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For more than 43 years, Brooke Chase Associates’ Retained Executive Search Services have helped companies build powerful world class organizations.  We focus on finding the best fit to create a long-term solution.

We are a relationship focused business and have applied that same focus to Brooke Chase Mergers & Acquisitions Referral Services by providing confidential introductions to Investors, Owners, and Management Leadership Teams.

We know the players in Kitchen Cabinets, Plumbing, HVAC, and related industries.  Our knowledge enables us as a Buy-Side Mergers & Acquisitions Referral Service to introduce buyers and sellers to each other, resulting in a negotiated sale with minimal disruption and an equitable selling price.

Are you looking for an opportunity to…

• Explore, learn, and grow in the dynamic industry of mergers and acquisitions and private equity?
• Use your previous business experience and skills to support the making of multi-million dollar deals happen?
• Join a rapidly growing company where you can learn and grow in a professional, positive, and supportive environment?

As a key member of our team, you will have a ground floor opportunity to grow your professional career in the field of Mergers and Acquisitions by providing excellent customer service, developing, and closing deals.  For those who have spent their career in Corporate America and are tired of the rat race and heavy travel demands, this position will allow you to use your functional expertise and project management skills to help businesses be bought and sold throughout North America, while working remotely from your home with limited travel requirements.

THIS IS A 100% COMMISSION BASED BUSINESS WITH UNLIMITED EARNINGS

In this role, you will be researching industries and companies to spearhead unique acquisition strategies.  More specifically, you will obtain precise criteria from clients (i.e., products, end-markets, revenue size, etc.) and identify companies that match these criterial, utilizing the internet, online databases, industry association company lists, and our own proprietary database, and speaking with company owners and senior executives.

We are looking for a quick learner, strategic and creative thinker with versatile business skills.

Responsibilities:

• New Business Development – developing and building client relationships.
• Identifying companies that are considering a sale or acquisition through primary strategic research and conversations.
• Track research progress and statistics to generate progress reports.
• Manage a proprietary database of researched companies.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal staff to support future acquisition transactions.
• Assist in the development of marketing materials designed to pitch various clients and strategies.

The successful candidate will be:

• Highly competent in technology, including CRM systems, email, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intellectually curious, smart, eager to learn, hard-working, disciplined, organized, detail-oriented, tenacious, intrinsically motivated, self-directed, able to multi-task well, strong verbal and written communication skills, reliable, pride in workmanship, and comfortable in leading deal-making teams.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team setting and get along well with people.
• Willing to roll up your sleeves, provide hands-on support and truly enjoy going down “internet rabbit holes,” exploring new topics and finding interesting data to connect the dots to achieve company goals.

We do have a few requirements:

• 10 plus years of general business and/or outside sales experience.
• A high sense of urgency and the ability to provide a high level of customer service while building and maintaining lasting relationships with customers.
• Ability to solve problems independently and creatively.
• Ability to organize, monitor, and track numerous ongoing deals, clients, and prospects.
• Absolute discretion in handling and communicating with clients and prospects.
• Ability to self-manage and project a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust.
• Able to read basic financial statements.
• Able to write letters and follow up with business owners by phone, video conferencing and in person.
• Computer literate with a basic understanding of customer relationship software.
• Self-motivated and able to set and abide by your own schedule.
• Able to financially tolerate long sales cycles, as deals can take many months to close.
• Must be a team player and able to work within a collaborative culture.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Great interpersonal skills.

What we bring to the table for you:

• The opportunity to get involved in the field of Mergers and Acquisitions, and private equity industry.
• Exposure to a broad range of industries and company types (e.g., manufacturing, business services, distribution, consumer durable goods, building materials, kitchen and bath, decorative plumbing and more.)
• Comradery with a great group of driven, smart, creative, and “can-do” professionals.
• A culture that inspires learning, encourages autonomous work, fosters team collaboration, rewards hard work and results, and offers a sustainable work/life balance.

Contact me now if you’re a hard-working professional ready to become a
Mergers & Acquisition Business Development Associate
and be the driving force behind your career success.

Contact:

Email Joe McElmeel Chairman and CEO at
jmcelmeel@brookechase.com
with an attached cover letter and resume

This is an opportunity for an individual to operate with the freedom and passion of an entrepreneur and lead a fast-growing US region to carry out the company’s vision of southeastern growth.  Build the Sales Team talent, champion culture, and win financially.

