives as needed
   
   Perform other duties and projects as assigned
   
   Required Skills
   
   Minimum 2-4 years of relevant experience
   
   Must be flexible and willing to work additional hours as needed
   
   Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly competitive and demanding environment
   
   Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
   
   Strong attention to detail
   
   Proficiency in MS Office Suite and web-based research
   
   Ability to interact well and build professional relationships while maintaining a high level of customer service, diplomacy and discretion
   
   Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
   
   Excellent research and analytical abilities
   
   Ability to assess needs, assign priorities, develop strategies and make recommendations when presented with ambiguous or incomplete information
   
   Strong problem solving and analytical skills to make sound decisions, escalating as appropriate
   
   Strong project management and organizational skills,
   
   Ability to effectively share knowledge and resources with appropriate parties, both internally and externally
   
   Ability to anticipates business challenges of Partners and Senior team members and proactively address needs with self-assuredness and business acumen
   
   Preferred Skills
   
   Prior experience in marketing and business development field at a law firm preferred
   
   Some familiarity with Content Pilot's suite of products or other experience database preferred
   
   Experience with website maintenance and or Client Relationship Management (CRM) system experience
   
   Required Qualifications
   
   Bachelor's degree required
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   
   Major in Marketing, English, Communications, Advertising or related field preferred
   
   J.D. preferred

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5. Post your job

   To find assistant business development managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant business development managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant business development managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant business development manager job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant business development manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as swipe files, exit five, marketinghire, american marketing association.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assistant business development managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up 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 assistant business development manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect assistant business development manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new assistant business development manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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