Business Coach and Consultant, Exit Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Establish connections with business owners across the Chicagoland area, particularly in the west and southwest suburbs.

• Develop referral collaborations with CPAs, attorneys, bankers, and financial advisors.

• Participate actively in networking and community events.

• Create and qualify consulting opportunities.

• Evaluate business readiness and identify value drivers.

• Conduct strategic consulting sessions.

• Lead group learning sessions in a mastermind format.

• Assist clients in exit-planning discussions.

• Act as a trusted advisor and relationship manager.

• Engage with potential leads, convert them into clients, and provide one-on-one sessions.

• Support small and mid-sized businesses in enhancing profit, efficiency, and company value in preparation for sale.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in the west or southwest suburbs of Chicago.

• Preferred experience includes personal exit or sale experience, prior business consulting/coaching, and relevant exit strategy or M&A expertise.

• Proficiency in computer skills, including conducting meetings via Zoom.

• Some experience in a customer-facing position or a strong desire for customer engagement.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, particularly strong phone etiquette.

• Passion for entrepreneurship and business.

• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, driven, competitive, dedicated to achieving goals, and opportunistic.

• Strong time management and organizational abilities.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and Zoom, or the capacity to learn these systems.

• Capability to operate as an independent 1099 contractor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive training and certification program.

• Mentorship and resources from leading professionals.

• Support from the corporate team.

• Flexible working hours; the opportunity to create your own schedule.

• Options for remote work.

• Continuing education and training opportunities.

• Ongoing training and support.

• Access to technology and automation systems.

• Availability of corporate support staff.

• Opportunities for growth within the organization.

• Proven and proprietary consulting system.