Business Support Coach at Founders Factory Africa (FFA)

About The Role

• The Business Support Coach will play a pivotal role in guiding entrepreneurs who have completed our 6-week training program. These entrepreneurs have refined their business ideas, developed robust business models, and received a $5,000 grant to initiate their business plans.
• The coach will be instrumental in guiding these entrepreneurs through a structured 12-week program aimed at achieving key outcomes in market alignment, customer traction, and operational understanding.

Key Responsibilities:
Month 1: Business Deep-Dive and Analysis

• Conduct a comprehensive review of customer engagement, product viability, and business strategies.
• Participate in bootcamps, workshops, webinars, and 1:1 coaching sessions.
• Identify critical success factors and develop actionable pathways for entrepreneurs.

Month 2: Strategy Development and Execution

• Focus on an iterative cycle of strategy development and review.
• Execute strategies to address identified gaps and enhance the skills of the founding teams.
• Support Founders in implementing effective and targeted business solutions.

Month 3: growth and Scaling Strategy Implementation

• Guide the development and execution of growth and scaling strategies.
• Strengthen the business fundamentals to prepare for scaling.
• Ensure the strategies lead to sustainable revenue growth and reduced costs.
• Foster broader social impact by enhancing market value and creating more jobs.

Engagement Framework:

• The Business Support Coach will engage in a series of structured activities designed to foster deep entrepreneurial development and operational advancement. This framework outlines the interactions and expected outcomes across different engagement types:

Onboarding:

• Orientation to program goals and methodologies.

Duration: 1 week.
Selection Support:

• Assist in selecting entrepreneurs for each new cohort

Duration: 1 week.
Bootcamp Launch:

• Participate in the Boot camp, training and engagements with entrepreneurs

Duration: 1 week.
Monthly Workshops:

• Attend and facilitate sessions during the monthly in-person workshops to dive deep into key business topics.

Weekly Coaching:

• Provide personalised guidance in weekly one-on-one sessions.
• Collaborate closely with entrepreneurs during virtual working sessions, providing targeted guidance to overcome strategice challenges.

Weekly Team Meetings:

• Participate in teadm meetings to discuss progress and strategies.
• Office hours: Offer weekly open hours for spontaneous queries and support.
• Report: Monthly reports: summarize key activities and outcomes.
• Weekly updates: Provide insights into ongoing progress and tweaks.
• Program Conclusion Report: Deliver comprehensive assessment at the program's end.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development consulting or a similar role, specifically supporting startups or SMEs.
• Strong practical coaching skills with an emphasis on providing industry insights and facilitating working sessions that address specific entrepreneurial needs.
• Proven track record in developing and executing go-to-market strategies that have successfully driven customer traction and business growth.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple businesses with diverse groups of entrepreneurs.