Business Development Representative

About the role

Lincoln International, Inc. (NYSE: LCLN) is a trusted investment banking advisor to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and their portfolio companies and to public and privately held companies. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuations and fairness opinions.

The global enterprise is comprised of a tightly integrated team of more than 1,400 professionals in more than 30 offices in 14 countries, offering an unobstructed perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success.

With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades.

At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.

This is a remote position where we are seeking someone based in the United States to fulfill the duties of this role.

Duties & Responsibilities

Are you looking to leverage your sales skills in a dynamic, fast-paced, investment banking environment? Lincoln International offers sophisticated investment banking services to companies of various sizes, including large corporations pursuing middle-market deals and mid-sized companies engaged in "life event" transactions. We are seeking inside sales specialists to successfully support our bankers with mergers and acquisitions opportunities by prospecting and cold-calling into the C-suite.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of our Private Company Coverage (PCC) team and play a critical role in the development and success of a growing division within Lincoln International.

This is a unique opportunity and might be the right fit for you if:

• You can talk to anyone about anything at any time, especially over the telephone.
• Your communication skills are unparalleled, and you speak clearly and with persuasion.
• You're an excellent writer.
• You're self-motivated to "knock it out of the park every single time."
• You have a positive can-do attitude and look for the best in people and situations.
• Your competitive spirit and passion for winning is off the charts.

Key Responsibilities include

As an expert in sales and marketing for the leading investment bank in the middle-market, you will work with our team of "A" players on a variety of matters as it relates to business development.

• Leverage phone calls, email, LinkedIn, and other appropriate channels to contact and persuade C-level executives to take introductory meetings with our bankers.
• Utilize Salesforce to record prospect communication activities, drive follow-up with senior business development professionals and bankers where appropriate.
• Build and modify phone scripts and email templates for prospecting.
• Understand Lincoln International's service offerings, industry profiles, and basic investment banking concepts.
• Compile and submit weekly reports.
• Prepare for and successfully pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 63 examinations to obtain General Securities Representative and state registration credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1+ years of relevant sales experience required
• Microsoft Excel and Word experience required

Preferred Qualifications include

• Cold-Calling experience
• Appointment Setting experience
• Salesforce experience

Additional information

If you are passionate about inside sales, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a leading investment banking firm and make a significant impact on our client relationships and business growth.

Additional Information

Lincoln International is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

This is a full-time position, with the ability to work remotely.

Pay and benefits

The salary range for this role is $70,000-$75,000 on an annual basis. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

This job is also eligible for bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through LinkedIn or Lincoln's Company Page, or through Lincoln's Internal Jobs Board if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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