Job Title

Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor

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 a highly credible, emotionally intelligent, and experienced M&A Advisor to join our leadership team. This role is at the heart of our firm’s value proposition. You will work directly with business owners, investors, and strategic buyers to structure and execute transformational transactions.

The Advisor is responsible for relationship development, deal strategy, transaction execution, and client advocacy. This role demands a rare combination of financial acumen, industry insight, and interpersonal excellence.

Our ideal candidate brings prior M&A experience, a specialized understanding of a target industry (e.g., healthcare, manufacturing, business services, tech-enabled), and the ability to serve as a long-term trusted advisor to founder-led businesses and private equity sponsors alike.

Transactions in this space are emotionally complex and deeply personal—this role requires patience, grit, and the ability to manage deal momentum through long sales cycles.

This role offers exceptional professional growth for individuals driven to excel in a competitive, fast-paced environment—where opportunity and upside are uncapped. We work in diverse industries with remarkable American entrepreneurs and premier capital sponsors.  

This role offers exceptional professional growth for individuals driven to excel in a competitive, fast-paced environment—where opportunity and upside are uncapped. We work in diverse industries with remarkable American entrepreneurs and premier capital sponsors.

 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

• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with founder-led businesses, investors, and acquirers

• Lead sell-side and buy-side transaction processes from mandate to closing

• Deliver client counsel on deal positioning, valuation, negotiations, and process timing

• Manage communications across internal teams, legal, accounting, and buyer/seller parties

• Collaborate with Research Associates, M&A Associates, and Transaction Coordinators to leverage firm resources

• Represent Sells Group Advisors as a trusted partner in industry conversations, conferences, and client meetings

 Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or M&A advisory

• Specialized industry experience in one or more core verticals preferred (e.g., industrials, healthcare, tech-enabled services)

• Proven track record of navigating complex transactions and building long-term client relationships

• Strong financial literacy and familiarity with deal structures, diligence, and middle-market dynamics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as a professional presence with C-level stakeholders

• High emotional intelligence, patience, and resilience in the face of complex or emotional negotiations

 Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus structure

• Revenue share on closed transactions; long-term incentive opportunities for top performers

• Access to world-class support team including research, sourcing, and execution resources

• Clear path to Managing Director or Partner level for long-term contributors

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

Why Join Sells Group Advisors?

• Strategic Role: Help shape the growth trajectory of clients and acquirers through meaningful transactions

• Credibility & Access: Work directly with decision-makers, owners, CEOs, and investors in high-trust environments

• Infrastructure & Support: You’ll be supported by a talented team of analysts, associates, and coordinators to let you focus on client relationships and closing deals

• Mission-Driven: We aim to bring precision and care to the most important financial events in a business owner's life

 How to Apply

We accept online applications on LinkedIn and Indeed, but the best way to apply is through the submission form below. Applications are permanently open for all positions and are reviewed on a rolling basis as we need additional support.

Disclaimer: Due to the nature of our work and the intense client expectations applicants are seeking to carry for our firm, the interview process is intense. Do not apply unless you are committed to matching the standards that we have begun to outline in this job description.

If you thrive under high expectations and are motivated by excellence, we invite you to challenge yourself and apply.

 Additional Details

• Seniority level: Senior / Director

• Employment type: Full-time

• Industry: Financial Services / M&A / Strategic Advisory