How to Hire the Right Business Manager for Your Business

2 weeks ago, a client of mine, David, a business owner reached out to me to give me feedback in regards to a business manager I had hired for him.

He mentioned that we had found him one with great leadership skills; who can lead, motivate and inspire staff to work towards business growth. He was also a good team player and a good communicator making it easier for him to have healthy work relationships with his staff and colleagues. He also understood the vision and the mission of the company and worked towards that.

As a result, David let me know that the candidate fit well in the organization and his processes were well streamlined. For the first time in a long while, he had time for himself and to focus on his business. Due to the innovation brought about by the new manager, they were about to launch a new product for the company.

Just like David, how can you hire a good manager for your business?

1. Do Not Be Quick to Hire

This means that when you are hiring, it is good to be intentional about it. Understanding what your business needs and your expectations are is important. This will help you come up with a clear job description and define the skills and experience you are looking for that will last in the long term and be beneficial to your business.

It also means that you consider taking your time when hiring. Do not hire the first person who comes along but consider testing the candidates’ capabilities and skills to see whether they would fit into the role and the organization and also get different perspectives from your team.

2. Consider Engaging Recruitment Experts

Like David, getting a recruiting expert can benefit you in several ways. Recruiting agencies for instance have the market knowledge and an extensive reach for the best talent.

They also help you save your time and cost by going through the numerous applicant’s CVs while knowing what to look for when getting the best talent for your firm and helps you reduce the chances of spending money and resources replacing the candidate because they are unfit for the role.

We also gave David additional services such as doing background checks and conducting a psychometric test on the candidate to ensure he met someone who matched his personality and that would be a good fit for the role and organization.

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3. Consider Doing Market Analysis for the Role

When hiring, it is important to research and know the market rate of the position you are looking to fill because it helps you find the best talent for your role and also ensures that you are offering a competitive package.

It is also important to know the nature of the role and the industry you are looking to hire from. For instance, if you are hiring for an NGO, they rarely work on Saturdays and thus may be hard to expect them to work on Saturdays.

4. Understand Exactly What You Are Looking For

Like David, he was aware of the kind of qualities he was looking for to fit his business’s needs and this helped when coming up with a Job description.

It is always important to identify what success as a business manager looks like and what to prioritize in terms of the qualities and skills you are looking for.

For instance, it is important to understand the years of experience you are looking for, the knowledge the candidate should possess and the education level you need them to have.

Having a list of your must-haves and what you can compromise on is crucial.

Conclusion

Hiring a bad manager can cost your business a lot of money and time and that is why ensuring that you hire the right fit is crucial for your business success.

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