Now Hiring - University of Kentucky - STEPS Business Coach (Elizabethtown, KY) in Lexington, KY

STEPS Business Coach (Elizabethtown, KY)

TE07294

81045:Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Elizabethtown, KY

$29 - $34/hour

Temporary

Full-Time

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Work Shift: M-F (some evenings/weekends required)
Hours Per Week : 40

Candidate will be responsible for:

• Helping entrepreneurs with overall business plan development

and strategy.

• Helping entrepreneurs develop business strategies and

mitigate risks around new products, services, and/or processes.

• Perform training workshops on a consistent basis.
• Coaching entrepreneurs through launching new businesses and

growing or diversifying mature businesses.

• Consulting on topics such as exporting, product development,

raising capital, and federal contracting.

• Connecting clients to key resources for technical and

financial support.

• Facilitating sessions to help entrepreneurs develop

appropriate business models, business plans, financial
projections, cash flow models, marketing plans, loan packaging,
core processes, and customer relationships.

• Conducting market research and competitive analysis.
• Identifying and contacting small and medium-sized businesses,

assessing their needs, and proposing and delivering solutions to
enhance and expand their businesses.

• Keeping up to date with current entrepreneurial trends,

market opportunities and skills training. Possess an
understanding of the entrepreneurial mind-set and the role
entrepreneurial skills play in economic development.

• Delivering various services as required associated with

federal programs and awards.

• Collaborating with other units of the host organization, the

Kentucky SBDC and other Kentucky SBDC locations, partners,
chambers of commerce, local economic development agencies and
lenders.

• Building and maintaining close professional relationships

with small businesses throughout Kentucky. Must be able to work
collaboratively and effectively with partner organizations,
including hosts, state and federal resource partners.

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience as

entrepreneurs, in small start-up settings, or with experience
advising new businesses through the startup process.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Contact small business to primarily promote the services of

the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

• Identify market opportunities and assist in the development

of business strategies.

• Develop new services based on demonstrated client need.
• Maintain current records of client firms, proposals, project

status, and timesheets using a PC-based customer relationship
management system.

• Participate in meetings and events of small businesses in the

areas served.

• Demonstrated understanding of how entrepreneurship and

related activities serve to strengthen and grow Kentucky’s
economy

• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who works well in an

independent setting.

• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to manage projects effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products with

emphasis on Excel.

• Ability to travel with a valid driver’s license.

No

03/10/2023

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