Business Acquisition Specialist

Job SummaryWe are looking for an Business Acquisition Specialist to help identify and connect with business owners who may be interested in selling their company.This is not a traditional sales position. We are looking for someone who is great on the phone, naturally curious, and knows how to get people talking. If you have experience in recruiting, sourcing, phone screening, or interviewing candidates, many of those same skills translate directly to this position.You'll speak directly with business owners, learn about their companies, understand their goals, and determine whether there may be an opportunity for us to work together.What You'll DoMake outbound calls to business ownersQuickly build rapport and get owners engaged in conversationAsk thoughtful questions to learn about the owner and their businessUnderstand why an owner may be considering sellingAsk follow-up questions and dig deeper when something important comes upGather information about the company's operations, employees, customers, and overall businessIdentify and qualify potential acquisition opportunitiesMaintain detailed notes and update our internal tracking systemFollow up with business owners and maintain relationships over timeWork closely with our acquisitions team to move qualified opportunities forwardWhat We're Looking ForStrong phone and communication skillsAbility to build rapport quicklyNaturally curious and comfortable asking questionsStrong listening skillsAbility to think on your feet and carry a conversationComfortable making outbound calls and speaking with business ownersOrganized and able to maintain detailed notes and follow-upsSelf-motivated and comfortable working independentlyPreferred BackgroundRecruiting experience is highly preferred, especially experience involving:Candidate sourcingOutbound recruitingPhone screeningInterviewingAsking qualifying questionsBuilding relationships with candidatesMaintaining recruiting pipelinesExperience in business development, acquisitions, staffing, executive recruiting, or other phone-heavy positions may also be a good fit.Why Join Us?Learn directly from experienced business leaders.Gain exposure to entrepreneurship and privately owned businesses across the country.Develop valuable communication, relationship-building, and business intelligence skills.Competitive compensation and performance incentives.Opportunity for growth within a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who:Enjoys talking to people and building relationships.Loves learning how businesses operate.Wants to play an important part in helping our company identify and create new opportunities.What Success Looks LikeWe're not looking for someone to read from a script and make as many calls as possible.We're looking for someone who can get a business owner's attention within the first few seconds of a call, make the conversation feel natural, and ask the right questions.The goal isn't to pressure someone into selling their company. **The goal is to start conversations, uncover opportunities, and identify business owners who may be a good fit for an acquisition.**Compensation & Incentives$60k Salary PayBonus incentives available based on performance and deal progressOpportunities for growth within the companyJoin us to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Many of our team members have been with us for 5+ years and are building long term careers here. Apply today to become a part of our team of future leaders!Job Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:Health insurancePaid time off