How to hire a business strategist

How to hire a business strategist, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The business strategist 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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   A business strategist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, business strategists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

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

   Type of Business Strategist	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Strategist	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.	$15-56
   Marketing Lead	A marketing lead is a professional who is responsible for overseeing a team of marketing specialists to help a company achieve its marketing goals. Marketing leads are required to create and manage marketing plans so that they can deliver marketing campaigns on time and escalate issues that may prevent prompt delivery... Show more	$35-70
   Consultant/Marketing Director	A consultant/marketing director is responsible for conducting data and statistical analysis of the current market trends to identify opportunities that would strengthen the company's brand image on the market. Consultant/marketing directors evaluate the company's marketing techniques and determine methods to improve promotional campaigns and media presence... Show more	$37-76

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Digital Marketing
   • Client Facing
   • Business Objectives
   • Business Model
   • ROI
   • Customer Relationships
   • Process Improvement
   • RFP
   • Gap Analysis
   • Financial Analysis
   • Integrated Marketing
   • Business Plan
   • Business Cases

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   Responsibilities:

   • Implement corrections and removals for multiple product lines; manage responses to FDA; no relate FDA inspections occur.
   • Develop and manage API program expanding long tail of partnerships exponentially.
   • Lead and manage large RFP responses to ensure corporate objectives for profitability, sustainability, and operational delivery objectives are meet.
   • Deliver CRM plan for Sony's VAIO division.
   • Maintain Facebook presence and other social media outlets.
   • Design and daily maintenance of website, Facebook and other social media outlets.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business strategist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A business strategist salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, business strategists' average salary in alabama is 48% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level business strategists earn 72% less than senior-level business strategists.
   • Certifications. A business strategist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a business strategist's salary.

   Average business strategist salary

   $62,796yearly

   $30.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business strategist salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average business strategist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$99,703	$48
   2	Washington	$97,190	$47
   3	New York	$84,433	$41
   4	Arizona	$84,361	$41
   5	Maryland	$80,730	$39
   6	Massachusetts	$79,041	$38
   7	Nevada	$76,997	$37
   8	Connecticut	$75,719	$36
   9	Michigan	$73,382	$35
   10	Ohio	$72,526	$35
   11	Pennsylvania	$72,362	$35
   12	Virginia	$72,078	$35
   13	Delaware	$70,385	$34
   14	North Carolina	$69,867	$34
   15	Texas	$69,837	$34
   16	Missouri	$69,271	$33
   17	New Hampshire	$69,265	$33
   18	Colorado	$67,549	$32
   19	District of Columbia	$67,155	$32
   20	Georgia	$66,851	$32

   Average business strategist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	VMware	$157,265	$75.61
   2	Debevoise & Plimpton	$154,590	$74.32
   3	Google	$151,798	$72.98	206
   4	Intel	$142,030	$68.28	18
   5	Shopkick	$137,077	$65.90
   6	Grant Thornton	$110,792	$53.27	27
   7	Accenture	$109,595	$52.69	807
   8	Amazon	$108,707	$52.26	296
   9	UBS	$107,131	$51.51	10
   10	Wachovia Securities	$104,334	$50.16
   11	Global Partners	$97,461	$46.86
   12	Deloitte	$96,567	$46.43	236
   13	National Grid plc	$95,886	$46.10
   14	Palantir	$91,545	$44.01	22
   15	Booz Allen Hamilton	$87,884	$42.25	11
   16	Riot Games	$85,892	$41.29	3
   17	Wunderman Thompson	$81,483	$39.17
   18	Horizon Media	$79,765	$38.35	34
   19	Burns & McDonnell	$79,379	$38.16	26
   20	Lord	$78,528	$37.75

4. Writing a business strategist job description

   A business strategist job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a business strategist job description:

   Business strategist job description example

   The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We're united by our culture - a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job - it's about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.
   
   Working for Rocket Mortgage in Canada means more opportunities for you to carve your own career path forward. From our desire to revolutionize the way people get mortgages to addressing challenges big or small with outside-the-box solutions, we're not your typical employer. We'll provide you with everything you need to make sure you're successful here. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.
   To qualify for this position, you are required to have valid Canadian work authorization.
   
   Minimum Qualifications
   Demonstrated experience in a business/management consultant role Bachelor's degree Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
   
   Preferred Qualifications
   5 years of business administration experience or other relevant experience Proven history of driving results and successful initiatives
   
   Job Summary
   As a Senior Business Strategist, you'll establish strategies, priorities and business requirements that improve revenue growth and competitive advantage. In this role, you'll need to understand external markets and internal business goals to develop initiatives, provide business critical analytics that drive business results, and help develop early stage ideas into future growth initiatives while measuring the impact of success.
   
   Responsibilities
   Strategize and determine business area initiatives and goals using a cultivated depth of business knowledge, skills and experience Execute on growth ideas that drive innovation, often balancing multiple initiatives at once Request and leverage data insights to drive cross-team initiatives and business transformation to aid in understanding challenging business cases Design and implement complex target state processes, procedures and organizational gaps Collaborate with stakeholders and team members on operations, pain points, solutions, ideas, priorities and key updates to achieve resolution and progress Hold team members and leaders accountable to driving business results while providing support Communicate and present business strategy to all audiences by using the most effective communication strategies and expert knowledge May be responsible for creating and clearly communicating complex business requirements by gaining alignment from differing opinions May create process and policy documentation to accompany any changes Mentor other business strategists by leveraging a strong skill set and proven record of effective strategies for contribution
   
   Benefits and Perks
   Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We've got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
   
   Who We Are
   Rocket Companies is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage , which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate, automotive and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. We're passionate about the work we do, and it shows. We've been ranked #1 for Fortune's Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List in 2022, named #5 on People Magazine's Companies That Care List in 2022 and recognized as #7 on Fortune's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022.
   
   Disclaimer
   This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.
   
   We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law.
   
   The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at 1-800-411-JOBS.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find business strategists for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit business strategists, 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to 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 business strategist

   Once you've decided on a perfect business strategist 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 good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new business strategist. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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