M&A Associate
About The Position
Sells Group Advisors is seeking an ambitious, disciplined, and relentlessly driven M&A Associate to fuel the front end of our transaction pipeline. This role is essential to the firm's outbound growth engine. You will identify, qualify, and connect with owners of high-potential target businesses across the country. M&A Associates are responsible for building relationships from scratch through cold outreach and strategic positioning. Your work sets the foundation for live deal engagements and directly impacts the quality and pace of our active pipeline. This is a role for high-output performers who take pride in tenacity, creative prospecting, and effective communication. Those who succeed will gain deep exposure to the M&A process and can grow into client-facing roles over time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field
- Prior experience in sales, recruiting, or finance strongly preferred
- Unshakeable grit and discipline in phone-based outreach roles
- Strong verbal communication skills and confidence engaging senior executives
- Organized and systems-oriented; able to manage Salesforce, lists, and call cadences efficiently
- High intrinsic motivation and resilience in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Responsibilities
- Conduct outbound cold calls and email campaigns to engage target business owners
- Qualify leads through structured conversations and identify strategic fit for current client mandates
- Maintain meticulous records in Salesforce including call notes, next steps, and contact outcomes
- Research companies, markets, and ownership profiles to support sourcing initiatives
- Collaborate closely with Advisors and Partners to shape outreach strategy and refine messaging
- Hit weekly and monthly outreach targets with consistency and professionalism
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with a tiered bonus structure based on deals sourced
- Ongoing training and access to high-performing advisors and dealmakers
- A potential path into elevated origination or advisor roles for top performers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
