Director Exit Ready Consulting BE

As an Exit Ready Director, you will be a trusted advisor to Belgian SME entrepreneurs. You will guide them through the complex process of preparing their businesses for a sale, providing strategic, financial, and operational advice. Your expertise and seniority will allow you to build deep relationships with clients, positioning Marktlink as their partner of choice. - Act as a trusted advisor to SME entrepreneurs, guiding them through the exit preparation process; - Lead consultancy projects focused on improving operational efficiency, financial performance, and strategic positioning to maximize company value; - Conduct in-depth analyses of clients’ businesses to identify opportunities for optimization and value enhancement; - Collaborate with the client and internal teams to develop and implement tailored exit strategies; - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior, medior and/or senior consultants involved in project execution; - Deliver workshops, masterclasses, and presentations to educate clients on exit readiness; - Build and maintain long-term client relationships based on trust and expertise. - Experience in business improvement, corporate finance, or M&A advisory; - Proven experience working with SMEs and an understanding of the unique challenges they face; - Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess business performance and identify areas for improvement; - Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of building trust with senior-level stakeholders; - Native Dutch speaker with a deep understanding of Belgian business culture; - Willingness to travel across Belgium to meet with clients; - A sales- and target driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for helping businesses succeed. At Marktlink, we’re not just dealmakers, we’re future-shapers. With a strong focus on tech, data, and AI, we’re redefining the world of M&A. Here’s what you can expect when you join our fast-growing, entrepreneurial team: - Opportunity to shape the future of a leading European M&A firm; - Unlimited holidays - work hard, play hard, with a unique blend of freedom and responsibility; - Competitive salary and performance based bonus; - HP laptop and iPhone; - Responsibility from day one, with flexible working hours and entrepreneurial colleagues; - Tailor-made training and personal development, because growth never stops; - Annual paid ski trip and the Marktlink Gala.A positive result of the pre-employment screening is a necessary condition for offering an employment contract.