Business Development Manager, Sr. jobs in Connecticut

Overview
The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is seeking a small business expert to serve as
its part-time Access to Capital Advisor, based in our Hartford office.

The Business Advisor has a multi-faceted role within the Client Services Team. They are responsible
for developing and delivering relevant, cutting-edge, quality entrepreneurial programs and services
focused on all aspects of Access to Capital to WBDC clients to achieve optimal economic impact
outcomes. The Access to Capital Business Advisor will be responsible for educating clients and staff
on the elements of financial management and accessing capital for businesses of all sizes. Key
knowledge areas include: financial accounting, access to capital from traditional and nontraditional
sources, preparing to access capital, and helping clients to identify the right source of capital for them
and their business, etc.

This person will also be responsible for engaging clients, volunteers, and the community. This position
is a key contributor for enhancing and maintaining WBDC’s strategic competitiveness as the preferred
provider of entrepreneurial training in Connecticut. The Access to Capital Business Advisor will report
to WBDC’s Capitol Region Program Manager.

This is a full time role. At least two days/week will be worked from our Hartford office, and the
remaining days can be done remotely. Occasionally, evening or weekend work may be required.
Travel around the state and to our offices in Stamford, Waterbury, New Haven, and New London, as
well as other locations across Connecticut, will be required on a regular basis. The salary range for the
role is $70,000 to $75,000 plus benefits, commensurate with experience.



Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and deliver WBDC’s Access to Capital program, in collaboration with other

• Enhance and deliver WBDC entrepreneurial Access to Capital programming through live and

• Advise and assist clients on all aspects of launching and/or scaling a small business and

• Enhance existing offerings and develop new programs to address changing client needs and

• Develop/maintain working knowledge of LivePlan, an online business planning tool to utilize in

• Develop/maintain working knowledge of micro enterprise and small business programs in

• Develop/maintain a working knowledge of latest tools available to provide entrepreneurs with

• Assist Program Team with WBDC’s grant programs, including providing pre- and post-funding

• Follow-up with clients after classes, grant applications and advising, to boost client engagement

• Complete required data for compliance on a timely basis, within 48 hours after each class/

• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and lenders around Connecticut
• Engage financing programmatic volunteers; develop and maintain relationships with volunteers,

including vetting volunteer instructors, counselors, and advisors; work with team to ensure
seamless tracking and reporting

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client interactions
• Represent and assist at WBDC programs and events
• Represent WBDC at partner events and meetings
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, or relevant field; Master’s in Business Administration or

banking, lending, economic development, or micro-enterprise, with experience delivering training
and counseling/coaching to small business owners strongly preferred

• Finance experience
• Knowledge of current financing trends and best practices
• Knowledge of food businesses a plus
• Experience in community outreach
• Experience working with diverse communities or underserved populations
• Excellent communication, writing, organizational and decision-making skills
• Excellent presentation/public speaking skills to small groups in person and virtually
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Sensitive to the needs of a diverse client base
• Availability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed
• Fluency in English required, Spanish a plus
• Must have own transportation as this position requires travel between locations
  

About Us
Headquartered in Stamford with regional offices in New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury and New London,
the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is the statewide leader of entrepreneurial
education for women. WBDC’s mission is to support economic prosperity for women and strengthen
communities through entrepreneurial and financial education services that create and grow
sustainable jobs and businesses across Connecticut. WBDC educates, motivates and empowers
women to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. Since 1997, WBDC has educated and
trained more than 18,900 clients in all of Connecticut’s 169 towns—helping women to launch, sustain
and scale over 14,000 businesses, create and maintain over 31,000 jobs in Connecticut, and access
more than $57 million in capital. Visit ctwbdc.org for more information.

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WBDC offers a competitive benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a
retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays, in a supportive working environment.

How We Operate
We are a team of over 30 talented individuals who collectively deliver outstanding results through a
high level of passion and commitment.

Please apply if you:

• Possess an Entrepreneurial Mindset – creative, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic
• Seek to inspire and empower those around you, whether they are clients or colleagues
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are comfortable with change
• Take initiative, and are willing to go above and beyond to achieve results
• Are highly detailed, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in setting and meeting deadlines
• Can work independently, and see the big picture while working in the day-to-day
• Prosper in a culture of teamwork and growth, and value collaboration
• Are passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs and small business owners
  

How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their cover letter, and resume to resumes@ctwbdc.org. Please list
WBDC ACCESS TO CAPITAL BUSINESS ADVISOR in the e-mail subject line. No phone inquiries.

Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

WBDC, Inc. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
WBDC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. We welcome qualified applicants to receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, or veteran status.

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