Start-Up Consultant at SolMeru

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Position Summary

In the role of Start-Up Consultant, you will be responsible for driving our client's entrepreneurs and businesses in a collective journey towards ultimate business success. Using proprietary methodology and tools, you will be assigned businesses who you will assist in thinking through key aspects of their business model and strategy. You will work closely with the Financial Modeler in developing their financial model and preparing them for an investment. The position is to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key Duties:

• Attracting high-potential and growth-oriented early stage ventures for our client's programs
• Screening and selection of business applicants, putting together and exciting cohort, including collection of relevant information and data
• Co-facilitating business development and workshops ensuring the successful adoption and use of our client's methodology and tools
• Execute individualized follow-up with the businesses: during implementation of plans made during the workshops, further assist in the proper adoption and use of our client's proprietary methodology and tools
• Ensure businesses arrive well-prepared for their business development workshops
• Liaise with the Director of Programs and Lead Facilitator on the progresses of the businesses, including compiling insightful progress reports
• Liaise with the Financial Modeler in the development of business financial models as well as the collection of data relevant to these models
• Reporting and documentation for funders, mentors, investors, and other stakeholders
• Assist in the development of investor presentations for the businesses

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• 5-8 years of experience in developing businesses, preferably in a senior consultant or business analyst role
• Inspirational problem solver with start-up experience preferable
• Ability to diagnose business needs
• Strong analytical skills and ability to conceptualize and actualize ideas and hypothesis
• Excellent communication skills and heightened ability to relate to people
• Nature problem solver: proven results with minimum supervision
• Experience across multiple sectors