linkedin
Training Specialist and Business Consultant
Arkansas Economic Developers & Chamber Executives
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
Field
3 weeks ago
Business PlanningFinancial AnalysisMarketing StrategyMarket ResearchMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Workspace
Free
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
?%
Ready to ScanKey skills for this role
Business PlanningFinancial AnalysisMarketing Strategy
About the Role
Arkansas Tech University seeks a Training Specialist and Business Consultant to provide one-on-one consulting and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The role involves business planning, financial analysis, marketing strategies, and capital acquisition preparation.
Key Skills for This Role
Business PlanningFinancial AnalysisMarketing StrategyMarket ResearchMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Workspace
Responsibilities
- Provide confidential one on one consulting to entrepreneurs and small business owners on business planning, marketing, operations, and business development
- Assist clients in preparing business plans, financial projections, loan proposals, and other documentation for financing
- Analyze financial statements and business performance to identify opportunities and risks
- Develop and maintain an active pipeline of clients through outreach and relationship building with lenders, chambers, and economic development organizations
- Plan and deliver small business training workshops, seminars, or webinars
- Maintain accurate CRM documentation of consulting and outreach activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing, management, or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Own transportation and ability to operate a vehicle on official state business
- Ability to conduct evening and weekend work
- Ability to travel in state and out of state including overnight stays
Full Job Posting
Position Summary
- The Business Consultant provides confidential one on one consulting services and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners to support business startup, growth, and sustainability.
- Consultants assist clients with business planning, financial analysis, marketing strategies, market research, and preparation for capital acquisition.
- This is a full time, grant funded position.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide confidential, individualized consulting to entrepreneurs and small business owners on business planning, marketing, operations, and overall business development.
- Assist clients in preparing business plans, financial projections, loan proposals, and other documentation needed to pursue financing.
- Analyze financial statements and business performance to identify opportunities, risks, and strategies for improvement.
- Help clients evaluate business feasibility and market opportunities.
- Maintain accurate and timely CRM documentation of consulting and outreach activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, marketing, management, or related field.
- Proficiency in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in business or related field.
- Experience working with entrepreneurs or small businesses.
- Experience with financial analysis, capital acquisition, or lending.
- Professional experience in business ownership, business consulting, banking, economic development, or related business fields.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands
- Must have own transportation and meet requirements to operate a vehicle on official state business.
- Ability to conduct evening and weekend work.
- Ability to travel in state and out of state including overnight stays.
About Arkansas Tech
- Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution.
- Ranked No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021 22 and 2022 23.
- Offers more than 100 undergraduate and 40 graduate degree programs.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career