Director Exit Ready Consulting DACH

Das ist der Job

Since our start in 1996, entrepreneurs have been our driving force.

Darum lohnt es sich

Marktlink is a committed international M&A specialist with an independent, discrete, and no-nonsense approach.

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.

Here’s 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.

Together with our labels Marktlink Exit-Ready and Marktlink Transaction Services we support entrepreneurs by preparing their business for sale and guide them throughout the entire sales or acquisition process. With a profound market knowledge and a personal approach, we advised many transactions and in doing so we influenced the lives of many.

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 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.

At Marktlink, we’re not just dealmakers, we’re future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we’re redefining the world of M&A. A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract.

Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Finance