M&A Advisor

Sells • Rogers, AR

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Sells Group Advisors is seeking a highly credible, emotionally intelligent, and experienced M&A Advisor to join our leadership team. This role is at the heart of our firm’s value proposition. You will work directly with business owners, investors, and strategic buyers to structure and execute transformational transactions. The Advisor is responsible for relationship development, deal strategy, transaction execution, and client advocacy. This role demands a rare combination of financial acumen, industry insight, and interpersonal excellence. Our ideal candidate brings prior M&A experience, a specialized understanding of a target industry (e.g., healthcare, manufacturing, business services, tech-enabled), and the ability to serve as a long-term trusted advisor to founder-led businesses and private equity sponsors alike. Transactions in this space are emotionally complex and deeply personal—this role requires patience, grit, and the ability to manage deal momentum through long sales cycles. This role offers exceptional professional growth for individuals driven to excel in a competitive, fast-paced environment—where opportunity and upside are uncapped. We work in diverse industries with remarkable American entrepreneurs and premier capital sponsors. This role offers exceptional professional growth for individuals driven to excel in a competitive, fast-paced environment—where opportunity and upside are uncapped. We work in diverse industries with remarkable American entrepreneurs and premier capital sponsors.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or M&A advisory
• Specialized industry experience in one or more core verticals preferred (e.g., industrials, healthcare, tech-enabled services)
• Proven track record of navigating complex transactions and building long-term client relationships
• Strong financial literacy and familiarity with deal structures, diligence, and middle-market dynamics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a professional presence with C-level stakeholders
• High emotional intelligence, patience, and resilience in the face of complex or emotional negotiations

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with founder-led businesses, investors, and acquirers
• Lead sell-side and buy-side transaction processes from mandate to closing
• Deliver client counsel on deal positioning, valuation, negotiations, and process timing
• Manage communications across internal teams, legal, accounting, and buyer/seller parties
• Collaborate with Research Associates, M&A Associates, and Transaction Coordinators to leverage firm resources
• Represent Sells Group Advisors as a trusted partner in industry conversations, conferences, and client meetings

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure
• Revenue share on closed transactions
• Long-term incentive opportunities for top performers
• Access to world-class support team including research, sourcing, and execution resources
• Clear path to Managing Director or Partner level for long-term contributors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed