Business Consultant, Exit Advisor (IL)
About The Position
Exit Factor of Western Chicagoland is seeking experienced professionals who want to turn their business expertise into meaningful consulting work. We help business owners increase profitability, improve operations, and build companies that are more valuable, transferable, and less dependent on the owner. If you excel in business development, building trust, leading business conversations, and serving as a strategic advisor to business owners, this could be an excellent next chapter of your career. Exit Factor is a business consulting firm dedicated to helping small to medium-sized businesses increase their profit, efficiency, and value to prepare for future sale. This is achieved through business valuations, 1:1 consulting, business partner concierge, education, and group programs for companies up to $30 million in revenue across various industries. Exit Factor of Chicagoland operates as a small, locally-owned office with the resources of a larger global organization. The role itself is a relationship-driven consulting position that combines business development, advisory work, and client management.
Requirements
- Live in Chicago’s western suburbs to be considered for this role
- Real business experience
- Strong executive presence
- Build trust quickly and naturally
- Communicate with confidence
- Enjoy strategy and growth conversations
- Are comfortable discussing financials and trade-offs
- Like networking, prospecting, and creating opportunities
- Work well independently
- Want income tied to performance and results
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
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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
