Director Exit Ready Consulting DACH (Sofort einstellen)

Your goal

As an Exit Ready Director, you will be a trusted advisor to German SME entrepreneurs. You will guide them through the complex process of preparing their businesses for a sale, providing strategic, financial, and operational advice. Your expertise and seniority will allow you to build deep relationships with clients, positioning Marktlink as their partner of choice.

Your responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to SME entrepreneurs, guiding them through the exit preparation process;
• Lead consultancy projects focused on improving operational efficiency, financial performance, and strategic positioning to maximize company value;
• Conduct in-depth analyses of clients businesses to identify opportunities for optimization and value enhancement;
• Collaborate with the client and internal teams to develop and implement tailored exit strategies;
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior, medior and/or senior consultants involved in project execution;
• Deliver workshops, masterclasses, and presentations to educate clients on exit readiness;
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships based on trust and expertise.

Your profile

• Experience in business improvement, corporate finance, or M&A advisory;
• Proven experience working with SMEs and an understanding of the unique challenges they face;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess business performance and identify areas for improvement;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of building trust with senior-level stakeholders;
• Native German speaker with a deep understanding of German business culture;
• Willingness to travel across NRW Germany to meet with clients;
• A sales- and target driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for helping businesses succeed.

Why us?

At Marktlink, were not just dealmakers, were future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, were redefining the world of M&A. Heres what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team:

• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm;
• Unlimited holidays - work hard, play hard, with a unique blend of freedom and responsibility;
• Competitive salary and performance based bonus;
• HP laptop and iPhone;
• Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues;
• Tailor-made training and personal development, because growth never stops;
• Annual paid ski trip and the Marktlink Gala.