Business Management Proposal Questions

[FuZe]

I have a situation I was hoping you YE's could help me with?

I'm currently 1 of 4 employees at a local "business". The owner of this business hired a new manager about a year ago, when the past manager moved onto bigger things. This new manager has neglected the business and we aren't making 1/5 the money we were at the same time a year before.

Months ago we sent a letter to the owner telling him how this new manager was neglecting his business, customers, and the upkeep on his facility...

The owner is finally catching on and isn't very happy with his manager. In turn, the manager is now trying to do a rush job and catch up. This manager does not know what to do, or how to do it, and by doing so is actually making things worse in some ways.

My "friend" who is also an employee knows the owner, and I think the owner knows my "friend" is capable of running the business and getting sales back up where they should be.

How should my "friend" go about seeking the position? Would it be best to wait and see if the current manager is fired? Or go ahead and schedule a meeting with the owner? Write a letter?

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Any advice extremely appreciated,

Thank you!

[magic_man64]

I would say go for it. There really is nothing to lose by approaching the owner directly, assuming he is very aware that this current manager is running things into the group.

I would suggest, as you said, writing a letter directly to the owner. Be sure int he letter the have your "friend" explain why he would be suitable for the position, what qualities he brings to the table in filling the position, and finish off with asking to set an appointment for a casual lunch.

The lunch could end up being a job interview, your friend should dress to impress, but avoid coming off as overly confident or abrasive. Keep to the facts, both in the letter and at the meeting.

Best,
Aaron