Innovative Consultant, Small Business Operations and Management

Job overview

The Innovative Consultant, Small Business Operations and Management role is hybrid, based in Charleston, SC, with approximately three days of domestic travel per week and remote client work on non-travel days. Compensation is stated as $130,000–$165,000 per year. The role supports Cogent Analytics’ work helping privately held businesses improve and grow. The consultant works with a portfolio of five to six small-business clients, applying operational and financial methods to improve performance and liquidity. The role leads client change efforts, monitors KPIs and finances, and coordinates with internal teams to deliver measurable, sustainable results.

What you'll do

• Manage a portfolio of five to six small-business clients
• develop and implement business solutions
• monitor KPIs and financial performance
• manage client relationships from opportunity through project completion
• coordinate scope, timelines, and deliverables
• complete invoicing and reporting
• travel to client sites approximately three days per week.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

small business operations consultant

cogent analytics

charleston sc

hybrid

$130k-$165k/year

domestic travel

three travel days weekly

english and spanish

client consulting

financial improvement

kpi monitoring

change management

small business

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-covered travel.
• After a minimum 90-day 1099 contractor evaluation period, successful candidates may be reviewed for transition to a full-time W-2 role with comprehensive benefits.

Why this role

Professional proficiency in English and Spanish is required. New project directors begin as 1099 contractors for at least 90 days, with an opportunity to be reviewed for transition to a full-time W-2 role. Travel is covered by the company.

About the employer

Cogent Talent Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.