Transactions Associate

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bolton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£28,000 / year
CATEGORY
Sales & Marketing
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SKILLS

Sales Client Management Negotiation Organizational Skills Analytical Skills Communication Time Management Team Player

FULL DESCRIPTION

Transactions Associate

£27,000 - £28,000 + Commission (£40,000 - £45,000 OTE). An opportunity to move into the exciting and fast-paced Business Sales / M&A industry advising SME business owners on sale and exit.

Location: Bolton | Work Type: On-site | Job Type: Full-time | Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 + Commission

About the Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd, is a multi-award-winning business sales broker and the UK’s leading business sales specialist within the lower market. Operating nationally from the Head Office in Bolton, we have developed a market-leading reputation for being pro-active, innovative and forward thinking, providing an all-encompassing service to both buyers and sellers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring all Clients receive the same exceptional levels of service as expected by the business
  • Following the tried and tested sales processes - liaising with and managing the flow of potential buyers
  • Arranging meetings with interested parties, setting the meeting agenda and preparing Clients so they know what to expect
  • Liaising with solicitors
  • Assisting Clients where appropriate through the due diligence process through to completion
  • No direct experience in business transfer is required as full training will be provided, however the successful candidate will need to display a proven track record in sales of some description. You may have a background in Sales, Real Estate Sales / Lettings, Recruitment or a similar commercial environment as we find the skills within these industries are very transferable to our sector.

Skills / Requirements

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to self-manage
  • Numerate with strong analytical skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills and ability to communicate at all levels (internally and externally)
  • Drive and enthusiasm to take their own performance and the overall department to the next level
  • The ability to work to strict deadlines, meeting KPI’s and hitting individual and team targets
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Energy and commitment
  • Team Player

Benefits

  • Salary + Commission – We will reward you with a fantastic basic salary, and uncapped commission structure. Basic salary is determined by your level of experience but ranges from £27,000 to £28,000. On target earnings including bonus is up to £40k, however our commission structure is uncapped (Top Earner £45k).
  • Team nights – Fazenda and Flight Club? The Ivy and Crystal Maze? We like to celebrate success

Contact

Alastair McLean - Group Recruiter – [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Recruitment

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