Business Consultant, Exit Advisor (IL)
About The Position
Exit Factor of Western Chicagoland is seeking experienced professionals to provide meaningful consulting work. The firm helps business owners increase profitability, improve operations, and build companies that are more valuable, transferable, and less dependent on the owner. This is a relationship-driven consulting role that combines business development, advisory work, and client management. Exit Factor is a business consulting firm dedicated to helping small to medium-sized businesses (up to $30 million in revenue) enhance their profit, efficiency, and value in preparation for future sale. This is achieved through business valuations, 1:1 consulting, business partner concierge services, education, and group programs. The Chicagoland office operates as a small, locally-owned entity with the backing and resources of a larger global organization. The role offers the opportunity to establish a respected consulting practice, addressing the growing demand for exit planning and value-growth advisory as more business owners consider retirement, succession, sale, or long-term wealth planning.
Requirements
- Must live in Chicago’s western suburbs to be considered for this role
- Experienced professional with real business experience
- Strong executive presence
- Excel in business development
- Excel in building trust
- Excel in leading business conversations
- Excel in serving as a strategic advisor to business owners
- Build trust quickly and naturally
- Communicate with confidence
- Enjoy strategy and growth conversations
- Comfortable discussing financials and trade-offs
- Work well independently
Nice To Haves
- Business owner or exited entrepreneur background
- Executive or operator background
- Consultant or advisor background
- CPA, CFO, or financial services leader background
- Sales leader or business development professional background
- Self-funded searcher background
- Fractional executive or growth leader background
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with business owners and referral partners in the local community
- Meet with prospective clients to understand their goals and identify opportunities to help
- Convert qualified prospects into consulting clients
- Lead 1:1 consulting sessions using the Exit Factor framework
- Help clients improve profitability, efficiency, systems, and business value
- Provide accountability, strategic guidance, and access to additional resources
- Partner closely with office owners to deliver a strong client experience
- Network, prospect, and create opportunities
- Build a book of business that can grow over time
Benefits
- Uncapped, commission-based compensation
- Revenue share on client accounts you manage
- High income potential for active consultants
- Flexible schedule with part-time or full-time potential
- A mix of remote and in-person work, arranged on your schedule
- Build a book of business that can grow over time
- Training, onboarding and certification
- Proven consulting frameworks and tools
- Ongoing coaching and continuing education
- Technology systems, marketing and operational support
- Collaboration with local ownership and the Exit Factor network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
