How to hire an assistant business manager

How to hire an assistant business manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant business 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 manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant business manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The assistant business manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an assistant business manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an assistant business manager that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of assistant business managers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Assistant Business Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Business Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$24-51
   Manager	Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department... Show more	$17-44
   Service Manager	Service managers are employees who oversee the departments related to providing services to customers. They ensure that service delivery agreements are met by employees in the department... Show more	$22-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Yardi
   • Market Research
   • Sales Associates
   • Resident Functions
   • Process Payroll
   • PowerPoint
   • Product Knowledge
   • Business Operations
   • Bank Deposits
   • Financial Reports
   • Sales Reports
   • Human Resources
   • Cash Control

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage advertising commission and payroll.
   • Manage a portfolio of inpatient and outpatient products market to major academic medical centers, community hospitals and nursing homes.
   • Complete billing for all accounts receivable functions for private, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and other payers as required.
   • Assist clients with faxes, copies, printouts, internet connections & Fedex services.
   • Attend weekly CRM meetings with the digital operations team to track online ad campaign performance.
   • Fulfill customer shipping needs using FedEx systems of packaging or designing custom packaging to fit client needs.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant business manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An assistant business 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 manager in Mississippi may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level assistant business manager usually earns less than a senior-level assistant business manager. Additionally, an assistant business 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 manager salary

   $74,300yearly

   $35.72 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant business manager salary

   $51,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average assistant business manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$100,832	$48
   2	New York	$100,521	$48
   3	California	$95,456	$46
   4	Connecticut	$95,296	$46
   5	District of Columbia	$91,516	$44
   6	New Jersey	$88,732	$43
   7	Massachusetts	$87,411	$42
   8	North Carolina	$83,635	$40
   9	Virginia	$79,746	$38
   10	Delaware	$72,859	$35
   11	Tennessee	$66,529	$32
   12	Pennsylvania	$61,585	$30
   13	Kansas	$61,363	$30
   14	Arizona	$60,662	$29
   15	Louisiana	$57,322	$28
   16	Texas	$56,905	$27
   17	Utah	$54,358	$26
   18	Oklahoma	$50,546	$24
   19	Florida	$48,994	$24

   Average assistant business manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	HSBC Bank	$104,147	$50.07	6
   2	Synechron	$96,834	$46.55
   3	Boston Public Schools	$92,752	$44.59
   4	Eaton	$89,966	$43.25	16
   5	Macy's	$89,621	$43.09	42
   6	Forest Laboratories	$88,590	$42.59
   7	Cargill	$87,542	$42.09	17
   8	Kaneka North America	$87,198	$41.92
   9	EXL	$85,768	$41.23	1
   10	Bloomingdale's	$84,036	$40.40	5
   11	Domino's Pizza	$81,456	$39.16	5,773
   12	FlatironConstruction	$79,437	$38.19
   13	Navy Federal Credit Union	$77,829	$37.42	1
   14	Kiewit	$77,483	$37.25	9
   15	Weber Murphy Fox Architects	$76,821	$36.93
   16	Wellpath	$73,031	$35.11	7
   17	Evergreen Shipping Agency	$72,493	$34.85
   18	Union College	$72,235	$34.73
   19	Estée Lauder	$71,753	$34.50	68
   20	Aurobindo Pharma USA	$67,577	$32.49	1

4. Writing an assistant business manager job description

   A job description for an assistant business 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 manager job description:

   Assistant business manager job description example

   Who We Are Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain's New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging. At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.
   
   Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.
   
   Job Summary The Assistant Strategist, Business Solutions is responsible for supporting the team in the development of media plans, results analysis, and data management. This position requires an individual to strategically think and problem solve while paying meticulous attention to detail. The Assistant Strategist is expected to show integrity, a thirst for learning, drive and initiative, along with overall communication and organization skills to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.What You'll Do
   50% - Account Management
   Assist with day-to-day account maintenance tasks inclusive of flowchart upkeep and creative material distribution Schedule, attend, and participate in client/internal meetings; capture and distribute meeting recap notes to clients and internal team members, summarizing all deliverables and next steps Keep team updated on the status and timing of deliverables Collaborate with team to identify data and billing discrepancies and recommend creative solutions
   20% - Strategic Planning
   Support team members with overall media plan development, budget tracking, implementation, and maintenance Analyze competitive and target research to inform media strategy
   15% - Internal Relationship Management
   Engage and effectively interact with direct team as well as other Horizon Media departments internally
   15% - Training & Development
   Advance knowledge and learn about the media industry, Horizon Media, and our clients Participate in Horizon's Media 101 training program, as well as other syndicated and proprietary training sessions (i.e. Excel Basics, Business Writing, Presentation Skills, and more)
   
   Who You Are
   Hungry to advance your knowledge of advertising, marketing, and media principles Willing to take initiative, be an active participant in team discussions An effective communicator who thinks strategicallyA problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions Detail oriented with strong organizational skills Comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables; able to effectively manage your time Someone who thrives working both independently and within a team Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers Successful in an agile, fast paced environment Results and solutions oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful An advocate for and supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion
   Preferred Skills & Experience
   Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work or internship experience Proficiency working within Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
   
   Certificates, Licenses and RegistrationsThere are no requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations Physical Activity and Work EnvironmentThere are no requirements for physical activity and work environment
   The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant business manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant business managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant business managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant business manager job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant business manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant business managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 manager

   Once you've selected the best assistant business manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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