Assignment: 4321
Title: Regional Sales Manager – Southeastern Region
Industry: Cabinetry
Reports To: VP of Sales & Marketing
Location: Southeast US – FL, SC, GA

Our Client:

Founded in 1992, our client has grown from a local cabinetry company to a leading national corporation with 3 key distribution locations throughout the country.  A leading pioneer in the K&B industry for over 30 years constantly updating and expanding selections, featuring new, innovative products and styles.  This constant product renewal ensures that the market remains stimulated and enticing, thereby increasing potential success.  The company maintains a highly efficient National Sales Team that is committed to fostering the success of its sales reps, assisting with all needs, and thereby guaranteeing a successful and thriving professional future.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop dealer business and grow sales in a region for the company in conjunction with the distribution operation in Florida and South Carolina
• Direct sales development responsibility for your own working territory
• Hire and manage independent reps in other territories throughout the region

Main Deliverables for First 12 Months of Employment:

• Open up new K&B Dealers
• Hire reps
• Increases sales
• Develop a plan for the region
• Participate in Sales Management Meetings

Position Requirements:

• Hard worker and business entrepreneur minded
• 7+ years sales and sales leadership in building products
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience/MBA preferred
• Track record of business development and sales growth in the dealer channel
• Strategic thinker with practical hands-on implementation skills
• Experience successfully managing independent reps
• Excellent communication skills – all levels and every format
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to manage Sales Team
• Good problem solver

Contact:

Joe Richardson
Recruiter
jrichardson@brookechase.com
941-914-9332

This is an opportunity for an individual to operate with the freedom and passion of an entrepreneur and lead a fast-growing US region to carry out the company’s vision of western growth.  Build the Sales Team talent, champion culture, and win financially.

Assignment: 4219
Title: Regional Sales Manager – Western Region
Industry: Cabinetry Wholesale
Reports To: VP of Sales & Marketing
Location: Western US – CA, WA, OR, AZ, NV, UT, CO

Our Client:

Founded in 1992 our client has grown from a local cabinetry wholesaler to a leading national corporation with 3 key distribution locations throughout the country.  A leading pioneer in the K&B industry for over 30 years, constantly updating and expanding selections, featuring new, innovative products and styles.

This constant product renewal ensures that the market remains stimulated and enticing, thereby increasing potential success.  The company maintains a highly efficient National Sales Team that is committed to fostering the success of its sales reps, assisting with all needs, and thereby guaranteeing a successful and thriving professional future.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop dealer business and grow sales in a region for the company in conjunction with the warehouse/assembly/distribution operation in Nevada
• Direct sales development responsibility for your own working territory
• Hire and manage independent reps in other territories throughout the region

Position Requirements:

• 7+ years sales and sales leadership in building products.  Cabinet sales experience a plus.
• Track record of business development and sales growth in the dealer channel
• Strategic thinker with practical hands-on implementation skills
• Experience successfully managing independent reps
• Excellent communication skills – all levels and every format
• Good problem solver
• Hard worker

Contact:

Joe Richardson
Research Recruiter
jrichardson@brookechase.com
941-914-9332

A phenomenal opportunity for an aggressive, results-oriented salesperson to achieve sustainable growth and strong customer elations nationwide.

Assignment: 4218
Title: National Business Development Manager
Industry: Decorative Plumbing, Hardware
Reports To: President
Location: Southeast

Our Client:

Our client is a deep-rooted, historic hardware supplier that has prospered for over 100 years as a staple in the building materials and home goods industries.  Dedicated to quality, service, and fair pricing, this company has diversified its product offerings and looks forward to continued growth.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the growth of sales in all relevant national markets
• Develop key relationships with new and existing accounts
• Be an outstanding representative of the company with exposure nationwide
• Interface with senior leadership to strategize and forecast

Position Requirements:

• 7+ years of sales and business development experience (hardware experience preferred)
• Track record of sales growth and key account development
• Experience negotiating with a variety of customers
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset and passionate drive
• Ability to self-generate leads and sales opportunities in the national marketplace
• Ability to commit to short and long-term travel for the company, the customer, and the sale
• Willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done
• No degree necessary

Contact:

Ben Durshimer
Research Recruiter
bdurshimer@brookechase.com
941-914-9162

In a newly created role reporting to the owner, the COO will lead all daily operational aspects of the company, partnering with the owner in developing and implementing strategies and structures for growth in operations and sales volume.  This dynamic leader will further develop and share vision with the team, holding them accountable to expectations for excellence which have become a hallmark of the company’s success in its market.

