Business Consultant

University of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline and at least (5) years of related experience required. Must be fluent in both Spanish and English. The business consultant must have a broad base of business knowledge, excellent research and analytical skills, and be a creative thinker to assist with problem-solving and effectively manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously. Must be familiar with cultures of the Hispanic communities and able to effectively provide assistance to any small business needing guidance. Multi-county travel is required to serve the assigned area. Applicants for this position must have a good working knowledge of basic business tools including financial analysis, business research, marketing, and accounting, and be proficient in the use of computers and MS Office. Consultants must be comfortable speaking in public to represent the SC SBDC at functions such as educational workshops, Chambers of Commerce, or other public events, and speaking with a diverse group of individuals such as bankers, government officials, and resource providers. Strong preference for experience working in or with small businesses and for consulting experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience and/or knowledge of commercial business financing. Self-starter, goal-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline
At least (5) years of related experience required
Must be fluent in both Spanish and English
Broad base of business knowledge
Excellent research and analytical skills
Creative thinker to assist with problem-solving
Effectively manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously
Familiar with cultures of the Hispanic communities
Able to effectively provide assistance to any small business needing guidance
Multi-county travel is required to serve the assigned area
Good working knowledge of basic business tools including financial analysis, business research, marketing, and accounting
Proficient in the use of computers and MS Office
Comfortable speaking in public
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience and/or knowledge of commercial business financing
Self-starter, goal-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment