Inside Sales Representative

Job Description

Benchmark International is seeking motivated professionals to research and connect with U.S. middle-market companies, engaging owners interested in selling or growing their business. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure to the full mergers & acquisitions (M&A) process, working closely with industry experts and contributing to company growth.

You’ll collaborate with outreach specialists under an Area Manager, using provided data and self-sourced leads to target assigned regions. No prior M&A experience is required—just strong communication skills, business interest, and drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Career advancement opportunities, including Area Manager, are available.

Job Responsibilities

• Calling business owners that match the demand from buyers within the middle market.
• Sending emails to potential clients to display proof of Benchmark International's success and recent market activity.
• Maintaining a professional LinkedIn page to connect and share information with business owners within our target market.
• Setting appointments between potential clients and our Deal Origination Directors to discuss sales process and valuation.
• Researching various market trends to educate business owners within specific industries on recent M&A activity and rationale for acquisitions.
• Identifying the correct decision makers in an organization to ensure communication remains confidential.
• Maintaining communication records and preparing reports of results.
• Discovering challenges for potential clients and presenting solutions.
• Meeting or exceeding all sales and performance goals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Research and prospect targeted companies
• Learn and apply M&A knowledge
• Build rapport and convey confidence with business owners
• Maintain professionalism in demeanor and appearance
• Collaborate in a team setting
• Proficient with basic computer skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and receptive to feedback
• Market and educate business owners via omni-channel outreach
• Identify client challenges and propose solutions
• Communicate Benchmark International’s value proposition effectively
• Document information accurately
• Assist with meeting coordination
• Meet or exceed performance goals
• Responsible, efficient, and adaptable
• Full-time, in-office role (Monday–Friday)
• Business Professional attire required

Salary

As a member of the Deal Origination outreach team, you will receive an annual salary of $50,000 plus uncapped commission (On Target Earnings of approximately $50,000 - $62,000 plus).

Benefits

All Benchmark International positions offer paid time off, standard holidays, birthday holidays, and community service days. Employees are eligible for highly competitive company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and AD&D insurance; 401k with company matching; flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA & HSA); and flexible dependent care assistance accounts.

Social Responsibility

Benchmark International is an active, contributing member of the communities in which we work. The company participates in significant charitable giving opportunities throughout the year. Many of the recipient charities have been identified by our individual employees because of their personal passion for supporting particular needs. In addition, each employee is encouraged to use two paid workdays per year to provide their labor and skills to the community.

About Benchmark International

Benchmark International is a global mergers and acquisitions firm dedicated to delivering creative, value-maximizing solutions for business owners seeking to grow or exit their companies. Recognized as the #1 Sell-side Privately Owned M&A Advisor in the World by PitchBook and Refinitiv and named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by both the M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network, we are known for our award-winning process and world-class service.

Specializing in the transaction of mid-market companies, our teams operate from offices across the globe, representing clients in a wide variety of industries. Our unique, technology-driven approach connects sellers with the right acquirers—whether local or international—through a combination of proprietary databases, deep market insight, and strategic outreach.

We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performance team with global reach. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We believe in promoting from within and are actively looking for ambitious professionals ready to shape the next chapter of our success story.

Join us and be part of the next generation of leaders redefining M&A excellence.

Benchmark International provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. The company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.

Benchmark International cannot sponsor work visas for candidates.