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Business Development Representative
Dallas–Fort Worth area | Business outreach and relationship development
LodeStar Institute is looking for personable, self-motivated individuals to connect with local businesses and introduce our business advisory services. This is an outreach and referral role: build a relationship, learn whether the business is interested in exploring its value or a future sale, and arrange a discussion with a LodeStar advisor.
What you will do
- Visit businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and other independent operations, and introduce LodeStar.
- Reach businesses by telephone, email, networking, and referrals.
- Explain how LodeStar uses business evaluation, data-driven analysis, AI-enabled tools, and practical operational improvement to identify opportunities to strengthen business value.
- Recognize interest in valuation, performance improvement, exit planning, or a possible sale and refer qualified contacts to senior advisors.
- Keep basic prospect records and arrange appropriate follow-ups.
- Respect confidentiality, secure authorization, and represent the firm professionally.
What we're looking for
- Strong communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence introducing yourself and starting professional conversations.
- Dependability, discretion, self-motivation, and organizational ability.
- Interest in learning about businesses and how they operate.
Helpful, but not required: sales or customer service experience; familiarity with restaurants or local businesses; ability to read profit-and-loss statements; exposure to business valuation, analytics, or acquisitions.
The position centers on introductions and qualified referrals. Valuations, financial advice, marketing authorization, and transaction negotiations remain with designated senior advisors.
How to express interest
Use our employment inquiry form and select Career Opportunities. Include your legal name, email, phone number, relevant experience, and a short message. Please confirm your authorization to work in the United States.
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