CARTER & CARTER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC

Business Coach

Position Summary

Business coaches offer confidential one-on-one counseling in the area of start-up, business plan development, analysis and preparation of actual and projected financial statements, marketing to increase sales, and more. They provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the technical skills, training, and resources they need to start, sustain, and improve their businesses.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assisting clients with business plan design, including creating financial projections, budgeting, general accounting, break-even analysis, preparing loan packages, and preparing financial statements.
  • Assisting clients with market research, promotion, advertising and sales, sales forecasting, and market feasibility studies.
  • Providing training services based on set curriculums.
  • Aiding clients with the development of business procedures and systems, including inventory control, purchasing, total quality management, human resource management, and training.
  • Determining client needs and preparing plan of action.
  • Providing ongoing business assistance to a portfolio of clients.
  • Assisting the Supervisor in designing, marketing, and delivering training, including orientation, small business and entrepreneurship classes, and workshops. Work with program staff to ensure program quality.
  • Assisting the team in implementing marketing and outreach to attract clients.
  • Developing a working relation with other small business service providers and economic development agencies.
  • Staying relevant in business expertise.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in small business ownership either owning or working for a small business, banking, economic development, or community development preferred
  • BA/AA preferred (experience may substitute for education at the discretion of the hiring committee)
  • Self-starter, self-directed, and resourceful, able to work independently with minimal supervision and able to handle a high level of responsibility
  • Experience includes financial analysis, marketing, and business plan development
  • High attention to detail and ability to complete tasks on time
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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