Acquire Weekly · 16 hours ago
Sell-Side Deal Analyst
United States
Contract
Remote
New Grad, Entry LevelAcquire Weekly is the leading newsletter helping acquisition entrepreneurs find, finance, and close great small business acquisitions. We are seeking a highly motivated Sell-Side Analyst to support business owners through the exit process by identifying potential sellers, preparing businesses for sale, and creating compelling deal packages that attract qualified buyers.
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Responsibilities
Proactively identify and engage business owners in the $500K–$50M range who may be considering an exit
Build and maintain relationships with 20+ potential sellers at various stages of readiness
Develop creative outreach strategies across email, LinkedIn, cold calling, and industry-specific channels
Identify target sectors and businesses that would be attractive to our buyer network
Conduct preliminary financial analysis and business quality assessments
Identify areas for improvement to maximize business value pre-sale
Review financials for buyer-readiness (clean books, quality of earnings, revenue sustainability)
Advise sellers on common deal-killers and how to address them proactively
Create comprehensive, professional deal summaries highlighting business strengths and growth opportunities
Develop standardized confidential information memorandums (CIMs) for qualified opportunities
Prepare financial models showing historical performance and future potential
Position businesses to align with buyer acquisition criteria and SBA 7(a) eligibility requirements
Present vetted opportunities to Continental members and qualified buyers
Match sellers with appropriate buyers based on industry expertise, location preferences, and deal size
Maintain confidentiality throughout the process while maximizing qualified buyer interest
Coordinate initial buyer-seller introductions and facilitate information exchange
Maintain detailed CRM records of all seller conversations and deal status
Track metrics: seller outreach volume, engagement rates, deals packaged, and successful exits
Collaborate with advisors via Slack to ensure smooth deal progression
Document seller feedback and market insights to improve positioning strategies
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate financial statements and business performance metrics
Proficiency in financial modeling, business valuation concepts, and creating professional deal materials
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust with business owners
Basic understanding of mergers and acquisitions, business valuation methodologies, and exit planning
Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations
Real Estate Licence is required for this job
Must be willing to operate in a fast-paced startup environment with minimal guidance
Must have a high do-to-say ratio—earn trust by following through without reminders
Always over-delight clients
Always under-promise and overdeliver
Preferred
Pursuing or holding a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field is beneficial
Benefits
Collaborative and dynamic remote work environment
Direct impact on helping entrepreneurs achieve life-changing exits
Work directly with founders and influence how we scale our sell-side services
Develop expertise in business valuation, deal structuring, and exit planning
Company
Acquire Weekly
Weekly newsletter about a hand selected list of businesses currently for sale from all your fav M&A marketplaces. Join 5k+ Entrepreneurs today!
Founded in 2023
0-1 employees
Funding
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