Business Development Director

Based in: Philadelphia, PA or West Palm Beach, FL

About the role

We are partnered with a growing independent middle-market M&A advisory firm looking to add a Business Development Director to help scale its Building Products practice. This opportunity is ideal for an entrepreneurial professional who thrives on building relationships, generating opportunities, and winning advisory mandates. This role offers the opportunity to play a direct role in the growth of an established advisory business.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with founders, executives, private equity investors, and key industry participants.
• Identifying, sourcing, and originating new M&A advisory opportunities.
• Growing the firm's presence within the Building Product sectors.
• Winning new advisory mandates and helping expand the firm's client base.
• Partnering with the firm's execution team to successfully bring transactions through closing.
• Assisting in the development and leadership of a growing business development platform.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience.
• Proven track record of generating opportunities, sourcing transactions, or winning advisory mandates.
• Background in Investment Banking, M&A Advisory, Business Development, Origination, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or a related field.
• Strong relationships within the Building Products or adjacent sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to help build and manage a growing team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow a business and participate in its long-term success.