How to hire a partner business manager

How to hire a partner business manager, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

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

   Type of Partner Business Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Partner 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.	$42-72
   Manager/Partner	A manager/partner or managing partner is a professional who manages the daily activities of a company as well as guides its overall strategic business direction. Managing partners must cooperate with other executives, board members, and employees to implement organizational goals, procedures, and policies... Show more	$30-67
   General Manager/Partner	A general manager/partner of any organization has many roles to perform. Depending on the industry they work in, they may be in charge of the management of operations, logistics, or maintenance... Show more	$15-105

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Human Resources
   • Cloud
   • Business Development
   • Financial Analysis
   • Business Operations
   • VAR
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Cloud Computing
   • Sales Pipeline
   • VMware
   • CRM
   • OEM
   • Channel Sales
   • Strategic Relationships

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Negotiate and lead conversion from off-the-shelf payroll software to robust automate solution with regional provider.
   • Lead and manage large RFP responses to ensure corporate objectives for profitability, sustainability, and operational delivery objectives are meet.
   • Set up and train production staff to utilize QuickBooks for assembly company inventory system for accurate information provide to commercial customers.
   • Function as ScrumMaster deploying SharePoint projects for company-wide implementation.
   • Supervise ERP technical and functional consulting staff during ERP implementations.
   • Involve in assisting category managers with identifying deletions for new items by leveraging internal POS.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your partner business manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A partner business manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, partner business managers' average salary in oklahoma is 55% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level partner business managers 42% less than senior-level partner business managers.
   • Certifications. A partner business manager 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 a partner business manager's salary.

   Average partner business manager salary

   $115,495yearly

   $55.53 hourly rate

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   Entry-level partner business manager salary

   $88,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 31, 2026

4. Writing a partner business manager job description

   A good partner business manager 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 partner business manager job description:

   Partner business manager job description example

   AMC Networks is the ultimate destination for mold breaking, genre defying, and premier storytelling. Operating in over 125 countries worldwide, we're the global leader in targeted subscription streaming and home to iconic and fan-favorite brands across television, independent film, production, distribution, gaming, and publishing.
   
   AMCN is behind some of the most celebrated and acclaimed original content in television and film history, from pantheon-level TV series Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul to Academy Award-winning independent dramas like Boyhood, to the biggest thing on cable for over ten years, The Walking Dead, and so much more.
   
   The company has a long history of building loyal and engaged fan communities, creating new formats, delivering new experiences, generating buzz, and we work hard every day to bring new and innovative stories and ideas to life.
   
   The primary function of the Business Affairs Coordinator is to efficiently support Business Affairs executives at AMC in their day-to-day job responsibilities, while demonstrating an ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. Solid time management and multi-tasking skills are essential. Position requires an individual who is highly organized, exhibits excellent judgment, is a self-starter and has an ability to work with a high level of detail, while interfacing with a variety of creative clients and high-level executives (internally and externally). Additionally, the individual will handle heavy call volume/correspondence/drafting/invoice processing.
   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
   Drafting basic form agreements, revise/redline/proofreading of agreements, writing correspondence, scheduling meetings, processing expense reports, arranging travel, and other administrative duties as assigned.Maintaining and updating of weekly status reports.Developing and implementing office systems and procedures, which support the overall department's needs and those of the executives to which this position reports Providing administrative support to three Business Affairs executives Prioritizing meeting requests and schedule accordingly Acting as liaison with all internal departments and external talent representatives Solving problems strategically and finding solutions, as required Managing the distribution of office correspondence, contracts/memos and incoming calls Managing special projects as designated, specifically, dealing with administrative and coordination issues
   
   QUALIFICATIONS (Required & Preferred)
   Bachelor's degree Minimum 1 year of experience in Business Affairs or Business and Legal Affairs experience in TV (preferably at a studio or network) supporting senior executives preferred Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Must be willing to work in Santa Monica, CaliforniaMust have work authorization to work in the United StatesA team player with strong work ethic Strong writing and communication skills Highly motivated self-starter
   
   The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right partner business manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with partner business managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit partner business managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your partner business manager job on Zippia to find and recruit partner business manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with partner 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 partner business manager

   Once you've found the partner business manager 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 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 partner 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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