NEOGOV · 18 hours ago
Small Business Consultant - Retail Growth
Fullerton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50/hr - $55/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company that hosts the Orange County / Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network, partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. They are seeking a Small Business Consultant with extensive experience in the retail industry to provide no-cost technical assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners in Orange County.
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Responsibilities
Provide consulting, training, and information services in the region to pre-venture, start-up, 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 county-wide 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
Qualification
Required
Must be previous or current small business owner
Key understanding of small business issues related to retail
Extensive knowledge in the ins and outs of day-to-day retail operations, employee management, staff operations, budget analysis, pricing models, inventory control, and lease negotiations
Proven ability to identify and implement strategies to scale retail businesses
In depth understanding of lease negotiations, renewals and tenant-landlord relations
Experience in refinishing or reinventing retail business models to adapt to changing markets
Familiarity with retail-focused technology solutions, inventory software and e-commerce platforms
Hands-on experience leading growth initiatives for multi-location business
Experience in creating effective sales strategies and improve in-store conversions
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 agency(s), business resources, and the general public
Computer skills with working knowledge of various software packages are necessary
Minimum Bachelor's degree in a business-related 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
Preferred
Bilingual – Spanish or Vietnamese, preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency with computers and web-based research
Benefits
ASC offers comprehensive benefits based on employment classification.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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