Kelso Industries · 15 hours ago
Acquisition Program Intern
Kelso Industries is a private equity-backed leader in the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP+) industry, seeking motivated undergraduate students for their Acquisition Research Internship Program. This role supports business development and acquisition strategy by identifying potential acquisition partners and provides hands-on experience in market research and early-stage M&A strategy.
IndustrialMechanical Engineering"Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)"
Responsibilities
Conduct market and company research using ZoomInfo and other research tools
Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets based on defined criteria (industry, geography, size, ownership structure, etc.)
Build, organize, and maintain prospect lists within Salesforce
Assist with early-stage outreach activities, including email campaigns, data validation, and follow-up communications as appropriate
Prepare summary profiles and brief reports on high-priority acquisition targets
Support ongoing pipeline tracking and reporting for the business development team
Qualification
Required
Current undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
Interest in private equity, mergers & acquisitions, or corporate growth strategy
Experience with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Salesforce or CRM systems is a plus
Benefits
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Company
Kelso Industries
Kelso Industries is a conglomeration of market-leading companies and their executives who offer comprehensive HVAC, and plumbing services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
Paceline Equity Partners
2023-11-27Private Equity· $50M
Recent News
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