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Sells is the middle-market investment bank and advisory firm people trust. We lead mergers and acquisitions for privately held companies and represent exceptional founders and premier investors through defining moments of transition and growth. Our team delivers institutional-quality execution with an unwavering commitment to people, legacy, and long-term success. We honor the human element in every transition. Our approach builds an environment of trust—fostering empathy, alignment, and a process that delivers mutually rewarding outcomes. Long after the deal closes, both parties feel confident, fulfilled, and optimistic about their futures. When it matters most, Trust Sells™.

About Sells Group Advisors

Sells Group Advisors is a premier business brokerage and mergers & acquisitions advisory firm headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas. We specialize in middle-market and lower middle-market acquisitions—representing either side of an often life-changing transaction; we develop exit strategies for Sellers, initiate new platform investments for sponsors, and develop aggressive buy-and-build engines across a range of industries and criteria.

Our mission is to transform the M&A experience through strategic acumen, precise execution, and relentless client advocacy. We operate at a high level of professionalism, where performance is expected, excellence is non-negotiable, and accountability drives results.

Job Description

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.  

 Location

• Full-time, 100% In-Person, at Sells Group Advisors Headquarters in Northwest Arkansas
• HQ is located in Bentonville/Rogers, AR
• This is a fully in-office role with a daily starting time of 7:00 AM CT
• Designed to maximize focused collaboration, speed of training, and client responsiveness

Key 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

 Qualifications

• 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

 Compensation & 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

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful background checks and compliance with firm policies.

Why Join Sells Group Advisors?

• Frontline Role: Be the first point of contact in our pipeline, where deals begin
• High Impact: The leads you source translate directly into successful client engagements
• Culture of Meritocracy: The best performers rise fast—recognition and rewards are direct
• Team Dynamic: Work in sync with a sharp, driven team that values collaboration and output