Business Enterprise Consultant I

State of North Carolina•Greenville, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the DHHS Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) is to enable people who are blind and visually impaired in NC to reach their independent living and employment goals. The primary purpose of the Business Enterprises Program (BEP) is to provide employment opportunities for legally blind individuals through the establishment of food service and vending facilities on government and private properties. These facilities are managed through agreements with the Division by trained and licensed blind entrepreneurs. The Business Enterprises Program administers the Randolph-Sheppard Act and state statutes which grant priority to blind vendors in the operation of retail facilities on government properties. This position serves as a business consultant to the blind operators. The work duties vary working with diverse location types and the unique individual skills and abilities of the managers/facility operators. The job duties include but are not limited to providing on-going assistance, coaching and support to established and new vendors in the day-to-day-operation of their business. Auditing the financial performance of each facility assigned. Conducting a formal review of monthly reports of purchases and cash flow as compared to invoices for purchases and banking/payroll records on an annual basis. Business consultants provide information as well as feedback regarding operators' performance in relation to the standard operating practices, inspect facilities quarterly to ensure that standards for sanitation and safety are maintained. Additionally, business consultants develop and implement corrective action plans, as needed. Extensive travel within the state is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, food service management, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in retail marketing, food service management, or a related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Working knowledge of food service management and safe food handling practices
General knowledge of accounting principles and basic bookkeeping

Responsibilities

Providing on-going assistance, coaching and support to established and new vendors in the day-to-day-operation of their business.
Auditing the financial performance of each facility assigned.
Conducting a formal review of monthly reports of purchases and cash flow as compared to invoices for purchases and banking/payroll records on an annual basis.
Providing information as well as feedback regarding operators' performance in relation to the standard operating practices.
Inspect facilities quarterly to ensure that standards for sanitation and safety are maintained.
Develop and implement corrective action plans, as needed.