Business Advisors - Beirut, Mount Lebanon

Reports To: The Business Advisor will report to Berytech Program Manager.

Job Overview: The Business Advisor/s (BA) shall possess the minimum qualifications and skill sets listed below. They must possess acute Business acumen and must have hands-on experience in the private sector. They will be responsible for making linkages, identifying sales leads and supporting SME’s in increasing their sales and growing their operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use their personal and professional networks to make linkages, identify networking opportunities and initiate collaborations that will bring sales leads
• Identify SME’s that could benefit from the program and onboard them after a criteria-fit assessment and initial needs assessment
• Understand the requirements of SME’s and source of business problems and develop solutions accordingly
• Is familiar with the Buyer- led approach: strive to understand the customers’ needs and how the SME’s can fulfill the needs and wants of these customers
• Performs an appropriate assessment of the SME’s and provide advice related to organizational improvements

Qualifications:

• Education: MBA or other advanced degree in relevant field
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic. French is a plus
• Personal characteristics:
  • Structured, organized and efficient work,
  • Able to work in a quick pace and changing environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create trusting and professional relationships with business owners and community members
  • Hands-on business experience with Lebanese firms
  • Robust professional network
• Competencies:
  • Logical and analytical skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Integrity and trustworthiness
  • Interpersonal / People skills
  • Professional commitment
• Abilities:
  • Willingness/ability to travel throughout Mount Lebanon and Beirut, as needed, to deliver on the assignment
  • Previous experience or knowledge in the buyer-led approach