Your goal
As an Exit Ready Director, you will be a trusted advisor to Belgian 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 Dutch speaker with a deep understanding of Belgian business culture;
* Willingness to travel across Belgium to meet with clients;
* A sales- and target driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for helping businesses succeed.
Why us?
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. 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.
A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract.
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