Business Consultant Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

A Business Consultant, or Business Adviser, provides expert advice, analysis and solutions. They enable new and existing businesses to develop and expand. Their duties include developing business plans, advising on financial matters and identifying areas for growth within a company. 

 

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Business Consultant duties and responsibilities

A Business Consultant’s duties and responsibilities vary depending on the needs of the business. One company might require help in releasing a new product line, whereas another might need assistance in restructuring their management hierarchy and finances. Their main duties and responsibilities include the following:

  • Creating in-depth reports and presentations on a business’s processes
  • Providing forecasts and expectations
  • Suggesting solutions to business problems
  • Establishing methods for testing business applications and creating templates for reports used to monitor application effectiveness 
  • Hosting workshops and staff presentations within a company
  • Working closely with key customers to keep them updated on process changes designed to improve service
  • Establishing communication networks with other Consultants who work as IT or Recruitment Specialists
  • Studying new and potential trends within an industry
  • Discovering new opportunities and markets for businesses to expand in
  • Finding new financial avenues to keep a company solvent

 

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Business Consultant

Who are we?

Rocktop Partners is a Dallas/Fort Worth based specialized Registered Investment Advisor and Asset Management firm that uses applied analytics and intelligence to unlock the full potential of the $9 trillion residential mortgage market. Our Data & Analytics team discovers innovative ways to unlock the power of big data and apply actionable insights towards the purchase, sale, and asset management of multi-million/billion dollar seasoned whole loan pools. We build automated decisioning tools using artificial intelligence and machine learning applications that influence the core of our business - from our complex pricing models that predict long-term and short-term loan and housing market performance to our robust decision tree application to our niche legal application.

We are a dynamic, diverse and agile team that genuinely values mutual respect, learning, innovation, and results.

Who are you?

As a Business Analyst, you will act as liaison between business and technology teams in order to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements. You will assist in solving problems for internal business users by automation of processes through tasks, workflows and creating reporting for management.

What will you have to do?

  • You will contribute to the advancement of projects from inception to delivery and beyond. Key responsibilities include:

  • Assist in planning and designing business processes; assists in formulating recommendations to improve and support business activities

  • Assist in analyzing and documenting client's business requirements and processes; communicate these requirements to technical personnel by constructing basic conceptual data and process models, including data dictionaries and volume estimates

  • Define detailed acceptance criteria and test scenarios, ensure appropriate end user training and participate in the definition of technology solutions to meet client needs

  • Participate in meeting with clients to maintain communication channels during collaborative development effort

  • Participate in technical reviews and inspections to verify 'intent of change' is carried through phase of project

    What do you have to have?

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as information systems, computer science, computer engineering or related field required

  • One to three years of business analysis experience

  • Experience working with the interface of information technology with functional groups within an organization

  • Experience working with business processes and re-engineering

  • Experience working with computer programming concepts and basic language

  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members

  • Strong communication skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Good presentation skills to present to management and customers

  • Good personal computer and business solutions software skills

  • Ability to work in a team environment

  • Willingness to travel

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $28.00 to $36.00 /hour

    Experience:

  • business analyst consultant: 1 year (Preferred)

    Benefits:

  • Work from home

  • Flexible schedule

  • Other

    Company's website:

  • https://rocktoppartners.com/

    Benefit Waiting period may Only full-time employees eligible

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    Business Consultant

    Who We Are

    Send Me a Trainer is the first on demand in-home personal training mobile app franchise. We are the first to franchise an on demand technology business and are the hottest emerging franchise brand. We awarded three franchises in three months and will be the hottest fitness franchise of this decade.

    We are looking to expand our in-house team with a Franchise Business Consultant to support us in managing new franchisees as well as supporting internal franchise operations.

    This is a 100% remote work opportunity.

    Job Description

    This individual will support new Send Me a Trainer franchisees across the country, to include onboarding, training, and providing ongoing support to ensure franchisees are on target for Year 1 success. The individual will also look internally and help establish and improve our operations manuals and internal processes and procedures.

    As a Franchise Operations Manager, a typical day might include the following:

  • Facilitating and coordinating onboarding and training of new franchisees

  • Providing remote support as primary point of contact to new franchisees

  • Ensuring new franchises are ramping to hit predefined Year 1 targets

  • Responding to franchisee questions in a professional and timely manner

  • Evaluating franchise opening processes and providing solutions to drive performance

  • Following, executing, and enhancing operations manuals and checklists based on learnings and best practices

  • Assisting in the creation of operations tools and materials that drive continuous improvement to the franchise onboarding and training process

  • Support with preparing FDD updates and registration in different states

    Qualifications:

  • You have 3-5 years of knowledge and understanding of multi-unit operations, franchising, and company policies/procedures.

  • Individuals must have experience in franchise contracts and contract compliance.

