Business Letter of Recommendation Template

[Company Letterhead or Recommender Information]
Name: [First Last]
Title: [Title/Role]
Company: [Company Name]
Address: [Street, City, State/Province, Postal Code, Country]
Email: [Email] Phone: [Phone]
Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]

Recipient/Organization
Name/Title: [Hiring Manager / Selection Committee / Procurement Lead]
Company/Organization: [Name]
Address: [Street, City, State/Province, Postal Code, Country]

Subject: Recommendation for [Candidate/Company Name]

Greeting

Dear [Name / Committee / To Whom It May Concern],

Relationship and Capacity

I am pleased to recommend [Candidate/Company Name] for [role/opportunity/contract]. I have known and worked with [him/her/them/this company] for [duration] as [your role in relation — manager, client, partner] at/with [Company]. In this capacity I observed performance, professionalism, and integrity firsthand.

Summary of Strengths

[Candidate/Company Name] consistently demonstrates [three to four strengths: leadership, execution, client service, strategic thinking, financial acumen, technical expertise]. These strengths translate into measurable outcomes and dependable collaboration.

Evidence of Impact

Project or responsibility
• Situation: [brief context].
• Actions: [what they led/delivered].
• Results: [quantified outcome: revenue %, cost savings, deadlines met, KPI lift, NPS, uptime, defect reduction].

Stakeholder value
• Clients or internal partners benefited through [service improvements, risk reduction, quality gains].
• Example: [short metric or testimonial snippet if available].

Competencies and Conduct

Professional skills: [planning, communication, negotiation, analytics, technical stack].
Teamwork and leadership: [mentoring, cross-functional work, conflict resolution].
Reliability and ethics: [meeting commitments, safeguarding confidential information, compliance mindset].

Comparative Assessment

Across the [number] professionals or vendors I have managed in similar roles, I would place [Candidate/Company Name] in the top [X%] for [execution quality, responsiveness, stakeholder satisfaction]. This ranking reflects consistent performance across multiple quarters/projects.

Role or Opportunity Fit

The requirements of [target role/contract/program] align with [Candidate/Company Name]’s strengths in [key competencies]. Given past results in [domain/industry], I am confident [he/she/they/this company] will deliver immediate value and scale effectively.

Closing Endorsement and Contact

I recommend [Candidate/Company Name] without reservation for [role/opportunity/contract]. Please feel free to contact me at [email] or [phone] if further information would be helpful.

Signature Block

Sincerely,
[Signature if sending hard copy]

[First Last]
[Title], [Company]
Email: [Email] Phone: [Phone]