Strategic Relationship Builder M&A Advisory (Outdoor Industry Focus)

Were looking for someone who knows how to open doors the right way, not with pressure or posturing, but with presence, value, and follow-through.

We want someone with real experience in the outdoor industry, hunting, fishing, firearms, archery, or related categories, who knows how to connect with founders, operators, and referral partners. If you've spent time in this world, attended the kinds of trade shows where serious players show up, and know how to start meaningful, high-value conversations, this could be for you.

This isn't a job for the diva looking for a list of hot leads. This is for the kind of person who knows how to create meaningful, high-value conversations from scratch, not by pitching, but by engaging. Someone who doesn't believe in strangers, only in people they haven't met yet.

You'll be joining a founder-led M&A advisory firm that works with smart, hands-on entrepreneurs who have built meaningful companies. They're not looking for fluff or bullshit. They want a guide they can trust for this process.

What We Do

Were not the typical commission breath business brokers. We don't pressure people into listing their businesses online and hope something happens. We run a structured M&A process where every client relationship begins with a paid assessment or short-term project that delivers results in 30 days or less.

Some projects then lead to a full sell-side exit engagement. Some lead to strategic exit planning work before the full engagement. And some end after the initial assessment.

Every client gets value from day one, and thats what you'll be helping us deliver more of.

The Role

You'll be responsible for opening new doors and keeping them open with business owners and their trusted advisors. That means:

• Building relationships with referral partners such as CPAs, attorneys, consultants, and industry groups

• Creating visibility through events, outreach, and strategic introductions

• Starting and nurturing meaningful, high-value conversations with business owners directly

• Managing your own follow-up rhythm with discipline and respect

• Bringing qualified opportunities into our system for early paid engagements

You'll thrive in this role if you already have a network in the outdoor space, whether that's through manufacturers, suppliers, retail owners, regional reps, or years of showing up at industry events and knowing the people who matter.

This role requires you to blaze your own trail. You'll get support, but you will not be fed. You're expected to work your process and move with purpose.

We operate on performance. There is no guaranteed base. You're paid based on the value you help deliver through real client conversations that lead to real solutions inside our infrastructure. We reward outcomes, not effort.

If that statement triggers you, or if the idea of performance-based pay melts your snowflake, this isn't for you.

What You'll Need to Succeed Here

• You're not afraid to reach out to someone new, not to pitch, but to connect

• You understand that it may take 12 conversations to build trust, and thats okay

• You're driven and self-led, not waiting for someone else to hand you activity

• You can hold your own in conversations with founders, professionals, and skeptics

• You're direct, kind, and grounded in doing the right thing for the client

We believe three things can be true at the same time:

1. We always do the right thing for the client

2. The right thing is often outside the clients comfort zone

3. The client will sometimes fight to stay in their comfort zone

Your job is to hold space for all three with respect, firmness, and clarity.

We don't bluff. We don't overpromise. We don't chase. Were not selling hope. Were selling clarity and a path to real outcomes.

Industry Familiarity Helps

You don't need to have closed deals before, but if you've worked in or around the outdoor industry, thats a major plus. We want someone who already speaks the language, whether through experience with manufacturers, suppliers, pro staffers, shop owners, or niche verticals that rarely show up on LinkedIn.

This isn't about having a book of business. Its about knowing how to build trust in a space where credibility matters.

The Compensation Model

This is not a salaried position. There is no base pay. You are compensated based on the value you create.

That means:

• Paid assessments and short-cycle strategy projects create early wins

• Advisory retainers and executed deals provide long-term upside

• No cap on earnings

• No reward for showing up and trying hard, only for results

If you can bring value, you'll be rewarded accordingly. If you cant, this will be a short conversation.

Who This Is Not For

• If you need a steady base to feel okay, this isn't the role

• If you've only ever followed someone else's lead list, this isn't the role

• If you think M&A means cold-calling your way to glory, you're in the wrong industry

• If you're too good to start small and earn trust, save us both some time

Who This Is For

• You build trust quickly and maintain it over time

• You thrive in conversations that matter

• You play the long game and don't get desperate

• You're ready to offload a function thats been living on our founders desk and own it

How to Apply

If your world overlaps with the outdoor industry, tell us about it. The kind of business owners you know, the circles you run in, and the trade shows or events where you're at home.

If you know how to build relationships that lead to outcomes, this is your shot.