SMALL BUSINESS BC – Business Plan Analyst
Temporary full time (12 month contract)
Small Business BC is a non-profit organization that is here to help British Columbia’s entrepreneurs grow successful and sustainable businesses. We celebrate and champion the thriving small business community within BC. We are supported by funds from Western Economic Diversification Canada and the BC Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness.
We are seeking a motivated individual with a passion for providing entrepreneurs with advisory services to assist them with their successful entry into small business ventures. Reporting to the Client Services Manager, this position is responsible for the delivery of professional quality Business Planning & Advisory products and services to clients and to coordinate all of the business planning services of SBBC.
JOB SPECIFICS*
To deliver professional quality Business Planning & Advisory products and services to clients of SBBC and to coordinate all of the business planning services of the SBBC.
Coordinates and delivers the internal Business Planning and Business Strategy consultancy at Small Business BC.
Delivers one-on-one, paid Business Plan/Strategy/Financing coaching, advisory and review services to clients
Develops and delivers education programming on a variety of business topics for the SBBC, including, Writing a Business Plan, Accessing Funding, Preparing a Pitch and Business Mapping
Develops new business advisory products, services and tools for the SBBC to sell to clients
Provides financing pathfinding for clients and makes referrals and recommendations to lenders.
Collaborate with other staff and subject matter experts to advise clients on access to various resources
Coordinates and maintains the Business Advisory capabilities of SBBC
Keeps current on business planning and business financing trends
Evaluates readily available information, published and unpublished and deciding whether it is appropriate to refer subject matter to other staff
Provides assistance, training, and advice to other staff within SBBC.
Creates content on business planning topics for SBBCs shared knowledge center
Establishes and manages relationships with organizations that refer clients for related Small Business BC products and services
Works to create working referral relationships with other organizations and financial institutions
Conducts outreach, awareness, and educational activities
Represents SBBC in the community as an expert on the topics of Business Planning, Strategy and Financing
Provides support for the Business Advisor team, in all aspects of client services, during busy periods, breaks and staff vacations.
Client Relationship Management
Establishes long-term relationships with clients
Enter client contact and interaction information into the SBBC’s CRM
Lookup client interaction history if necessary to provide better service to clients.
Other related duties
Supports Communications/Marketing functions of SBBC by doing outreach presentations
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
A degree or diploma in Commerce, Business Management, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, or Marketing or ECommerce, and extensive consulting, and teaching experience, or an equivalent blend of education and business-related experience.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in creating and editing business plans, business & strategy maps, and cash flow forecasting
Demonstrated experience creating and delivering seminars or other educational content related to business topics
Experience with working in an office environment, managing confidential material and information with discretion
Excellent knowledge of business planning, market research, bringing products or services to market, financing alternatives, and business start-up requirements
General knowledge of a wide variety of business subjects including small business practices across multiple industries
Excellent communication skills (in-person, email, telephone)
Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite, CRM, and Registrations Systems
Ability to provide excellent customer service under pressure and deal with multiple priorities
Ability to work in French is considered an asset, as well as additional languages (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Farsi)
Entrepreneurial mindset
Thrive in a fast-paced environment across multiple platforms with strong organizational skills, follow-through, and ability to juggle competing priorities with limited supervision
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
BCGEU Level: Range 18, step 1 $2135.68 bi-weekly (non-negotiable)
(Small Business BC is not a government department; however, this position is a part of the BC Government Employees Union)
Benefits: Full benefits package after the completion of 3 months
Paid vacation time and additional paid ‘Flex Days’ every three weeks
Be a part of a dynamic team working hard to making a difference within the small business community
APPLY
To apply for this position, please visit our website at http://smallbusinessbc.ca/careers/. No phone inquiries please.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Small Business BC is an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Salary: From $4,271.36 per month
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Work from home
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
This position is currently remote due to COVID-19, but will eventually be reporting to our Vancouver office.