Strategic Business Consultant

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada POD Marketing Inc. Full time

**Strategic Business Consultant**

**What is This Opportunity?**

This is an exciting time to join **Cleinman Performance Partners**, a leading business consulting firm in the eye care industry, recently acquired by POD Marketing. As a **Strategic Business Consultant**, you’ll play a critical role in helping optometric practice owners achieve their business goals by providing tailored strategic advice. With a blend of business consulting, leadership development, and operational optimization, you’ll be at the forefront of empowering clients to thrive.

You’ll work remotely but with **25% travel** for client meetings and industry events, ensuring you develop the strong relationships needed to make an impact. If you’re based in Calgary, you have the option to work from our headquarters.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of practice management while being part of an innovative, collaborative team. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, strategy, or leadership, this role offers room for professional growth and career advancement.

**Who Are You?**

You are an ambitious, results-driven professional with a passion for helping small businesses succeed. You thrive on solving complex challenges, building strong client relationships, and driving strategic growth. Whether you’re guiding practice owners on financial optimization, developing high-performing teams, or advising on operational efficiencies, you’re excited by the opportunity to create real value.

You have a strong background in business consulting or healthcare management, with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to tailor your approach to meet each client’s unique needs. You aren’t just looking for your next job—you’re looking to be part of a mission that helps independent optometric practices succeed and grow sustainably.

**Responsibilities**
- ** Leadership Development & Team Dynamics**:

- Coach practice owners to strengthen their leadership skills and create effective, scalable teams.
- Offer strategic advice on organizational structure, team dynamics, and succession planning.
- Support clients in hiring, training, and developing cohesive, high-performing teams.
- **Financial Strategy & Practice Growth**:

- Analyze cash flow, profitability, and financial sustainability to develop actionable strategies.
- Conduct operational benchmarking and KPI analysis to uncover growth opportunities.
- Guide clients on aligning financial strategies with growth goals and exit plans.
- **Operational Efficiency & Patient Experience**:

- Perform operational assessments and recommend productivity improvements.
- Optimize workflows, resource allocation, and patient scheduling for better practice efficiency.
- Help practices enhance the patient experience while maintaining high-quality care.
- **Brand & Marketing Alignment**:

- Collaborate with clients to align their practice brand, employer brand, and marketing efforts.
- Ensure that patient satisfaction and retention strategies align with overall business goals.
- **Client Collaboration & Development**:

- Work closely with other Cleinman consultants and internal teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Provide ongoing support and progress monitoring to ensure sustained client success.
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Client Solutions to address any client satisfaction issues.
- **Business Development**:

- Drive adoption of consulting services and programs among current and prospective clients.
- Support new partner acquisition through referrals, relationship-building, and strategy sessions.

**Required Experience & Skills**

Must Have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field (MBA preferred)
- **7+ years of experience** in business consulting, ideally within the healthcare, dental, or optometry sectors
- Proven expertise in strategic planning, leadership development, and operational optimization
- Experience working with small businesses, providing tailored solutions for complex challenges
- Strong financial acumen, including KPI analysis, benchmarking, and cash flow optimization
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a client-first mindset
- Ability to travel up to 25% for client meetings and industry events
- Enthusiastic, collaborative, and proactive approach to problem-solving

Nice To Have:

- Prior management or advisory experience in healthcare, optometry, or dental sectors
- Public speaking or facilitation experience in training or client presentations

**How to Apply**
- Ensure your professional resume is up to date and highlights some of the key points we are looking for.
- Create an _engaging_ _and personalized _cover letter for us to read. **If you don’t include a cover letter, you will NOT be considered for this role.**
- Video cover letters are given extra attention - but **please keep them under 2 minutes**
- Include a link to your portfolio, writing samples and/or so

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