How to hire a manager of business consulting

How to hire a manager of business consulting, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager of business consulting hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a manager of business consulting, 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

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a manager of business consulting 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 a manager of business consulting that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of managers of business consulting.

   Type of Manager Of Business Consulting	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Of Business Consulting	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.	$45-83
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47
   Data Analyst	Data analysts are responsible for interpreting the company's statistics and providing sound recommendations to the organization. They manage the organization's data sets, usually related to market performance, finance, or human resources... Show more	$25-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Shared Services
   • Financial Services
   • Project Management
   • Client Facing
   • Cash Management
   • Business Development
   • Real Estate
   • Business Process
   • Internal Audit
   • Client Relationships
   • Payroll
   • Pre Sales
   • Business Operations
   • Healthcare

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead sales efforts for an ERP implementation project.
   • Manage several large engagements for clients in high-tech manufacturing, software, and healthcare relate industries.
   • Manage pipeline, validate solutions, and conduct ROI feasibility studies of business value for potential projects.
   • Manage a portfolio of inpatient and outpatient products market to major academic medical centers, community hospitals and nursing homes.
   • Develop ongoing staff training in compliance of the application of federal and state laws in the healthcare setting.
   • Assist in setting up the new start-up company including QuickBooks payroll and accounts payable, new employee hiring, and safety.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, managers of business consulting' average salary in oklahoma is 47% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers of business consulting earn 45% less than senior-level managers of business consulting.
   • Certifications. A manager of business consulting 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 manager of business consulting's salary.

   Average manager of business consulting salary

   $129,326yearly

   $62.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager of business consulting salary

   $95,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average manager of business consulting salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$156,804	$75
   2	Virginia	$146,545	$70
   3	Colorado	$144,979	$70
   4	New York	$144,481	$69
   5	Massachusetts	$137,920	$66
   6	Wisconsin	$136,474	$66
   7	Connecticut	$135,845	$65
   8	Nebraska	$134,714	$65
   9	New Jersey	$134,403	$65
   10	Minnesota	$129,707	$62
   11	Illinois	$127,655	$61
   12	Oregon	$127,314	$61
   13	North Carolina	$125,217	$60
   14	Washington	$124,000	$60
   15	Pennsylvania	$121,977	$59
   16	Nevada	$121,870	$59
   17	Texas	$119,474	$57
   18	Maryland	$119,110	$57
   19	Michigan	$117,249	$56
   20	Georgia	$117,200	$56

   Average manager of business consulting salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	SAP	$153,563	$73.83	79
   2	ServiceNow	$151,222	$72.70	29
   3	Amazon	$145,740	$70.07	760
   4	Publicis Sapient	$143,920	$69.19	1
   5	Microsoft	$139,834	$67.23	83
   6	Accenture	$139,601	$67.12	1,940
   7	Avanade	$138,612	$66.64	8
   8	Mbr Construction, Inc.	$138,517	$66.59	5
   9	HSBC Bank	$137,279	$66.00	2
   10	Peace Software	$136,484	$65.62
   11	Ernst & Young	$135,404	$65.10	1,529
   12	SDLC Partners	$131,491	$63.22
   13	BMO Capital Markets	$130,788	$62.88	39
   14	Virtusa	$127,636	$61.36	4
   15	Nielsen Holdings	$127,415	$61.26
   16	EPAM Systems	$122,372	$58.83	22
   17	Kforce	$120,824	$58.09	34
   18	Hansen Technologies	$120,680	$58.02
   19	CVS Health	$120,022	$57.70	835
   20	Aetna	$115,689	$55.62

4. Writing a manager of business consulting job description

   A good manager of business consulting job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a manager of business consulting job description:

   Manager of business consulting job description example

   At Perficient you'll deliver mission-critical technology and business solutions to Fortune 500 companies and some of the most recognized brands on the planet. And you'll do it with cutting-edge technologies, thanks to our close partnerships with the world's biggest vendors. Our network of offices across North America, as well as locations in India and China, will give you the opportunity to spread your wings, too.
   
   We're proud to be publicly recognized as a “Top Workplace” year after year. This is due, in no small part, to our entrepreneurial attitude and collaborative spirit that sets us apart and keeps our colleagues impassioned, driven, and fulfilled.
   Perficient currently has a career opportunity for a Change Manager / Lead Business Consultant. Job Overview: As one of our Organizational Change Management Consultants you will help our clients solve their greatest challenges by enabling employees to adopt new processes and technologies. Our Change Consultants are trusted advisors, strategists, facilitators, communicators, and trainers. We are passionate about enabling change, working collaboratively, and bringing our unique experience and perspectives to our clients and our own multi-disciplinary teams. Responsibilities Assists and facilitates project discovery to define Change Management requirements and strategy. Assists and executes Change Management activities and deliverables, driving technology-enabled projects towards high levels of user engagement and adoption. Interfaces and communicates with all levels of client project resources and stakeholders. Qualifications • Minimum 2-4 years professional experience in delivery of change management.
   • Previous consulting experience.
   • Advanced degree/education preferred. • Strong client management and executive level communication skills.
   • Fluent and current on Change Management trends.
   • Proven track record of delivering solutions within defined timeframes.
   • Experience in designing, developing, and delivering end-user training (web-based authoring experience preferred).
   • Experience in developing and executing Communications Plans and artifacts.
   • Change Management certification preferred.
   • Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
   • Be independent, self-driven and comfortable with ambiguity.
   • Flexibility to travel to client or Perficient locations. Benefits US Full-Time Employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, dental and vision Health Savings Account with Company Contribution Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Life, Accident, Disability insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Match Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays Discounts, Perks ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan) Variable Compensation All billable and leadership roles are eligible for one or more bonus and incentive plans. More About Perficient Perficient is the leading digital transformation consulting firm serving Global 2000 and enterprise customers throughout North America. With unparalleled information technology, management consulting and creative capabilities, Perficient and its Perficient Digital agency deliver vision, execution and value with outstanding digital experience, business optimization and industry solutions. Our work enables clients to improve productivity and competitiveness; grow and strengthen relationships with customers, suppliers and partners; and reduce costs. Perficient's professionals serve clients from a network of offices across North America and offshore locations in India and China. Traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, Perficient is a member of the Russell 2000 index and the S&P SmallCap 600 index. Perficient is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national, origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right manager of business consulting for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your manager of business consulting job on Zippia to find and recruit manager of business consulting 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 managers of business consulting, 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.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 manager of business consulting

   Once you've found the manager of business consulting candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new manager of business consulting. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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