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Salt Creek Capital ยท 1 day ago

Private Equity Principal/Managing Director

Salt Creek Capital is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on acquiring profitable, market-leading companies. They are seeking a Principal or Managing Director to lead leveraged buyouts, manage all deal phases, and serve on portfolio company boards.

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Responsibilities

Source and evaluate acquisition targets using SCC's proprietary sourcing platform
Lead negotiation and deal structuring (including LOIs, debt, equity, and seller rollovers)
Oversee due diligence (financial, legal, market, operational, etc.)
Present investments to SCC's IC and external capital partners
Lead post-close value creation and serve on portfolio company boards
Support CEO recruitment and key management hires
Manage exits including sales, recaps, and other liquidity events
Maintain and grow relationships with intermediaries, lenders, and other referral sources

Qualification

Private Equity ExperienceFinancial ModelingDeal NegotiationOperational InsightCommunication SkillsEntrepreneurial MindsetBOD-level LeadershipAdvanced Degree

Required

7+ years total experience, with a minimum of 3+ in lower middle market PE, search funds, or independent sponsor work
Demonstrated ability to originate, lead, and close buyout transactions
Strong financial modeling and accounting skills (3-statement models, LBOs, returns analysis)
Strategic thinker with BOD-level leadership experience and operational insight
Excellent communication and deal negotiation skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently and drive transactions
BA/BS required; MBA or other advanced degree a plus
Willingness to travel up to 15%

Benefits

Share of carry/equity on each closed transaction
Closing fees and monthly management fees from acquired companies
Bonus incentives tied to performance
Option to co-invest alongside SCC in other deals

Company

Salt Creek Capital

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Salt Creek Capital acquires profitable companies with up to $100M in revenue in partnership with successful operating exec's

H1B Sponsorship

Salt Creek Capital has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Dan Mytels
Managing Partner
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Dan Phelps
Managing Partner
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