3-8 years of experience in deal origination, sourcing, or business development
Ability to connect with small- and mid-sized business owners
Experience with private equity platforms or expert networks
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Collaborative mindset with an approachable demeanor
Responsibilities
Source new investment opportunities by engaging small- and mid-sized business owners
Develop and execute marketing strategies using innovative tools and data
Build and maintain a robust network of industry contacts for deal identification
Foster trust and open communication with prospective sellers
Leverage industry knowledge to identify opportunities aligning with investment criteria
Collaborate with team members to share insights and support acquisition pipeline
Drive outreach efforts including email campaigns and cold calling
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug coverage
401(k) contribution matching
Wellness reimbursement
Family building benefits
Charitable gift match program
Full Job Description
What you'll do day-to-day
Source and originate new investment opportunities by connecting directly with small- and mid-sized business owners across various industries.
Own, develop, and execute creative sourcing and marketing strategies that leverage cutting-edge tools and high-quality data to identify and prioritize the most promising opportunities.
Build and maintain a network of contacts, including business owners, expert networks, and relevant intermediaries, to identify potential deals.
Develop rapport and credibility with prospective sellers, fostering trust and open communication throughout the sourcing process.
Leverage industry knowledge and relationship management skills to uncover opportunities that align with the firm's investment criteria.
Collaborate with internal team members to share market insights and support the pipeline of potential acquisitions.
Drive a variety of proprietary cold outreach efforts to source deals directly, including email campaigns, LinkedIn networking, and cold calling.
What we're looking for
A bachelor's degree or higher, along with three to eight years of relevant experience in deal origination, direct sourcing, client services, or business development within private equity or expert networks.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and connect authentically with small- and mid-sized business owners, particularly across middle America.
Experience with private equity platforms, expert networks (such as AlphaSights), or similar environments focused on sourcing rather than sales or corporate development.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster credibility and trust.
A collaborative mindset, with a personable, approachable manner and the ability to connect with a wide range of business owners.
The expected annual base salary for this position is $130,000 to $170,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.