How to hire an executive vice president

How to hire an executive vice president, step by step

Here's a step-by-step executive vice president hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an executive vice president, 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.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an executive vice president 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 executive vice president that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of executive vice presidents.

   Type of Executive Vice President	Description	Hourly rate
   Executive Vice President	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.	$56-189
   Vice President & General Manager	A vice president and general manager's role is to implement policies and regulations while overseeing the business operations. Typically, it is their primary responsibility to devise training programs that would produce more efficient workforce members, create new strategies to boost sales and customer satisfaction, and participate in budget and goals creation... Show more	$51-131
   Vice President Of Programming	A vice president of programming is responsible for organizing schedules and negotiating contracts with media producers of networks to release advertisements and other related campaigns for business operations. Vice presidents of programming handle the technical aspect of the creative operations and ensure the stability and efficient performance of network systems to deliver high-quality functions... Show more	$47-100

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Financial Statements
   • Oversight
   • Business Development
   • Healthcare
   • Revenue Growth
   • Strategic Partnerships
   • EVP
   • Human Resources
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Real Estate
   • Product Development
   • Risk Management
   • R
   • Loan Portfolio

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   Responsibilities:

   • Used data and KPI's to achieve consistent sales growth and below industry average turnover.
   • Manage logistics department, negotiate rates with suppliers, oversee incoming and outgoing inventory.
   • Lead the implementation of a new third-party ERP system, introducing sophisticate enterprise management system where none exist previously.
   • Manage operations and logistics, staff planning and supervision for all administrative, personnel, training and logistical requirements.
   • Manage all financial functions including controlling/accounting, board and regulatory reporting, treasury and cash management, and asset/liability management.
   • Provide oversight over subordinate supervisors and complete twice-monthly payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid as expected and on time.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your executive vice president job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An executive vice president can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, executive vice presidents' average salary in mississippi is 43% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level executive vice presidents 70% less than senior-level executive vice presidents.
   • Certifications. An executive vice president 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 executive vice president's salary.

   Average executive vice president salary

   $216,285yearly

   $103.98 hourly rate

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   Entry-level executive vice president salary

   $118,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average executive vice president salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$274,795	$132
   2	Washington	$265,842	$128
   3	New Jersey	$243,627	$117
   4	Massachusetts	$243,452	$117
   5	New York	$242,745	$117
   6	Pennsylvania	$238,012	$114
   7	Connecticut	$236,054	$113
   8	Minnesota	$235,699	$113
   9	Illinois	$225,715	$109
   10	California	$222,524	$107
   11	North Carolina	$218,849	$105
   12	Maryland	$206,817	$99
   13	Colorado	$204,081	$98
   14	Virginia	$202,429	$97
   15	Texas	$189,465	$91
   16	Nevada	$187,436	$90
   17	Oklahoma	$176,964	$85
   18	Georgia	$174,880	$84
   19	Ohio	$170,887	$82
   20	Florida	$169,309	$81

   Average executive vice president salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Gartner	$290,823	$139.82	175
   2	Forrester	$288,021	$138.47	13
   3	City of New York	$285,703	$137.36	44
   4	Weber Shandwick	$284,809	$136.93	28
   5	Leo Burnett	$284,557	$136.81
   6	BCW Global	$283,374	$136.24	7
   7	TNS	$278,636	$133.96
   8	BBDO Detroit	$277,760	$133.54
   9	FIS	$275,367	$132.39	4
   10	Perry Ellis International	$275,343	$132.38	7
   11	FleishmanHillard	$274,457	$131.95	39
   12	Lowell General Hospital	$267,208	$128.47
   13	Wps Health Insurance	$266,854	$128.30	2
   14	Penske Automotive Group	$263,850	$126.85
   15	MetLife	$260,063	$125.03	18
   16	Victoria's Secret	$257,627	$123.86	3
   17	Ketchum	$256,208	$123.18	42
   18	R/GA	$255,410	$122.79	16
   19	Chubb	$254,484	$122.35	126
   20	Capgemini	$254,107	$122.17	37

4. Writing an executive vice president job description

   An executive vice president 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 an executive vice president job description:

   Executive vice president job description example

   ARRO Consulting, Inc. is a leading engineering, environmental, information technology, and management consulting firm headquartered in Lititz, Lancaster County with five other offices strategically located in PA and MD. ARRO traces its roots to 1946 and in the ensuing decades has evolved through various ownership and name changes, eventually becoming an employee-owned firm in 2001. Through the years, the company has built a strong reputation with a deep commitment to client satisfaction resulting in more than 85 percent of work coming from repeat business. Internally, ARRO has cultivated a positive work environment based on teamwork and a recognition that people are their most valuable asset. In 2021, ARRO partnered with an outside investor and is executing on a growth strategy that will enable them to take advantage of compelling opportunities in the markets they serve.
   
   In connection with ARRO's strategy and continued growth, the company is seeking an Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (EVP / CFO) to become a key member of the leadership team. The primary focus of the role is to facilitate the growth of ARRO through both organic growth and acquisitions, to advance the overall financial planning and reporting functions of the organization, to contribute to the strategic oversight and vision for the successful future of the company, and to provide healthy leadership to the accounting and finance team. The ideal Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (EVP / CFO) candidate will fully align with and strengthen the culture and values of ARRO and will deliver exceptional business leadership and financial acumen to the organization. The Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (EVP / CFO) must excel in high growth environments, leading change, and implementing efficient processes. This position will be responsible for providing leadership to the accounting department to ensure timely and accurate reporting, strong internal controls and procedures, and healthy teamwork.
   
   The Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (EVP / CFO) position will mainly work in our Lititz or West Chester office and be willing to travel to our other locations as needed.
   Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (EVP / CFO) position qualifications:
   
   A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field,
   
   required; Master's degree, a plus
   
   A minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role as a financial professional in a multi-faceted organization
   A minimum of 5 years of experience providing leadership and oversight to others
   M&A experience and post-acquisition integration
   Proficiency with technology
   Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
   Strong understanding of professional services organizations, strongly preferred
   CPA licensure, a plus but not required
   Demonstrated community involvement, a plus
   
   Please provide cover letter and resume to our consultants: www.northgroupconsultants.com/jobs

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5. Post your job

   To find executive vice presidents for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any executive vice presidents they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level executive vice presidents with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit executive vice presidents, 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 executive vice president

   Once you have selected a candidate for the executive vice president 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 equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new executive vice president 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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