  • General knowledge in franchise relations and understands functional support areas, including HR, Training, Marketing, Finance and Development.

    Compensation:

  • Based on experience: $50k-$80k

  • Eligible for equity incentive program

    To apply, please follow these instructions:

  • Include a resume and cover letter in your application

  • In your cover letter, please explain how your experience is relevant to this role?

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, $50,000.00 to $80,000.00 relevant : 3 years (Required)

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    Business Consultant

    Company Information:

    At Schooley Mitchell of North Texas we are in business to help businesses ensure they are optimized on their expenses. This is accomplished through a proven proprietary system and the utilization of an analyst team with over 20 years of experience. We are totally independent of service providers and work only for our clients. Our business is built on integrity and our goal is to not only save our clients money, but to also help others create additional streams of income.

    Position Summary:

    The Business Expense Consultant is an independent sub-contractor. This position allows the correct candidate to build additional streams of residual income with the potential of creating a lucrative full-time business. Key responsibilities include sourcing prospects, initiating and completing the sales cycle and implementing recommendations to reduce expenses for the client. This is a commission only position.

    Job Type: Part-time or Full-time

    Experience: (experiences listed are a plus but not necessary)

  • Sales

  • Marketing (Phone / Social Media)

  • Networking (Group / 1 on 1 meetings)

  • Telecommunications

  • Payment Processing

  • Effective Communicator

  • Business Operations / Management

    The correct candidate will enjoy socializing and networking. You must love being around people and not be afraid to build new relationships.

    Equipment Needed:

  • Car

  • Phone

  • Computer

  • Printer / Scanner

    Schedule – Flexible based on your availability and the availability of your prospects and clients

    Job Type: Commission

    Additional Compensation:

  • Commission

    Work Location:

  • Multiple locations

  • Fully Remote

    Benefits:

  • Work from home

  • Flexible schedule

    This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

  • Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

    This Job Is:

  • A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

  • Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED

  • A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

  • A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

    Schedule:

  • Other

    Company's

    • What does a Business Consultant do?

    A Business Consultant supports the growth of a business, drawing on their own skills and experience. A Business Consultant works with business owners or stakeholders to develop business plans. Their goals are to achieve financial success and expansion — either in size or in different markets. A Business Consultant is employed on a freelance basis or as part of a business consulting firm. They provide in-depth analysis regarding a business’s current practices. Business Consultants also provide solutions based on their findings and can train employees.

     

    Business Consultant skills and qualifications

    A Business Consultant has extensive knowledge in business administration, funding and development. While qualifications in business subjects are valid as it shows their core competencies, skills that are acquired through experience often prove more important than traditional qualifications. A successful Business Consultant will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

    • Cost and reward analysis
    • Portfolio and debt rebalancing
    • Business research and development
    • Market analysis
    • Rate of return, ROI, analysis
    • Business administration such as managing staff and delegating tasks
    • Data modeling to communicate complex ideas in easy to understand verbal, written or graph forms

     

    Business Consultant experience requirements

    Business Consultants need experience leading teams of people, communicating company flaws both with accuracy and diplomacy and clearly communicating and simplifying new ideas. An entry-level Business Consultant who has started a business, or someone who has managed a business at a Senior Level are ideal candidates. Senior Business Consultants need 5+ years of experience within a consultancy role. A Senior Business Consultant will need to show proven experience in a previous senior leadership role.

    A Senior Business Consultants will also need to show their success in developing companies through their previous advisory roles. Experience working within a specific industry is very helpful for example, a Business Consultant with experience in working in tech is more relevant to an IT company.  Whereas, a Business Consultant with previous experience in food service works well in the restaurant industry.

     

    Business Consultant education and training requirements

    Business Consultants have General Certificates of Secondary Education (GCSEs) in mathematics and English. Some have an A-Level in Business Studies or Economics. Further studies in business-related subjects at a university, such as Business Management, Economics or Marketing, are also desirable. Business support and mentoring provided by the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative is also useful for their career.

     

    Business Consultant salary expectations

    According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Business Consultant is £43,516 per year. Salary depends on factors such as experience, location and industry.

     

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    Business Consultant FAQs

     

    Why do companies need business consultants?

    Business Consultants provide unbiased analysis, extracting the necessary insight for creating an improved market share for a company. Companies need Business Consultants in order to expose unseen potentials within a business market or sector of business management. Business Consultants also prevent a company from becoming insolvent by helping them improve their financial strategies.

     

    Who does a Business Consultant report to?

    A Business Consultant reports to a Senior Business Consultant. A Business Consultant often works independently and is expected to carry out their own research. They must use their own knowledge, initiative and experience to take the lead when solving problems.

     

    How many years of experience does a Business Consultant need?

    Many Business Consultants have started their own business and grown them into profitable brands within just two or three years. The number of years of experience a candidate has isn’t as relevant as the measurable success they can prove within their field of expertise.

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