Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor / Business Broker

Transworld Business Advisors; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global brand

Mentoring

Training program

Lead generation

In‑house support

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Transworld Business Advisors is seeking a driven Business Broker to join our hybrid team serving Santa Clara and surrounding markets. You will act as an intermediary in the sale or purchase of small to mid‑size businesses, managing valuations, marketing, and negotiations with buyers and sellers.

Our ideal candidate has 5–25+ years in consulting, finance, sales, or operations, excels at building relationships, and can analyze financial statements.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, finance, sales or operations.
• 5 to 25+ years of work experience.
• Passion for people and building professional relationships.
• Passion to work in the small business community.
• Grasp of business financials and ability to analyze financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage business brokerage activities, including valuations and sales.
• Identify potential buyers and sellers and facilitate transactions.
• Prepare marketing materials and negotiate deals.
• Collaborate with clients to understand needs and achieve business goals.

Skills

Business acumen

Relationship building

Sales experience

Financial analysis

Client management

Job description

Transworld Business Advisors is looking to add to our talented team of business brokers. Work is hybrid - team members work from home, in our office, and at client sites. Our management team and advisors include Big Four Valuation experts, private equity, and serial entrepreneurs with multiple exits including building an unicorn startup. Our business brokers / consultants will have the opportunity to work with and learn from these experts.

Transworld is the world’s largest business brokerage with over 300 locations in more than 15 countries. We are seeking individuals with business acumen and a passion to help others. Our business brokerage practice is for deals $5M in enterprise value and under. Our mergers & acquisitions practice supports deals up to ~$150M in enterprise value.

Overview:

A career with our firm allows you to be the driving force behind your success by assisting small to medium‑size business owners to exit or acquire a company. In this position, you will have the chance to advocate for the local business community and become a trusted advisor.

The Business Broker role acts as the intermediary during either the sale or purchase of a business, managing the entire deal process, and all parties involved. Our office, in particular, focuses on the main street to the lower middle market (usually between $500K to $50M in valuation), helping multiple businesses through these transactions each year. As our team grows in size and depth, we need additional business‑savvy professionals to continue our mission of supporting small businesses.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Experience in consulting, finance, sales or operations
• 5 to 25+ years of work experience
• Passion for people and building professional relationships
• Passion to work in the small business community
• A grasp of business financials and the ability to analyze financial statements or the ability to quickly learn

Who makes a great Business Broker:

• Consultants / Financial Analysts / Investment Bankers
• Recent Corporate Retirees with Strong Finance or Sales Experience
• Accounting Professionals
• Individuals with Franchise Sales Experience
• Former CEOs, COOs, or CFOs
• Motivated Individuals with B2B Sales Experience
• Other Professional Service Providers

As a Business Broker, you will manage business brokerage activities, including valuations and sales. Your day‑to‑day tasks will involve identifying potential buyers and sellers, conducting business valuations, preparing marketing materials, negotiating deals, and facilitating transactions. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs and help them achieve their business goals.

Compensation:

This is a full‑time role offering an opportunity to earn a six to seven‑figure commission income with no cap (commission‑only).

What We Offer:

• Global brand recognition
• Support from a team of highly skilled professionals
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring process
• A full week of training at our corporate headquarters in Florida
• Industry‑leading training
• Ongoing training and support
• Technology and automation systems
• Advertising
• Proven business selling systems
• House leads
• Lead generation and prospecting planning and techniques
• In‑house support staff
• Growth potential within the organization
• Access to a global community of brokers and advisors