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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Acquire Weekly is the leading newsletter helping acquisition entrepreneurs find, finance, and close great small business acquisitions. We are seeking a highly motivated Sell-Side Analyst to support business owners through the exit process by identifying potential sellers, preparing businesses for sale, and creating compelling deal packages that attract qualified buyers. Responsibilities • Proactively identify and engage business owners in the $500K–$50M range who may be considering an exit • Build and maintain relationships with 20+ potential sellers at various stages of readiness • Develop creative outreach strategies across email, LinkedIn, cold calling, and industry-specific channels • Identify target sectors and businesses that would be attractive to our buyer network • Conduct preliminary financial analysis and business quality assessments • Identify areas for improvement to maximize business value pre-sale • Review financials for buyer-readiness (clean books, quality of earnings, revenue sustainability) • Advise sellers on common deal-killers and how to address them proactively • Create comprehensive, professional deal summaries highlighting business strengths and growth opportunities • Develop standardized confidential information memorandums (CIMs) for qualified opportunities • Prepare financial models showing historical performance and future potential • Position businesses to align with buyer acquisition criteria and SBA 7(a) eligibility requirements • Present vetted opportunities to Continental members and qualified buyers • Match sellers with appropriate buyers based on industry expertise, location preferences, and deal size • Maintain confidentiality throughout the process while maximizing qualified buyer interest • Coordinate initial buyer-seller introductions and facilitate information exchange • Maintain detailed CRM records of all seller conversations and deal status • Track metrics: seller outreach volume, engagement rates, deals packaged, and successful exits • Collaborate with advisors via Slack to ensure smooth deal progression • Document seller feedback and market insights to improve positioning strategies Skills • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate financial statements and business performance metrics • Proficiency in financial modeling, business valuation concepts, and creating professional deal materials • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust with business owners • Basic understanding of mergers and acquisitions, business valuation methodologies, and exit planning • Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations • Real Estate Licence is required for this job • Must be willing to operate in a fast-paced startup environment with minimal guidance • Must have a high do-to-say ratio—earn trust by following through without reminders • Always over-delight clients • Always under-promise and overdeliver • Pursuing or holding a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field is beneficial Benefits • Collaborative and dynamic remote work environment • Direct impact on helping entrepreneurs achieve life-changing exits • Work directly with founders and influence how we scale our sell-side services • Develop expertise in business valuation, deal structuring, and exit planning Company Overview • Weekly newsletter about a hand selected list of businesses currently for sale from all your fav M&A marketplaces. Join 5k+ Entrepreneurs today! It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in New York City, US, with a workforce of 0-1 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job
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