SBDC Corridor Business Consultant
About The Position
The Corridor Business Consultant is responsible for providing consulting and workshop delivery to at community locations throughout the city. The Consultant will work directly with business owners on business stabilization and growth including business plan development, financial analysis, market research, business management, operations, and access to capital. The incumbent is responsible for managing a portfolio of clients including regular follow-up and coordination of all activities on behalf of the client. This position will be the on-the-ground connector of target entrepreneurs to business services and resources within the Philadelphia ecosystem. The Consultant will be responsible for leading monthly and quarterly workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning topics. This is a 12-month, grant-funded position with possibility of continued funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing, communications, or a related field
- At least 4 years of related experience in marketing
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Strong customer-service skills
- Experience working with CRMs
- Highly professional and collegial work style
- Ability to work effectively in a high volume, fast-paced, highly collaborative educational environment
- Ability to work independently under general supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work concurrently on multiple projects with varying timelines and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated understanding and awareness of cultural diversity
- Understanding of and compliance with the Code of Professional Conduct
Responsibilities
- Providing consulting and workshop delivery to community locations throughout the city.
- Working directly with business owners on business stabilization and growth including business plan development, financial analysis, market research, business management, operations, and access to capital.
- Managing a portfolio of clients including regular follow-up and coordination of all activities on behalf of the client.
- Serving as the on-the-ground connector of target entrepreneurs to business services and resources within the Philadelphia ecosystem.
- Leading monthly and quarterly workshops on entrepreneurship and business planning topics.
Benefits
- A hybrid work schedule
- Full medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
- Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION-FREE
- A generous retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
