HISPANIC BUSINESS INITIATIVE FUND OF FLORIDA INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Business Development Consultant
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Routine and regular availability during the day. Occasional early evening or weekend support may be required.
REPORTS TO: Vice President
STATUS: Exempt
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OVERALL PURPOSE: The overall purpose of the Business Development Consultant is to analyze the feasibility of a new business start-up or the growth and development of a current business.
FUNCTION and RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities of the Business Development Consultant are to: 80% Provide one-on-one consultation and offer Hispanic entrepreneurs a wide range of assistance
including, but not limited to:
Perform initial analysis of new business venture;
Conducting initial needs assessment to determine business strengths and weaknesses;
Analyzing client’s business needs and formulating solutions;
Assist with client’s development and their relations with contracted professional providers;
Coordinate the development of a business and marketing plan and determine type and scope of external resources necessary to implement the plan; and
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.
15% Manage the HBIF Internship Program
Attend job fairs;
Interview and select student interns;
Schedule and assign duties and tasks to interns;
Manage productivity and results from interns’ work;
Serve as liaison with school internship coordinator;
In conjunction with Business Development and Education Specialist, organize educational programs for Hispanic entrepreneurs throughout the year
Reserve venue;
Set up training room with needed materials and instruments for the speaker; and
Business Development Consultant 2
Evaluate speakers at the end of each seminar.
5% Complete special projects and miscellaneous programs as assigned by the Vice-President.
As needed: Perform all other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND SKILLS:
Graduation from an accredited College or University with a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, marketing, or a related field required;
Minimum of one year of prior work experience required, preferably in a small business environment
Ability to give presentations to small audiences required;
Must be able to research, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in
English and Spanish (Portuguese a plus);
Must have the ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of different industries and how they work;
Must be able to multi-task and manage time efficiently
Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain professional relationship;
Must have experience working in small groups and/or facilitating teamwork;
Must be computer literate;
Professional appearance and demeanor required;
Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with good driving record required; and
Must have satisfactory results from background checks.
This job description may not be all inclusive and is subject to change at any time. The
Business Development Consultant is expected to perform other duties as needed, assigned,
and/or directed by the Vice President. Position duties and descriptions may be modified
whenever deemed necessary by management.
Contact information:
Leonela C. Cole
Vice President | Hispanic Business Initiative Fund of Florida, Inc.
Office. 813-980-2765 | www.HBIFFlorida.org| [email protected]
