5 Signs You’re a Great Fit to Consult With Us

51.1 million people in America have one thing in common– they’re freelancers. And, that number is only growing. Freelancers, contractors and consultants made a 31% rise from 2020 to 2021. 

There are a lot of reasons for the shift from more traditional vocations to consulting. Some people want the flexibility to work from anywhere. Others want the opportunity to choose what they work on. Some want to be picky with who they work with. 

And, they can be selective!

Many businesses want to work with consultants to make their organizations better. We know, because that’s exactly what JIT Expert Hive does. We find top consultants who can make a big impact within a consumer product goods organization we’ve partnered with. We bring the expert on as part of our team. We help them integrate into the company and do what they do best. 

If you’ve ever thought of consulting, here are some signs that you might be a good fit to work with us.  

Sign #1: You Have Multiple Years of Experience with Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing, Product Development, Quality, Safety, Compliance and Sustainability 

Before you get started on a project or implement your process, you know the questions to ask. You’re able to gather all the necessary information. You’re able to hit the ground running with a new project. 

You’re also likely a good listener from your experience. You know how to hear people out when it comes to their concerns and ideas. But you also know how to lead them when they give you the information you need. 

If you can listen and lead when it comes to any of these processes, you’re likely a great fit to be a JIT Expert Hive Consultant:

• Product Development
• Packaging and Labeling
• Raw Material Supplier, Contract Manufacturing, Scale Up, and Supplier Management
• Quality and Regulation
• Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
• Warehouse and Distribution
• Retail Vendor Compliance

Sign #2: You Want To Be a Consultant, But You Don’t Want to Market Yourself 

We know how hard it can be to sell yourself and your services as a consultant. You want to use your knowledge to make organizations successful, not post on social media. You’re likely not the kind of person that likes aimless small talk at marketing events. And you hate having to chase down leads and wish opportunities would just come to you. 

You know that you’re great at what you do, but you don’t love having to sell it to someone else– especially a cold lead.

Working with JIT Expert Hive is an opportunity to create income without ever having to market yourself. No elevator pitches or pushy promotions. No cold emails or analyzing social media trends. 

We’ll take care of finding the right clients. You make sure you come with your relevant expertise to do what you’re great at.  

Sign #3: You’re an Expert When it Comes to An Aspect of Consumer Packaged Goods

Some of the best consultants we’ve met have many years of tweaking their skills to perfection. You are a great fit to work with us if you have spoken at conferences or given presentations on your experiences within the consumer packaged goods world. Many of our experts also have a strong desire to expand the work that they do and refine their processes or expertise even further.

You’re also a great fit if you have processes you’re able to replicate across many consumer package goods industries and businesses. You can replicate your processes because you’ve implemented them before… and you’re really good at it. You could probably do it in your sleep. 

Our consultants are interested in monetizing the things they’re experts in. After all, consultant paychecks are driven by results. If you’re less interested in trying to climb the corporate ladder and more interested in becoming an expert in your speciality, consulting with us might be a great idea. 

Sign #4: You Love Working for Dynamic Companies

Does the opportunity to work on something completely new excite you? Does the idea of working with different businesses with unique challenges sound interesting? Then you should apply to consult with us. 

Our consultants tackle new and complex problems often. Two days rarely look the same. Many times, this can also require advising on unique problems. 

Do people come to you for advice, or in the hopes you’ll have a solution to their problem? Then you’re basically already consulting! 

We look for consultants who are not so bogged down in your process that they can’t be innovative. Our consultants use their knowledge as a strength to explore new solutions. If you’re known for opening new doors for organizations when it comes to being efficient, you’re a great fit to consult with us. 

Sign #5: You Want to Be Your Own Boss

Consulting is not leaving one boss for another. We’re not here to be your boss, micromanage you, or hold your hand. If you decide to work with us, we want to support you, and we want you to be successful. But, we’re a team of equal partners. We’re working with you because you’re an expert. 

We know that you don’t need a boss to do what you do best. 

Our consultants are people who bring value to our organization and the organizations we work with. When you consult with us, you lead the charge on the work that needs to be done. We’re here to be supportive and helpful team members.  

Next Steps to Join Our Team As a Consumer Packaged Goods Consultant 

If the “Great Resignation” has taught us anything, it’s that people are willing to fight for the work that they want to be doing. We no longer have exclusive loyalty to the organization we’re working at. Many talented professionals found that answering to a boss, and jumping through corporate hoops weren’t for them. 

Others went into retirement during the pandemic and then decided retirement wasn’t for them. In fact, there has been a surge of employees leaving retirement to come back to the workforce. 625,000 people un-retired in the fall of 2021. 

Opportunities are now available that 20 years ago weren’t an option. When you consider becoming a consultant you’re able to capitalize on a fluid and flexible career. Your payout is defined by you, as it’s based on your expertise and the results you can create, rather than the overall company’s success. Is it time you considered being your own boss, further developing your unique process, and monetizing your expertise? 

 

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