EMPLOYMENT
With a 26-year record of launching business start-ups and fulfilling business dreams, our economic development, nonprofit organization is a $3MM multi-location agency with a strong culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, integrity, and accountability. Our team consists of talented, dedicated people who share our mission for strengthening the economy through quality business development and training to Hispanic entrepreneurs.
If you’re committed, dependable, and want to join the leading Hispanic nonprofit economic development organization in Florida, we’d like to talk to you! Salaries are accompanied by a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurances; paid holidays; PTO; and a retirement plan. At Prospera, equal talent will always get equal opportunity. Background checks and references are required.
CENTRAL FLORIDA
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
The primary responsibilities of the Business Development Consultant are to:
Provide one-on-one consultation and offer Hispanic entrepreneurs a wide range of assistance including, but not limited to:
- Perform initial analysis of new or existing business venture
- Conduct initial needs assessment to determine business strengths and weaknesses
- Analyze client’s business needs and formulating solutions
- Assist with client’s development and their relations with contracted professional providers
- Conduct weekly orientations in Spanish on how to launch a new business
- Evaluate clients and determine which community resource might be able to further assist them with their business
- Attend community and networking events on behalf of the organization
- Accurately enter required client information into database
Organize educational programs for Hispanic entrepreneurs throughout the year in conjunction with Business Development Specialist:
- Secure speakers and venue
- Set up training room with needed materials and instruments for the speaker
- Evaluate speakers at the end of each seminar Get firsthand experience in professional business consulting
Complete special projects and miscellaneous programs as assigned by the Regional Vice President.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, marketing, or a related field required
- Minimum of two years of prior work experience required, preferably in a small business environment
- Ability to present to small and large audiences and to a variety of target audiences required
- Must be able to research, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English and Spanish (Portuguese a plus)
- Ability to demonstrate intermediate knowledge of different industries and how they work
- Ability to multi-task and manage time efficiently
- Ability to build rapport and maintain professional relationships
- Experience working in small groups and/or facilitating teamwork
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Professional appearance and demeanor required
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record required
- Must have satisfactory results from background checks
