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.