Job description:
The Post Oak Group is seeking a Vice President of Deal Origination / Business Development to support the continued growth of our Middle Market Mergers & Acquisitions advisory practice. This role focuses on leading initial advisory discussions with founders and owners of privately held middle market businesses and converting qualified opportunities into signed sell-side M&A engagements. Inbound leads will be provided.
Compensation: 100% commission-only, performance-based (no base salary). Typical earnings range $100,000–$250,000+ per year, uncapped.
Role Overview
As Vice President of Deal Origination / Business Development, you will serve as a primary point of contact for business owners evaluating strategic alternatives such as a sale, recapitalization, or other liquidity events. You will represent The Post Oak Group early in the advisory lifecycle, partnering closely with senior bankers to ensure a seamless transition from origination to transaction execution. Inbound leads will be provided.
This position requires strong executive presence, consultative communication skills, and sound judgment when guiding clients through complex, high-stakes decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead advisory consultations with pre-qualified owners of middle market businesses
- Manage the engagement process from initial discovery through execution of engagement letter
- Present The Post Oak Group’s sell-side M&A process, positioning, and value proposition
- Assess transaction readiness, owner objectives, valuation expectations, and overall fit
- Address questions and objections with professionalism and clarity
- Maintain accurate CRM records and a disciplined opportunity pipeline
- Share feedback on market conditions, client sentiment, and messaging effectiveness
- Collaborate with senior bankers to support a smooth handoff into transaction execution
Qualifications
- Experience in senior-level, B2B sales, consultative business development or advisory roles
- Background in M&A, investment banking, private equity, or financial services preferred
- Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with founders and executive leadership teams
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills
- Process-oriented mindset with experience managing complex sales or advisory cycles
- Ability to operate independently in a remote, performance-driven environment
- Availability to work 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time
- Open for remote position
Why The Post Oak Group
The Post Oak Group is a middle market investment bank delivering institutional-quality M&A advisory with boutique-level service. Our clients are business owners navigating pivotal transactions that require discretion, expertise, and trust. This role offers meaningful client interaction, a structured origination framework, and commission-only compensation aligned directly with results.
Work Location: Remote
