The agency’s Charleston Office is hiring a new Business Coach
The West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WV SBDC) is hiring! Do you have the skills, drive and dedication to serve as a coach to the small business community in #YesWV? Then this role may be right for you.
As a division of the West Virginia Department of Economic Development, the WV SBDC plays a vital role in the state’s economic development. The center’s statewide network of business coaches assists small businesses and entrepreneurs in every stage of the business life cycle by providing one-on-one assistance to help clients clarify goals, develop skills, and acquire resources to operate a successful business.
“As a former business coach myself, I find it incredibly rewarding to work with individuals who have a dream and the determination to achieve it,” said Will Miller, WV SBDC Acting Director. “Witnessing those dreams become a reality is truly fulfilling. We have a fantastic team that is passionate about what they do and proud of their state. We are looking for someone who shares that same enthusiasm to join us.”
Tasks and Responsibilities
As a WV SBDC Business Coach, your duties will include the following:
- Identifying and contacting small and medium-sized businesses, assessing their needs and proposing and delivering solutions to enhance and expand their businesses
- Helping entrepreneurs develop business strategies and mitigate risks around new products, services and/or processes
- Coaching entrepreneurs through launching new businesses and growing or diversifying mature businesses
- Connecting clients to key resources for technical expertise and financial support
- Facilitating one-on-one sessions to help entrepreneurs develop appropriate business models, business plans, financial projections, cash flow models, marketing plans, loan packaging, hiring strategies, and customer relationships
- Conducting market research and competitive analysis
- Keeping current with entrepreneurial trends, market opportunities, and professional development
- Delivering various services as required associated with federal programs and awards
- Performing training workshops that meet the needs of customers and stakeholders
- Collaborating with other units of the host organization, the WV SBDC and other West Virginia Department of Economic Development units, chambers of commerce, local economic development agencies, and lenders
- Working collaboratively and effectively with partner organizations, including state and federal resource partners
- Contacting small businesses to promote the services of the West Virginia Small Business Development Center
- Identifying market opportunities and assisting in the development of business strategies
- Developing new services based on demonstrated client needs
- Maintaining current records of client engagement, proposals, project status and using a web-based customer relationship management system
- Participating in networking events with small businesses and stakeholders in the areas served.
Job Opening
The WV SBDC is seeking a full-time business coach in our downtown Charleston office. The business coach will be responsible to the WV SBDC deputy director and state director.
Requirements include:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or a related field
- Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in banking, business administration, industrial or labor relations, journalism or communications, demographic, economic, market or development research/planning or in the ownership/operation of a small business
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel
With a salary range of $40,000 to $55,000, the job includes paid time off and full benefits — not to mention the satisfaction you’ll receive from helping to grow and promote the small business climate in #YesWV.
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