How to hire a business solutions manager

How to hire a business solutions manager, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your business solutions 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 a business solutions manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect business solutions 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 business solutions manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Business Solutions Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Solutions Manager	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$49-91
   Head Of Business Development	A head of business development is responsible for monitoring the company's overall business operations and client transactions. Heads of business development coordinate with clients for their requirements and specifications and develop the team to handle the project management operations... Show more	$45-91
   Program/Project Manager	The program manager and project manager are two important positions within a company that are thought to be similar. However, program managers direct diverse projects and programs while project managers head the team who is responsible for ensuring a project is completed on time and within budget... Show more	$35-66

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Architecture
   • Business Solutions
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Cloud
   • Executive Leadership
   • Technology Solutions
   • Portfolio
   • Project Management
   • Business Development
   • Business Process
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • CRM
   • Salesforce
   • Process Improvement

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   Responsibilities:

   • Implement and manage the CRM system which improve customer relationships, communications, and productivity.
   • Manage the ERP implementation of a start-up facility in Poland that are on time and budget.
   • Manage projects from inception to delivery, following the SDLC, with budgets up to $600k.
   • Work extensively with internal/external auditors to achieve SOX compliance.
   • Manage proof-of-concept prototyping, workshops activity to solve specific customer problems resulting in revenue with wins over competition.
   • Manage cost-centers and leverage unique Indian production and post- production capabilities and position the company as a prefer production partner.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the business solutions manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A business solutions manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a business solutions manager in North Carolina may be lower than in Arizona, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level business solutions manager. Additionally, a business solutions manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average business solutions manager salary

   $140,135yearly

   $67.37 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business solutions manager salary

   $102,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average business solutions manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$160,860	$77
   2	New Jersey	$145,381	$70
   3	Washington	$143,350	$69
   4	Connecticut	$142,209	$68
   5	Missouri	$141,902	$68
   6	Georgia	$135,014	$65
   7	New York	$134,799	$65
   8	Pennsylvania	$134,620	$65
   9	Virginia	$132,352	$64
   10	Florida	$130,662	$63
   11	Texas	$129,611	$62
   12	District of Columbia	$128,460	$62
   13	Illinois	$127,035	$61
   14	Colorado	$126,735	$61
   15	Oregon	$126,210	$61
   16	Arkansas	$123,304	$59
   17	Tennessee	$121,320	$58
   18	Massachusetts	$120,597	$58
   19	Indiana	$119,169	$57
   20	Michigan	$116,856	$56

   Average business solutions manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$177,234	$85.21	270
   2	ZS	$171,511	$82.46	12
   3	Apple	$168,122	$80.83	40
   4	Infoblox	$164,157	$78.92	3
   5	Macy's	$153,212	$73.66	10
   6	AutoZone	$152,883	$73.50	1
   7	Southern California Edison	$149,911	$72.07	10
   8	Microsoft	$149,601	$71.92	191
   9	Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama	$148,368	$71.33	1
   10	Amazon	$148,203	$71.25	680
   11	Lowe's Companies	$148,068	$71.19	3
   12	J.P. Morgan	$147,423	$70.88
   13	99 Cents Only Stores	$147,417	$70.87
   14	IBM	$145,736	$70.07	219
   15	AbbVie	$145,665	$70.03	35
   16	Accenture	$145,358	$69.88	494
   17	Coach	$145,177	$69.80
   18	Patterson-UTI Energy	$144,811	$69.62	1
   19	DTCC	$144,040	$69.25	13
   20	Walmart	$143,086	$68.79	105

4. Writing a business solutions manager job description

   A good business solutions manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a business solutions manager job description:

   Business solutions manager job description example

   The Business Solutions Manager is responsible for the implementation, execution and maintenance of enterprise systems. This position will establish the system goals and architecture, and produce excellent verbal descriptions and written process documentation to support the systems. This position will also coordinate with internal cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the alignment of all Supplier Management systems.
   Responsibilities
   
   • Subject Matter Expert (SME) who supports the identification of capabilities needed for the system based on the global input of operational needs/goals.• Be main point of contact with third party suppliers of assigned systems• Responsible as the system owner for the assigned systems globally.• Must work in alignment with identified Systems Integrators when applicable.• Must continue to stay educated on the systems upcoming capabilities and best practices to continually drive solutions.• Represents Procurement globally in overall program of work.
   
   • Responsible for setting expectations and defining roles within systems• Coordinate and drive the overall efforts, related to the system, across all locations to ensure standardization and smooth implementations.• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure alignment of end to end processes affected by the systems.• Coordinate updates to systems with cross-functional teams• Ensure all enterprise systems are integrated with alignment• Monitor and report on integration and performance of assigned systems• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards• Other duties as assigned
   
   Qualifications
   
   • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Information Technology• Project Management experience• General knowledge of enterprise system capabilities• Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices.
   
   • Strong analytical, conceptual and troubleshooting abilities.• Must have oral, writing and presentations skills for global communication• Ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with distance supervision• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
   
   Physical Requirements:
   
   • Travel including domestic and international as needed.• Must strictly adhere to safety requirements• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.
   
   Posting Date3 weeks ago(9/27/2022 7:19 AM)
   
   
   Job Location(s) Bloomington IN United States
   
   Position Type Full Time
   
   Company Cook Inc - Bloomington
   
   Category Purchasing/Supply Chain

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5. Post your job

   To find the right business solutions 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 business solutions managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit business solutions 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 business solutions manager job on Zippia to find and recruit business solutions manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit business solutions managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 business solutions manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect business solutions 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.

   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 business solutions 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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