Company Overview

Transaction Advisors Institute helps corporate M&A teams improve their deal process and execute high-performing transactions. The Institute provides an intelligence platform and vibrant knowledge network, focused solely on improving the M&A process and deal performance. Our coverage includes a range of timely issues, strategic considerations, and deal points associated with acquisitions, joint ventures, minority investments, and divestitures. Offerings include:

• M &A Academy - A comprehensive course on the strategic and operational considerations associated with acquisitions
• **M &A Conferences **- Multidisciplinary programs that consider current deal challenges and methods for improving transaction performance
• **M &A Forums **- Roundtable discussions for members of the Institute to consider M&A strategy, M&A process, and M&A integration best practices
• **M &A Master Classes **- In-depth classes on critical areas of the deal process and specific transaction structures

The Institute is in an expansion phase - adding new corporate M&A teams each week. We're looking for an ambitious individual who wants to play an active role in our growth story. The ideal candidate is very comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment where creativity and experimentation help drive development of the organization.

What is the role?

We have an immediate opening for a Director, Member Development responsible for:

• Selling All Access Membership Accounts to M&A teams at public and large private companies
• Running sales processes, establishing tactics, developing new business development campaigns, and executing those programs in the market
• Overseeing the demand generation process to attract new leads, qualify and nurture those leads, and ultimately drive the pipeline and close new business every day
• Serving as a key senior point of contact for inquiries; asking thorough questions and guiding prospects through a needs assessment to qualify them and drive new opportunities
• Clearly measuring KPIs and articulating what's working and what's not, proactively adjusting strategy as you learn
• Working with your team to identify and capitalize on emerging market trends, themes, and opportunities for growth

What are the keys to success?

Successful individuals combine a positive attitude, high energy, and curiosity with strong attention to detail and professional polish. Rigor and consistency in your approach are key. You will bring day-to-day discipline, and an innate drive to be successful.

Above all else, we're looking for a results-driven and highly professional individual with an interest in corporate M&A to help push the Institute to the next level of growth.

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What skills and experience is required?

We're an entrepreneurial group, looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Other key qualities for this role include:

• Exceptional communication skills across mediums
• Enthusiasm to build and maintain relationships
• Ability to identify the needs and challenges of prospective members
• Strong time management and organization skills that ensure attention to detail
• Desire to collaborate with a cross-functional team spanning marketing and program management
• Ability to work methodically with high volumes of data on target companies and executives
• Familiarity with CRM, sales engagement, social media, and database screening
• Ability to think creatively in developing messaging and outreach strategies
• Comfortable working in a metrics-driven environment with weekly goals

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What are the requirements for the position?

• Professional experience with a record of achievement
• Experience in B2B information services, professional services, or a similar role
• Bachelor's degree in business, or a related field

Where will I work?

We are looking for candidates who will work onsite at our Chicago office 4 days a week. We are located in the historic Reid-Murdoch building on the Chicago River.

What are the benefits?

- Personal and professional growth in a unique and expanding industry

- Competitive salary

- Performance incentives

- Flexible time off (in addition to the U.S. bank holidays).

- BlueCross BlueShield health insurance + vision & dental

- Group Term Life/AD&D insurance

- Work From Home Fridays