Job Title: Manager, M&A

Business Unit: Xpand

Reports To: Director, M&A

Location: North Carolina or Ohio (Hybrid)

Role Type: Salary Full-Time

Xpand, a Linville Team Partners company, is seeking a Manager to join their M&A team. This position will play a vital role with account management and business development responsibilities on our buy-side advisory team. This role will be the face of Xpand to strategic buyers; originating, presenting, and negotiating opportunities directly. The ability to communicate mandates from our clients internally and externally will be key.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

·       Identify acquisition opportunities that align with client’s criteria

·       Manage multiple buy-side client relationships within 1-2 industries

·       Communicate with internal and external teams on their deal pipelines

·       Effectively manage and lead 1-3 direct reports

·       Review markets across the country utilizing various research tools

·       Network with business owners through calls, emails, and text messages

·       Execute and manage prospecting campaigns

·       Gather due diligence information from business owners

·       Assist in underwriting potential acquisitions

Candidate Requirements:

·       3+ years of experience working in business development, corporate development, or buy-side investment banking

·       Persistent, resourceful, self-motivated, and personable

·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·       Highly organized with the ability to efficiently and accurately manage multiple projects

·       Analytically minded and detail-oriented