Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in corporate development, sales, investing, or business development
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build relationships with blue-collar business owners
Self-motivated problem-solver in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Collaborative team player across departments
Strong work ethic and competitive drive
Responsibilities
Identify M&A opportunities through outreach and broker relationships
Cultivate relationships with business owners to position Orion as a partner
Negotiate initial deal terms with sellers to secure agreements
Assist in developing the M&A strategy for the Orion team
Engage in direct outreach to prospective sellers via calls and visits
Support the investment team with market insights and analysis
Benefits
Significant upward mobility and career development opportunities
Exposure to family-owned businesses across the country
Results-oriented evaluation and compensation structure
Opportunity for meaningful responsibility in a dynamic environment
Entrepreneurial culture fostering professional growth
Full Job Description
Sourcing Senior Associate
Orion Group
New York, NY
The Role
Orion Group is hiring a Sourcing Senior Associate to be an integral part of its sourcing efforts. This person will sit on the Orion investing team and source opportunities in the skilled trades (i.e. HVACR, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
As a Sourcing Senior Associate, you will be responsible for:
Finding interesting M&A opportunities through direct outreach, broker relationships and leveraging the Orion network
Building relationships with business owners and convincing them Orion is the right partner
Negotiating initial deal terms with sellers and helping to win deals
Supporting the Orion team in developing their M&A strategy
Senior Associates are expected to develop rapidly, and successful professionals will be offered a significant amount of upward mobility through a variety of career paths within Orion. This position provides a rare opportunity for meaningful responsibility and growth and development for someone with 3 to 5 years of work experience.
Qualifications
College graduate with a 4-year degree and at least 3 years in a corporate development, sales, investing, or business development role
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Outstanding interpersonal skills - ability to build strong relationships with blue-collar business owners
Self-motivated, can-do attitude, problem-solver who can work in a fast-paced environment
Highly organized
Team player who can work across multiple departments and levels within the company
Strong work ethic and will to win
This role is a great fit if you are excited by:
Meeting new people and building strong relationships with business owners
Cold calling, emailing, and visiting prospective sellers
Traveling and learning about family-owned and operated businesses across the country
Extreme ownership of your work output
Results-oriented evaluation and compensation
Learning the fundamentals of investing
Growing as a working professional in an entrepreneurial and highly ambitious environment
Location
New York City
Compensation
$140K + additional bonuses and performance incentives.
About Orion Marine Group
Orion Marine Group is a leading heavy civil marine contractor headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides a range of services to the marine transportation, energy, and infrastructure sectors, including dredging, marine construction, and specialty services. Orion Marine Group has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget, and has completed projects across the United States, including in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The company has a commitment to safety and sustainability, and operates its business with a focus on environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
