How to hire a field consultant

How to hire a field consultant, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a field 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 field consultant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, field 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 field consultant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Field Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Field Consultant		$23-50
   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 Development Internship	A business development intern is responsible for supporting the organization's goals and objectives in providing the best services to clients and ensuring a smooth flow of operations with maximum productivity and efficiency. Business development interns observe the operational processes of the department and perform duties under the supervision of a direct manager or tenured staff... Show more	$12-20

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Analysis
   • Store Management
   • Guest Service
   • Project Management
   • Address Performance Issues
   • Fuel Sales
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Brand Awareness
   • Corporate Stores
   • Loss Prevention
   • Pre Sales
   • Technical Support
   • Commercial Cleaning
   • Financial Performance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage field building of advance PC base robotics controls for Fanuc painting robots.
   • Manage several SDLC phases for enterprise systems used by state government agencies to perform environmental and environmental management.
   • Maintain and update POS software.
   • Clean entrance area including windows and floors.
   • Guide franchises through implementation of POS software update.
   • Compose spill reports detailing site progress in accordance with EPA regulations.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, field consultants' average salary in oklahoma is 33% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level field consultants earn 54% less than senior-level field consultants.
   • Certifications. A field consultant 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 field consultant's salary.

   Average field consultant salary

   $71,792yearly

   $34.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level field consultant salary

   $48,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average field consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Texas	$84,700	$41
   2	Connecticut	$83,458	$40
   3	Massachusetts	$80,195	$39
   4	Ohio	$77,787	$37
   5	California	$77,666	$37
   6	Arizona	$76,777	$37
   7	Iowa	$75,037	$36
   8	Tennessee	$70,151	$34
   9	New York	$69,480	$33
   10	Minnesota	$69,412	$33
   11	Idaho	$68,652	$33
   12	Mississippi	$67,017	$32
   13	Georgia	$65,425	$31
   14	Indiana	$65,201	$31
   15	North Carolina	$64,770	$31
   16	Florida	$61,629	$30
   17	South Carolina	$60,788	$29
   18	Colorado	$59,931	$29
   19	Alabama	$59,810	$29
   20	Oklahoma	$59,430	$29

   Average field consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Dell	$111,936	$53.82	1
   2	Halliburton	$96,763	$46.52	3
   3	Chubb	$93,255	$44.83	4
   4	Integrated Research	$89,019	$42.80
   5	Ascendum	$87,244	$41.94	12
   6	Nationwide	$86,594	$41.63	17
   7	Vertex	$86,419	$41.55	9
   8	MassMutual	$83,987	$40.38	9
   9	EXL	$82,635	$39.73	3
   10	Coverall	$81,517	$39.19
   11	AAA FACILITY SERVICES	$81,082	$38.98
   12	CCC Intelligent Solutions	$80,074	$38.50
   13	Paris Baguette	$77,422	$37.22
   14	Dyno Nobel	$76,894	$36.97
   15	UnitedHealth Group	$69,322	$33.33	130
   16	Oklahoma Department of Commerce	$65,088	$31.29
   17	7-Eleven	$63,045	$30.31
   18	Indiana State Police	$45,837	$22.04	9

4. Writing a field consultant job description

   A job description for a field consultant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a field consultant job description:

   Field consultant job description example

   How would you like to help and serve the members of one of the most trusted brands in America? AAA has been around for 120 years with a proud tradition of service, innovation, and safety. This role is an ideal position for a person who would enjoy representing the interests of AAA Northeast within its contractor network, playing a significant role in driving adoption of AAA programs. Working within an assigned area, the Account Manager, is responsible for not only developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing automotive contractors (accounts) but establishing relationships with potential new accounts as well. This role does require extensive driving within the assigned area during daytime business hours, 3-5 days a week.
   Responsibilities
   Responsibilities:
   Build and maintain relationships between the Contractor network, the Club (Dispatch, Payment Processing, Auditing, Member Relations, Compliance Administration), and the Club's Preferred Partners.
   
   Conduct regular in-person contractor visits to build relationships, communicate and reinforce AAA program standards, as well as monitor and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
   
   Develop action plans to ensure minimum facility requirements and AAA standards are met.
   
   Analyze territory performance and seasonal resource requirements to ensure service levels are met.
   
   Manage new contractor process, including recruitment, screening, selection, and onboarding.
   
   Provide contractor consulting services regarding operational efficiency, financial performance, and viability.
   
   Support deployment of Road Service systems, technology, and equipment, (e.g., Dispatch system, apps, radios, tablets, testers).
   
   Prepare materials and coordinate contractor group meetings, including operational review meetings, workgroups, club events, and recognition events.
   
   Research industry best practices and technologies and share with peers and contractors.
   
   Other duties as assigned.
   
   Qualifications
   Education/Licenses/Certifications:
   High School diploma or GED required
   Bachelor's degree preferred in Business concentration or 5+ years relevant experience
   Valid driver's license required
   
   Experience:
   2 years Auto, logistics, and/or franchise business required
   2 years Customer Service required
   2 years Using financial and performance metrics required
   2 years Account Management required
   
   Skills & Abilities:
   Ability to think, act and be safe.
   Encourage, build, and maintain mutual trust, respect, and cooperation with others.
   Ability to listen to, understand, and communicate with others by telephone, in written form, electronically, or in person.
   Ability to apply sound judgement to produce appropriate outcomes to a variety of situations, including high volume and challenging situations.
   Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and accurately.
   Ability to operate a computer with relevant software applications.
   Ability to maintain confidentiality.
   Ability to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work to achieve specific goals.
   Ability to apply sound judgement to produce appropriate outcomes to a variety of situations, including high volume and challenging situations.
   Ability to source and monitor the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
   Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
   Ability to teach others how to do something.
   Ability to bring others together and trying to reconcile differences.
   Ability to persuade others to change their minds or behavior.
   Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
   Ability to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
   Ability to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find field consultants 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 field consultants they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level field consultants 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 field consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit field consultant 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 field consultants, 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 field consultant

   Once you've decided on a perfect field consultant 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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