How to hire a business strategy consultant

How to hire a business strategy consultant, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a business strategy consultant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A business strategy consultant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, business strategy consultants 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.

   Here's a comparison of business strategy consultant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Business Strategy Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Strategy Consultant	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$37-81
   Business Developer	A business developer specializes in conducting in-depth business analysis and crafting various strategies that would not just help a business grow, but also strengthen client base and brand awareness. One of their primary responsibilities revolves around identifying areas in need of improvement... Show more	$31-75
   Business Advisor	Business Advisors are consultants responsible for implementing business strategies to improve financial and operational efficiency. They are involved in preparing financial budgets, recommending a change in the operational process, identifying new business opportunities, evaluating a marketing strategy, and reviewing supplier and labor contracts... Show more	$32-66

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cloud
   • Business Cases
   • Project Management
   • Financial Analysis
   • Business Development
   • Cash Flow
   • Market Trends
   • Shared Services
   • Data Analysis
   • Client Facing
   • CRM
   • Strategic Business
   • ERP
   • Strategy Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and manage all front-of-house operations / logistics including guest control planning, security, celebrity appearances and executive presentations.
   • Analyze internal knowledge infrastructure and develop optimized information system/organization.
   • Generate research ideas and investment themes; write thematic macro research reports.
   • Build comprehensive network security project plans utilizing Visio and similar engineering process diagramming applications.
   • Diagram administrative processes, document functional specifications, complete extensive data entry, and drafter user interface designs using Visio.
   • Analyze internal knowledge infrastructure and develop optimized information system/organization.

   More business strategy consultant duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business strategy consultant job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A business strategy consultant 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 a business strategy consultant in Wyoming may be lower than in Texas, and an entry-level business strategy consultant usually earns less than a senior-level business strategy consultant. Additionally, a business strategy consultant 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 business strategy consultant salary

   $115,742yearly

   $55.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business strategy consultant salary

   $79,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

   Average business strategy consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Texas	$137,447	$66
   2	Massachusetts	$132,799	$64
   3	California	$130,028	$63
   4	District of Columbia	$128,400	$62
   5	Washington	$127,198	$61
   6	New York	$124,968	$60
   7	Connecticut	$123,743	$59
   8	Virginia	$123,389	$59
   9	New Jersey	$118,528	$57
   10	Oregon	$118,251	$57
   11	Ohio	$117,442	$56
   12	Pennsylvania	$110,798	$53
   13	Colorado	$109,080	$52
   14	North Carolina	$107,134	$52
   15	Wisconsin	$107,064	$51
   16	Alabama	$105,633	$51
   17	Minnesota	$105,360	$51
   18	Illinois	$102,423	$49
   19	Missouri	$102,362	$49
   20	Indiana	$101,133	$49

   Average business strategy consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Google	$157,877	$75.90	54
   2	Veeva Systems	$144,143	$69.30	109
   3	Ernst & Young	$142,914	$68.71	1,162
   4	Strategic Staffing Solutions	$137,053	$65.89
   5	Microsoft	$136,420	$65.59	33
   6	State Street	$130,434	$62.71	8
   7	Ericsson	$130,263	$62.63	3
   8	BNY Mellon	$129,479	$62.25	10
   9	Apex Systems	$128,233	$61.65	12
   10	Blue Cross & Blue Shield	$127,120	$61.12	42
   11	Flyhomes	$127,118	$61.11
   12	Teltech Communications, Llc	$127,099	$61.11
   13	*n/a*	$126,912	$61.02	1
   14	Salesforce	$125,531	$60.35	16
   15	Visa	$123,990	$59.61	19
   16	Park Hudson	$123,866	$59.55
   17	Randstad North America, Inc.	$122,272	$58.78	3
   18	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$113,357	$54.50	283
   19	CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield	$112,908	$54.28	1
   20	BlackRock	$110,286	$53.02	6

4. Writing a business strategy consultant job description

   A business strategy consultant 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 strategy consultant job description:

   Business strategy consultant job description example

   Veeva is a mission-driven organization that aspires to help our customers in Life Sciences and Regulated industries bring their products to market, faster. We are shaped by our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. Our teams develop transformative cloud software, services, consulting, and data to make our customers more efficient and effective in everything they do. Veeva is a work anywhere company. You can work at home, at a customer site, or in an office on any given day. As a Public Benefit Corporation, you will also work for a company focused on making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.
   The Role
   
   Veeva is dedicated to building careers for new, young professionals. Generation Veeva is a global organization that offers multiple development programs and career paths. Workshops, mentors, career path planning, and on-the-job learning are all things you can look forward to as you grow your career at Veeva.
   
   Join us as an Associate Business Consultant in our Business Consultant Development Program (BCDP) within the Commercial Strategy Business Consulting practice. The role is specifically designed for those looking to jumpstart their professional careers who are interested in learning how to support Life Sciences (Pharma and Biotech) organizations by driving innovation and partnership in the industry. The Commercial Strategy team supports the industry with go-to-market strategy, launch support, technology value realization, and field force optimization. If you have a passion for how strategy, data, and technology can improve industries that impact our everyday lives, this may be the job for you!
   
   Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the European Union. Veeva does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status for this employment position.
   
   The anticipated start date for this role is August 2023.
   
   While this role is Work from Anywhere, Associate Business Consultants are required to live within commuting distance from the Berlin or Frankfurt office.
   What You'll DoLearn how to create solutions, deliverables, and documentation Collaborate with Senior Business Consultants supporting key deliverables and timelines Gain an understanding of and contribute to the Veeva Commercial Strategy Business Consulting team Demonstrate ability to assimilate new knowledge Support customers to realize the value of Veeva Commercial Cloud software
   RequirementsUniversity Degree (Bachelor's) with strong academic performance Don't have a university degree? That's OK if you have the equivalent skills gained through work experience or disciplined self-study0-2 years of professional experience Fluent in German and EnglishAbility to take business and technical concepts and express them as potential strategic solutions Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desire to work in an intense, fast-paced environment Ability to manage time in person and remotely, prioritize and meet deadlines Willingness to travel roughly 40-60% of the time - this can vary by engagement
   Nice to HaveDegree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Life Sciences field or another similar degree/work experience/Master's degree Prior work or internship experience in consulting and/or Life SciencesExperience in Tableau or data visualization
   Veeva's headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.
   
   Veeva is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and growing a diverse workforce. Diversity makes us stronger. It comes in many forms. Gender, race, ethnicity, religion, politics, sexual orientation, age, disability and life experience shape us all into unique individuals. We value people for the individuals they are and the contributions they can bring to our teams.

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5. Post your job

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with business strategy consultant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of 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 business strategy consultant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the business strategy consultant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize 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 business strategy consultant 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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