Assignment: 4317
Title: COO
Industry: Design Build Residential Remodeling
Reports To: Owner
Location: Upper Midwest

Our Client:

Our client is a well-established, highly regarded, and profitable high-end custom residential design build remodeler with tremendous growth potential and ownership that is committed to investing in the future, with plans for larger facility and the goal of doubling in size over the next three to five years.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily operational leadership to include:
• Project Management and Field Ops
• Sales and Estimation
• Scheduling
• Design
• Administration – Finance, HR, Legal, Permitting/Compliance
• Supply Chain

Position Requirements:

• 7+ years Building/Construction experience, high-end residential 3+ years
• Project Management leadership
• Experience with and understanding of bid, costing, estimation
• Track record of profitable operational growth
• Interaction with and leadership of sales and design
• Experience with a $15M+ company at the leadership level
• Construction P&L experience
• Highly organized and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both internally and with customers and vendors
• Customer focused
• Integrity

Contact:

Mark Otto
Recruiter
motto@brookechase.com
941-259-4841

The opportunity to operate with the freedom and passion of an entrepreneur and lead the company’s fastest growing segment to further success.  Build talent, champion culture, and win financially.

Assignment: 4311
Title: Region Manager HVAC
Industry: HVAC & Plumbing Distribution
Reports To: Division Manager
Location: Southeast US

Our Client:

Our client is the nation’s largest privately held wholesaler of plumbing & HVAC products, dedicated to a culture of core values, high performance, and relentless focus on people.  As an organization of energized leaders, they have demonstrated a long history of growth and profitability and remain a world-class employer and business partner.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Select and recruit a world class team of Profit Center Managers through performance feedback and inspirational leadership
• Promote a culture of high expectations, consistent practice of our core values, and a deep understanding of our Key Business Principles and Strategic Priorities
• Manage key business and financial expectations
• Develop key partnerships with Vendors and Customers
• Identify and promote strategies to increase sales, improve financial results, and expand market relevance with the Region/Division

Position Requirements:

• 10 years leadership and management experience in HVAC Distribution
• A work history demonstrating progressive responsibility in the areas of P&L, growth initiatives and strong reputation for ethics and integrity
• Willingness and ability for business travel 60% of the time, primarily within the region
• Strategic thinker who possesses excellent general management, sales management and business development skills coupled with strong financial acumen
• Strong history of sales and sales management while building influential relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Is driven, energetic, well-organized, entrepreneurial, disciplined, unpretentious, resilient, courageous, and influential

Contact:

Ben Durshimer
Recruiter
bdurshimer@brookechase.com
941-914-9162

CEO with a Plan is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader to acquire and grow a business to the point of successful exit. Whether a management buyout of your current business unit or the acquisition and build-out of another private company, you assume accountability to lead a business enterprise, tap unrealized potential and create significant growth.

Introduction:

Private Equity (PE) owned firms grew revenue twice as fast as all other types for the last 10 years according to a recent Pepperdine survey. Our PE Partners are constantly looking for their next growth company and in some cases actively pursue an “Executive First” approach to investment. Across the board, the most universally well received inquiry is what we call CEO with a Plan: an experienced executive who displays passion, vision and a proposal to create a growth enterprise.

Outcomes:

As Steven Covey advises, a CEO with a Plan must “Begin with the end in mind.” The goal is to maximize value creation within a defined period such as 5 to 7 years. Success rewards the CEO and leadership team through the increased equity valuation whenever there is an ownership change. There may also be the option to reinvest and continue to grow the enterprise towards yet another ownership change.

Industry:

Our broad range of partners means that any manufacturing, distribution, transportation, or services enterprise will be accommodated. Building materials, industrials, software, medical device, bio-tech, niche manufacturing, or any industry segment that will support an attractive growth strategy will be considered.

Location:

Determined by your investment thesis.

Accountabilities:

You will be expected to present an investment idea and facilitate its transformation into a successful investment strategy. When funded, your accountability to implement and achieve objectives can encompass:

• Creating a corporate vision, culture, goals and action plans.
• Leading the acquisition and integration of multiple businesses.
• Transitioning your business to an independent enterprise with its own unique culture.
• Assessing, acquiring, developing and inspiring the leadership team to implement your vision.
• Leveraging the board, external and internal resources to their fullest.
• Leading the business to meet or exceed defined milestones.
• Participating in a successful liquidity event.

Requires:

The successful CEO will have turned around, unlocked potential, created strong growth and otherwise lead a business to exceed expectations; ideally more than once. One must also develop an investment thesis to complete the package. For example, a plan to carve-out the business unit of a larger corporation that you currently lead. Or perhaps a strategy to consolidate a few smaller companies into a platform that you can then grow into a segment leading enterprise. Regardless of the plan, investors expect an in-depth knowledge of the target industry.

Dimensions:

You will be expected to demonstrate leadership dimensions such as proactivity, adaptability, high energy, integrity, interpersonal effectiveness, strategic perspective, and communications ability.

Compensation:

There will be an appropriate incentivized executive compensation package, equity participation and the satisfaction from leading your strategy to meet or exceed expectations. Most significant will be the equity pay out at the time of a successful ownership change.

Contact:

Murray Parker
Managing Director
mparker@brookechase.com
941-914-9146