Business Consultant-Macon

About the role

Join an environment that has been named by Georgia Trend as a “Best Place to Work”. Our team consists of a well-respected and collaborative group of professionals committed to using their areas of expertise to enhance the economic well-being of the small business community. As a trusted Business Consultant, you will enjoy applying your knowledge to help small business clients reach their goals by providing a wide range of educational and consulting services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality individual instruction to entrepreneurs, business owners, and business managers. Analyze situations, make recommendations, and educate clients with regard to business plans, market feasibility, financial viability, operations management, and legal structures, to name but a few topics.
• Maintain an appropriate level and mix of clients as noted by annual goals and strategic plan objectives.
• Develop and deliver high quality business training programs that are responsive to the needs of the business community served. Generate curricula for business programs, seminars, conferences, etc. for the local business interests.
• Determine and initiate topics, agendas, instructors, instructional materials, location, time and other resources required. Create and produce instructional materials. Serve as an instructor of business training programs and secure qualified outside instructors, as needed. Effectively market business training programs within assigned communities, so as to meet annual goals.
• In addition to maintaining a broad base of business knowledge, develop specific and relevant area(s) of expertise within the arena of business development. Apply this knowledge through development and delivery of new training programs, consulting tools, research projects, co-consulting and/or other impact measures.
• Direct clients to other appropriate sources of business information and assistance. Disseminate pertinent information to the business community via various media.
• Serve as an advocate of business development, expansion and retention in the area, thereby becoming a visible leader in the local business community. Work collaboratively with private-sector businesses, other economic development assistance units of the University System, and other units of State Government to further the economic well-being of Georgia’s citizens.
• Engage in public relations activities such as, speeches, presentations, active committee participation, and direct discussions. Relevant audiences include bankers, colleges and universities, chambers of commerce, economic development authorities, downtown development organizations, government agencies, local political offices, civic organizations, local media and potential program sponsors.
• Aid in the continued development, implementation, and updating of the organization’s strategic plan. Ensure that organizational goals and objectives are accomplished in a timely and thorough manner. Work with colleagues to develop and deploy annual action and marketing plans that align with the organizational strategic plan, are tailored to meeting the specific small business needs within the assigned geography, and capitalize on the skills of SBDC personnel.
• Support organizational improvement efforts by preparing and executing individual work plans, including professional development initiatives, which align with area office objectives.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of all business functions, including: financial analysis, business research, marketing, and accounting.
• Knowledge of the area economic development community, prior banking or accounting background and the ability to network is a plus.
• Knowledge of University and SBDC programs and operating philosophy and/or relevant management background preferred.

Skills

• Excellent analytical skills.
• The ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional development activities.

Benefits

Salary is $80,000 and an excellent benefits package including a defined benefits retirement plan.

Pay

$80,000

Schedule

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Location of Vacancy

Macon Area