Small Business Consultant - Marketing

Small Business Consultant Marketing Salary Hourly Location Fullerton CA Job Type Parttime Job Number Department Research Grant Employees Opening Date Closing Date PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network is a federal program partially funded by the US Small Business Administration & the California Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development The SBDC is hosted by CSU Fullerton The purpose of this grant is to provide nocost technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners in Orange County The

CSUF SBDC

is seeking a Consultant with extensive marketing experience •Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a GrantContract over a specified period Employment for this position beyond current GrantContract funding is contingent upon continued funding or new GrantContract Essential Duties Provide consulting training and information services in the region to preventure startup and small size businesses Maintain client database by preparing detailed written assessment and make recommendations for improvements Keep abreast of business trends techniques and processes Work collaboratively with peers and the business community to expand expertise Community outreach responsibilities will include public presentations to key stakeholders and service on appropriate boards and committees related to economic development Travel as required to perform cross countywide job functions Complete all forms and maintain client files as required by the SBA Document information assistance and outcomes of sessions with clients related to consulting and training activities performed by the consultant Provide Center with timely reports related to milestones and success stories of client's economic outcomes Other duties as assigned Qualifications Must be previous or current small business owner Strong understanding of strategic marketing plans understanding the steps to implement and execute various efforts associated with marketing plans evaluating the results of various marketing campaigns in achieving overall business objectives and assessing market resource outcomes A proven record of integrating successful marketing initiatives across multiple channels traditional and digital that directly contributed to revenue growth brand expansion and market penetration for small businesses Expertise in identifying and capitalizing on emerging marketing opportunities Demonstrated ability to execute integrated campaigns that utilize a mix of traditional and digital channels Skills in designing customer journeys and experiences that enhance retention and satisfaction and engaging storytelling to drive customer engagement Experience in advising small businesses Experience delivering business presentations on a variety of topics in a public setting to diverse audiences Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with staff clients government agencys business resources and the general public Computer skills with working knowledge of various software packages are necessary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual - Spanish or Vietnamese preferred Strong interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency with computers and webbased research

EDUCATION

Minimum Bachelor's degree in a businessrelated field or equivalent experience in business management or financial analysis minimum four years or bachelor's degree in any field with two years of business management or business ownership

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lifting of up to lbs; periodic bending; longterm periods of sitting; long term periods operating a computer