Business Coach and Consultant, Exit Strategy

Exit Factor

. Develop relationships with business owners throughout Chicagoland, focusing on the west and southwest suburbs .

Posted 10/9/2026contractRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business consulting and exit strategy development, with a strong focus on relationship management and client engagement. Proficient in facilitating strategic sessions and generating consulting opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business Consulting ExperienceExit Strategy DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementExceptional Communication SkillsEntrepreneurial Mindset

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Hard Skills

Business Readiness AssessmentValue Driver AnalysisConsulting Opportunity GenerationStrategic Session FacilitationMastermind Group Leadership

Soft Skills

Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer Interaction Enthusiasm

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteCRM SoftwareZoom

Industry Keywords

Exit PlanningM&A ExperienceReferral PartnershipsNetworkingCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop relationships with business owners throughout Chicagoland, focusing on the west and southwest suburbs
Build referral partnerships with CPAs, attorneys, bankers, and financial advisors
Participate in networking and community events
Generate and qualify consulting opportunities
Assess business readiness and value drivers
Facilitate strategic consulting sessions
Lead mastermind-style group learning sessions
Guide clients through exit-planning discussions
Serve as a trusted advisor and relationship manager
Engage with new leads, convert them to clients, and work with clients in one-to-one sessions
Help small and mid-sized businesses increase profit, efficiency, and company value to prepare for sale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be located in the west or southwest suburbs of Chicago
Preferred related experience: personal exit or sale experience, previous business consulting/coaching, and related exit strategy or M&A experience
Computer proficiency, including conducting Zoom presentation meetings
Some experience in a customer-facing role or strong interest in customer interaction
Exceptional verbal and written communication, particularly strong phone skills
Enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and business
Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, driven, competitive, committed to accomplishing objectives, and opportunistic
Time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, CRM, and Zoom, or ability to learn these systems
Ability to work as an independent 1099 contractor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full training and certification program
Mentorship and resources from top professionals
Corporate team support
Flexible schedule; ability to design your own schedule
Remote work flexibility
Continuing education and training
Ongoing training and support
Technology and automation systems
Corporate support staff
Growth potential within the organization
Proven and proprietary consulting system