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Benchmark International

Outreach Analyst

Full Time · In Office · Austin, Texas (USA)

$45,000–$50,000 · Posted Aug 19, 2026

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  • Benchmark International is seeking business professionals to join its sell-side mergers and
  • acquisitions (M&A) teams as Deal Transaction Outreach Analyst.
  • From day one, our analysts gain hands-on experience in the deal execution process, developing
  • negotiation skills, mastering valuation concepts, and supporting clients through the full transaction
  • lifecycle. Analysts work directly with business owners, private equity firms, corporate development
  • teams, and strategic acquirers to move deals from engagement to closing.
  • This role requires effective communication skills, resilience, and the ability to hold your own in
  • discussions with executives and investment professionals. Analysts manage multiple projects across industries simultaneously, ensuring buyers remain engaged and transactions progress toward favorable outcomes for our clients.
  • Unlike origination roles, Benchmark’s transaction teams begin work once an engagement is signed
  • and carry responsibility through to closing. This structure allows analysts to focus exclusively on
  • executing transactions and managing the portfolio of active client mandates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a front-line contact for clients (business owners selling their companies) and
  • potential acquirers.
  • Manage early-stage deal execution, including acquirer introductions, NDA negotiations, and
  • facilitation of buyer access to client materials.
  • Coordinate buyer–seller communications, including conference calls, site visits, and follow-
  • ups, with the goal of advancing buyers toward offers.
  • Respond to and manage buyer due diligence inquiries, escalating to senior team members or
  • clients as needed.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with private equity funds, venture capital groups, family
  • offices, and strategic acquirers.
  • Support the preparation and refinement of client marketing materials and acquiring target
  • lists.
  • Maintain accurate records in the firm’s CRM system to track deal activity and progress.
  • Conduct industry and market research to inform transaction strategy and buyer targeting.
  • Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations to communicate findings and deal updates
  • to the team and clients.

Job Requirements

  • As an Analyst, you must bring high energy, passion, and a motivated, can-do attitude,
  • coupled with a strong desire to succeed in the dynamic M&A industry. Success in this role requires
  • exceptional communication, analytical, mathematical, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • This is a client-facing position working exclusively with existing clients. Analysts must
  • be able to deliver both positive and challenging news with professionalism and empathy, while
  • guiding clients through the sale process at a steady and productive pace.

Education/Training/Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree, one-year related experience, and/or training; or equivalent combination of
  • education and experience.

Specific qualifications for the Deal Analyst include:

  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to address and respond effectively to clients, buyers,
  • managers, and stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver information in a
  • professional, persuasive, and empathetic manner.
  • Strong prioritization, organizational, and time management skills; capable of handling multiple
  • projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and skilled in conducting online
  • research using platforms such as PitchBook, PrivCo, DealNexus, IBISWorld, Hoovers, OneSource,
  • CorpFin, and First Research.
  • Commercial acumen and a clear understanding of the M&A process and industry dynamics.
  • Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard business hours to meet client and transaction
  • needs.
  • Willingness to travel for short overnight trips on short notice (typically no longer than two days).
  • Ability to obtain a Real Estate Salesperson License within prescribed time of employment
  • (company-sponsored).
  • No unfavorable history with FINRA, the SEC, or any state regulatory agency.
  • On-site presence required, Monday through Friday (this is not a remote or hybrid role).
  • Professional presence and demeanor consistent with Benchmark International’s image and
  • standards.
  • Professional business attire required.

Salary

  • Analysts receive a competitive base salary in the range of $45,000 - $50,000 annually based
  • on candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role. This position also offers
  • commissions directly tied to closed-deal revenue. In addition, high-performing team members are
  • eligible for an annual bonus based on overall success. With consistent strong performance, total
  • annual compensation could reach $74,500, and exceptional results can exceed this range.

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.

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