Vice President of Deal Origination

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.

Location: Remote

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 thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

• Availability to work remotely from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote