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Business Field Advisor - Amarillo
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Position Number: 5058304
Location: Amarillo, TX
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Business Field Advisor - Amarillo
Amarillo
36568BR
Northwest Texas SBDC Region

Position Description
Performs professional counseling and training to the area businesses in a 13-county area of the Texas Panhandle. Assist existing businesses with expansion into other regional and international markets.

Major/Essential Functions

Assess client needs.
Provide counseling that includes financial, regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on the various aspects of starting and expanding a successful small business including, but not limited to:
- analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management, and operations
- guiding the development of business plans and financial packages
- calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios
- preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements
- conducting quality-based assessments, troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement
- guiding business start-ups to include employment requirements
- providing information on federal, state, and local regulations and programs and guiding pre-venture, start-up, or advanced-stage existing businesses.
Plan and lead training on subjects relevant to small business start-ups and growth
Recruit government, private, and public entities, businesses, and businesspersons to provide voluntary training
Assist in the transfer of university-based knowledge to the small business community
Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into the Neoserra client information management system
Other duties as assigned by the Center Director
Promote the program and advocate for small businesses through presentations to communities and entities
Develop relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, SBA, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade groups, educational institutions, legislators, and hosts
Assist in developing appropriate advertising, promotion, and marketing materials
Assist in business disaster recovery
Develop a Sustainable & Resilient Rural Economy Academy

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field plus two years experience in business, management, marketing or a related field. Additional related experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field with a minimum of 3 years work experience in business or a related field
Accounting background or lending experience
Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Outlook Calendar & Zoom)
Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, have good interpersonal skills, display initiative, and demonstrate professionalism

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.