How to hire a new business manager

How to hire a new business manager, step by step

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

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your new business manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a new business manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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

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

   Type of New Business Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   New Business Manager	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.	$26-75
   Day Manager	A day manager oversees the daily operations of an organization, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently according to company standards and regulations. As a day manager, it is their duty to set priorities and goals, establish timelines and guidelines, manage budgets, delegate responsibilities among teams, and supervise staff performances, solving issues or concerns when any arise... Show more	$14-30
   Manager	Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department... Show more	$17-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Business Plan
   • Business Development
   • Lead Generation
   • Gross Profit
   • Sales Process
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Sales Strategies
   • Term Care
   • Sales Associates
   • Logistics
   • Direct Reports
   • Product Knowledge
   • Inventory Management

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the logistics of seating teams and functional units in this overcrowd call center.
   • Manage the daily operations of a 30-plus-person team of coordinators and new local associates during periods of multi-store openings.
   • Manage a portfolio of inpatient and outpatient products market to major academic medical centers, community hospitals and nursing homes.
   • Increase VW new car sales from 90 to 120 per month average, along with PVR, CSI and ESI.
   • Maintain dealership CSI score above zone average for sales satisfaction.
   • Train new issue coordinators as they come onto the team.

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3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, new business managers' average salary in kentucky is 63% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level new business managers earn 65% less than senior-level new business managers.
   • Certifications. A new business manager 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 new business manager's salary.

   Average new business manager salary

   $93,395yearly

   $44.90 hourly rate

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   Entry-level new business manager salary

   $55,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average new business manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$134,365	$65
   2	New Jersey	$128,871	$62
   3	Connecticut	$127,819	$61
   4	California	$123,679	$59
   5	District of Columbia	$116,586	$56
   6	Massachusetts	$111,342	$54
   7	Maryland	$99,262	$48
   8	Washington	$95,638	$46
   9	Michigan	$94,317	$45
   10	Wisconsin	$92,825	$45
   11	Colorado	$84,782	$41
   12	Minnesota	$83,845	$40
   13	Virginia	$83,224	$40
   14	Pennsylvania	$80,857	$39
   15	Missouri	$73,026	$35
   16	Illinois	$72,453	$35
   17	Utah	$71,558	$34
   18	Indiana	$69,634	$33
   19	Texas	$68,730	$33
   20	Nebraska	$66,887	$32

   Average new business manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$154,673	$74.36	20
   2	DoorDash	$147,373	$70.85	49
   3	Novartis	$142,981	$68.74	9
   4	Poshmark	$139,381	$67.01
   5	Pwc	$138,489	$66.58	1,368
   6	Airtable	$136,092	$65.43
   7	Citi	$130,631	$62.80	21
   8	Square	$121,806	$58.56
   9	Macy's	$120,830	$58.09	38
   10	Stryker	$120,791	$58.07	16
   11	Sony Electronics	$120,315	$57.84	5
   12	Morgan Stanley	$119,315	$57.36	15
   13	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$117,787	$56.63	226
   14	Eversource Energy	$113,102	$54.38	1
   15	IBM	$112,205	$53.94	19
   16	PanAgora	$110,493	$53.12
   17	Burlington	$109,999	$52.88	173
   18	Gap Inc.	$108,845	$52.33
   19	Astellas Pharma	$108,310	$52.07	49
   20	HP	$106,852	$51.37	4

4. Writing a new business manager job description

   A new business manager 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 a new business manager job description:

   New business manager job description example

   Inspired to grow with your experience, learn and share with new colleagues?
   Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.
   
   We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.
   
   Fiber Foodservice Europe-Asia-Oceania (EAO) business segment offers high quality molded fiber and paperboard packaging for food and beverages across Europe, Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa. We serve quick service restaurants, coffee shops, retail and vending operators as well as egg, fruit and vegetable producers. We also operate with a broad range of Fast Moving Consumer Goods customers. The segment has a turnover of €1.3 billion (2021). The business has about 6,600 employees and 34 manufacturing sites across Europe, Asia, Oceania, Middle East and Africa.
   
   HEAD OF NEW BUSINESS PROGRAMS, FIBER FOODSERVICE EAO
   Do you strive in moving business programs forward with teams across the business?
   We are looking for an experienced Head of Programs to lead the execution of our New Business initiatives in Smooth Molded Fiber (SMF) and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) areas.
   The role reports to SVP, New Business, Fiber Foodservice EAO and is a key member of a core New Business team for the segment. The preferred locations include Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany however the role can be located in any of the Fiber Foodservice sites in Europe
   
   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
   The purpose of the role is to lead the New Business programs and execution of business cases with cross functional teams across the organization. This includes:
   Planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the program activities and reporting for the New Business programs Identifying and creating program teams for each agreed initiative and/or business case with participants across the organization Planning the program scope, deliverables, milestones, and timelines Creating action plans to achieve the agreed results Program follow-up and progress reporting ensuring the program achieves desired business results, and any deviations are identified early Structured communication to the various stakeholders with regards to respective program status Leading the virtual program teams ensuring engagement and high-performance culture grounded in the company values Care, Dare and DeliverProgram quality assurance Program governance
   
   KEY SUCCESS FACTORS AND QUALIFICATIONS
   This role requires strong project management skills and experience on large scale, cross functional business programs, as well as virtual leadership skills. The role works in close collaboration across the organization, including the New Business leaders for FMCG and SMF, local Market Unit and Manufacturing Sites, Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, Innovation, R&D, Project Management, to achieve our strategic goals.
   College, university, or equivalent degree Proven project and program management skills in global context, preferably including manufacturing Commercial acumen and broad business knowledge Ability to effectively manage complex projects with scale, scope and priorities Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, comfortable working in a matrix environment with strong stakeholder management skills Proven track record of leading and engaging people and developing high-performing teams Effective communication and interpersonal skills Proven track record of achieving results and delivering on plans, holding self and others accountable to meet commitments Proactiveness to continuously finding solutions to various challenges Ability to analyze data and details and developing insights supporting business decisions Global perspective - taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens Courage to address difficulties and potential derailers for the programs Alignment with Huhtamaki's values and passion for caring about food, people and the planet
   
   WHAT'S IN IT FOR you?
   The opportunity to drive large scale transformational business programs with sustainability in the core of the strategy. You will get to work with experienced, high-quality colleagues and stakeholders, while at the same time having full responsibility over driving specific programs forward.
   Join us to shape the future together!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right new business manager 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:

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with new business manager 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.

   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 new business manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect new business manager 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 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.

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