Business Consultant, Business Management

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Rock Hill Area Manager of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Business Consultant provides counseling and delivers programs to individuals, businesses, communities, organizations and other agencies in a geographic area as assigned. Consultant will work collaboratively with private‑sector businesses to become a leader and instructor in the local business community.

• Consults and counsels prospective and existing business owners in all areas of business to encourage business growth and prepare them to apply for business funding.
• Conducts limited research to provide businesses with sources of information on taxes, regulations, finance and labor markets, sources of funding, etc.
• Follows the South Carolina SBDC Strategic Plan to ensure personal goals for key performance indicators are achieved and reports those personal key performance indicators through the Neoserra database.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings and office responsibilities, working effectively without direct supervision.
• Advocates for SBDC programs through public relation activities in the designated territory, as approved by supervisor.
• Maintains good working relationships with relevant agencies and community stakeholders.
• Assists in identifying and cultivating private‑and public‑sector management and capital resources to assist in economic development efforts.
• Completes 30 hours of professional development activities annually and remains current on best practices and industry trends.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Knowledge of basic business tools to include financial analysis, business research, marketing and accounting.
• Ability to speak in public to represent the SBDC at functions as varied as educational workshops and Chamber of Commerce events, and speaking with diverse group of individuals such as bankers, government officials, and resource providers.
• Ability to be a creative thinker to assist with problem‑solving, and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Master’s degree in business management, accounting, or marketing or five years as a business owner or in business development area.
• Experience creating and presenting business workshops to the business community is highly desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

Travel/Overtime Requirements:
Multi‑county travel is required.

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