What is a business manager?
A business manager is a professional who manages the business affairs of an individual (such as an executive, athlete or entertainer) or an organization. When managing the affairs of an organization, a business manager supervises and leads a company's operations and its employees while also performing tasks to ensure company productivity and efficiency.
How do you hire a business manager?
You can source business management talent on Upwork by following these three steps:
- Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a business manager.
- Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
- Shortlist and interview business managers. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview.
Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of business manager you need to complete your project.
How much does it cost to hire a business manager?
Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.
- An experienced business manager may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
- A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their business management services more competitively.
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How do you write a business manager job post?
Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
Job post title
Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample business manager job post titles:
- Looking for project manager to oversee launch of new products
- Need business manager to handle the professional affairs of an up and coming music artist
- Professional capable of supervising company department needed
Project description
An effective business manager job post should include:
- Scope of work: From overseeing an operation to supervising employees, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
- Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
- Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, types of clients, or environments, mention this here.
- Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.
Business manager job responsibilities
Here are some examples of business manager job responsibilities:
- Perform data collection, analysis & reporting for the operation
- Incorporate organization skills in order to align diverse stakeholder groups and deliver measurable business outcomes
- Develop and deliver multi-year roadmaps, set goals and oversee execution
Business manager job requirements and qualifications
Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in business manager. Here are some examples:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Minimum five years in supervisory position
- Master’s degree in business required