Business Advisor / Broker

Tworld•Canton, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Transworld Business Advisors of Canton is seeking a Business Advisor / Broker to help clients buy and sell businesses and franchises, assess company valuations, and address business problems. This commission-based role operates entrepreneurially while working collaboratively with a team. The firm provides marketing and lead-generation activities, administrative support, initial training, continued career development, technology platforms, and team-based selling and client support. The role covers business brokerage, business valuation, franchise consulting, and franchise development. Business Advisors build relationships with small business owners, help prepare businesses for confidential listings, and manage transactions through buyer screening, offers, due diligence, and closing. They review financials, cash flows, market conditions, and records to prepare a Broker’s Opinion of Value; help prospective franchise buyers identify and purchase suitable franchises; and help local businesses grow by becoming franchisors. Additional work includes building a professional network, marketing for new listings, and participating in management meetings and strategy sessions. Compensation is commission-based and tied to performance and productivity. The posting describes typical qualified commissions of $10,000–$30,000 or more per transaction, with an expectation of two transactions per quarter. The company particularly prefers current real estate agents, lenders, and insurance or finance professionals seeking a career change. Applicants must be local to Stark, Summit, or Columbiana County, Ohio. The ability to commute is required.

Requirements

Strong analytical and financial skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Networking and negotiation skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, or equivalent experience.
Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for Main Street businesses.
Local candidate from Stark County, Summit County, or Columbiana County, Ohio.
Ability to commute.

Nice To Haves

Experience with business ownership, business brokerage, insurance strategies, finance, or sales.
Current real estate agents, lenders, and insurance or finance professionals seeking a career change are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with small business owners and help prepare their businesses for confidential listing.
Manage business sale transactions, including buyer screening, offers, due diligence, and closing.
Review financial statements, cash flows, market conditions, record keeping, and other factors to prepare a Broker’s Opinion of Value.
Help prospective franchise buyers find and purchase franchises suited to their preferences, skills, financial ability, and earning expectations.
Help local businesses grow by becoming franchisors.
Build a professional network and market for new small business listings.
Participate in management team meetings and strategy sessions.
Collaborate with colleagues on transactions and provide team-based client support.