How to hire an e-business specialist

How to hire an e-business specialist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step e-business specialist hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the e-business specialist you need to hire. Certain e-business specialist roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an e-business specialist 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 e-business specialist that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of e-business specialists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of E-Business Specialist	Description	Hourly rate
   E-Business Specialist	Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization... Show more	$17-47

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • E-Business
   • Troubleshoot
   • Vehicle Maintenance
   • E-Discovery
   • Combat
   • Weapons Training
   • Logistics
   • MOS
   • Leadership
   • PowerPoint
   • CPR
   • Communications Equipment
   • US Army
   • Ribbon

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage Teamsite migration and site redesign projects of www.pge.com, www.pgecorp.com, (final phase of a Razorfish CMS project).
   • Achieve ISO 9000/D1-9000certification to perform quality audits
   • Lead special communication project involving the utilization of SharePoint resulting in the ease of communication with retail banners.
   • Operate and maintain communications equipment during combat operations.
   • Train in ISO 9000 and ISO14001 procedures.
   • Train and evaluate new QC technicians.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your e-business specialist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An e-business specialist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, e-business specialists' average salary in hawaii is 44% less than in new hampshire.
   • Seniority. Entry-level e-business specialists 63% less than senior-level e-business specialists.
   • Certifications. An e-business specialist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an e-business specialist's salary.

   Average e-business specialist salary

   $60,753yearly

   $29.21 hourly rate

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   Entry-level e-business specialist salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 12, 2026

   Average e-business specialist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Pennsylvania	$89,323	$43
   2	Washington	$87,416	$42
   3	Maryland	$81,502	$39
   4	Massachusetts	$78,888	$38
   5	New York	$78,554	$38
   6	Ohio	$77,228	$37
   7	Illinois	$73,448	$35
   8	Texas	$69,824	$34
   9	Minnesota	$65,286	$31
   10	Iowa	$58,145	$28

   Average e-business specialist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Data Intensity	$89,553	$43.05
   2	Tyco Electronics Corporation	$80,692	$38.79
   3	Patten Cat	$78,436	$37.71
   4	Perkins&Will	$76,388	$36.73
   5	Parker Hannifin	$73,606	$35.39	13
   6	Amazon	$71,867	$34.55	65
   7	TE Connectivity Networks�Inc	$71,811	$34.52	6
   8	CommScope	$71,505	$34.38	1
   9	Southwestern Energy	$69,934	$33.62
   10	Solution IT	$68,853	$33.10
   11	Saint-Gobain	$67,329	$32.37	3
   12	Johns Hopkins Medicine	$56,288	$27.06	10
   13	Linemark	$55,905	$26.88	2
   14	Republic Services	$53,025	$25.49	8

4. Writing an e-business specialist job description

   An e-business specialist 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. To help get you started, here's an example of an e-business specialist job description:

   E-business specialist job description example

   Working Hours/Days
   
   8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, additional hours if necessary.
   
   Overview
   
   The E-Business Specialist will provide a coordinated and consistent approach in deploying and driving adoption and commercialization of digital products and services coming from the Marketing & Digital (M&D Division) of Caterpillar to Altorfer customers. In addition to this effort, this individual is responsible for the development and execution of Altorfer's Vision Link training business. Works closely with MPC's, CMA's, PSSR's and MSR's to provide solutions that will enhance client satisfaction by supporting our Vision Link technology initiatives as part of our EMServices offerings. The E-Business Specialist is also responsible for the development and facilitation of internal and external training for Vision Link. Effectively assess the need for training through research and metric analysis and provides recommendations as appropriate to the Department Manager.
   
   Basic Duties
   
   + Own the day-to-day activities of the e-business and industrial applications platform and all online sales efforts.
   
   + Sells company products or services on the Internet and over the phone to new or existing retail and small core customers.
   
   + Contacts and interacts with potential, new, and existing customers or clients on-line and over the phone to present information and explain available products or services offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.
   
   + Miitary encouraged to apply
   
   + Answers all questions concerning products or services, with appropriate referrals where required.
   
   + Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel.
   
   + Stays up-to-date on new services and changes that might affect services offered as well as company contract procedures and prices.
   
   + Responsible for backend registration, maintenance, customer training and promotion of Parts.Cat.com, My.Cat.com, and Dealer Maintenance Tool (DMT).
   
   + Cat Integrated Preocurement (backend connection, maintenance, customer training, promotion)
   
   + Handles all subscription, nenewal and customer training of ET, SIS, Unified Suite, Cat Inspect.
   
   + Altorfer Equipment Data, Cat Equipment Data (subscription, renewal, customer training)
   
   + PCS Claim Administration - Manual & Auto Claims / Reconcile
   
   + Other job duties may be assigned.
   
   Qualifications
   
   + A two year undergraduate degree ORequivalent work experience.
   
   + Strong understanding of databases
   
   + Extreme ownership mindset
   
   + Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
   
   + Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, and able to write simple correspondence.
   
   + Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
   
   + Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
   
   + Excellent knowledge of word processing tools and spreadsheets (MS Office Word, Excel Access, etc)
   
   + Strong customer service skills
   
   + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
   
   Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
   
   This position will primarily works in an office environment, there may be times when you are required to go out into the service and warehouse area and will need to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields). May, on a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Must be able to walk, bend, lift up to 20lbs. Candidate must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran .
   
   Why Work for Altorfer?
   
   At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the "A-Team" and is critical to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 emp loyees with long tenure for you to learn from . We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry . A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find e-business specialists 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 e-business specialist job on Zippia to find and attract quality e-business specialist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit e-business specialists, 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.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with an e-business specialist applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   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 e-business specialist

   Once you've decided on a perfect e-business specialist 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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new e-business specialist. 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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