ETA Searcher Job at Acquisition Network, Chicago, IL

  • Acquisition Network
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ETA Searcher (Program Applicant) – The Acquisition Network

Company: The Acquisition Network
Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract / Program Participation (Paid Service)

About The Acquisition Network

The Acquisition Network is a global platform that empowers entrepreneurs, operators, and professionals to acquire profitable small businesses with confidence. Our team brings 10+ years of buy-side M&A experience , with a track record of helping operators across the world identify, evaluate, negotiate, and acquire companies that generate strong cash flow and long-term value.

We combine data-driven deal sourcing, private lending partnerships, and remote management systems to help clients become owners—not operators—of multiple profitable companies .
Our platform supports every stage of the acquisition journey, including:

  • Investment thesis development

  • Deal sourcing and outbound search

  • Financial modeling and valuation

  • Negotiation and due diligence

  • Capital introductions

  • Strategic planning and operational support

We exist to help ambitious professionals enter or scale in the world of small-business acquisition without navigating the search alone.

About the Opportunity

Are you an operator, ETA searcher, search fund professional, or acquisition-minded professional looking to buy a business—but lacking the time, deal flow, or M&A expertise to do it efficiently?

The Acquisition Network is accepting applications for our Business Acquisition Partner Program — a paid service where our experienced team finds, vets, negotiates, and supports your acquisition , helping you become a business owner with a proven team behind you.

This posting is not an employment role. It is an opportunity to pre-qualify for an exclusive acquisition program where you partner with our team to acquire and manage a profitable company.

What the Program Includes (Paid Service) End-to-End Acquisition Support
  • Custom Investment Thesis & Acquisition Roadmap

  • Proprietary Deal Sourcing (inbound + outbound)

  • Comprehensive M&A Analysis & Financial Modeling

  • Valuation, Negotiation, LOI & APA Support

  • Access to Private Lenders and Capital Partners

  • Strategic Planning & Management Consulting

  • Installation of Remote/Local Management Teams

We handle sourcing, analysis, negotiations, and infrastructure—so you can focus on becoming a business owner.

Who This Is For

Ideal for professionals who want to acquire a business within the next 6–12 months:

  • Business Operators & General Managers

  • ETA Searchers & Search Fund Professionals

  • Corporate Leaders & Managers

  • Investment, Banking, and Consulting Professionals

  • Entrepreneurs seeking cash-flowing acquisitions

  • First-time buyers with capital or access to financing

You do not need M&A experience—just the drive to own and scale a business.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of leadership, operations, finance, entrepreneurship, or business experience

  • Strong motivation to acquire and operate (or oversee) a small business

  • Ability to fund or finance an acquisition (we help with lending partners)

  • Willingness to collaborate closely with our acquisition team

Compensation

This is not a salaried position.
Participants pay for The Acquisition Network’s acquisition services, deal sourcing, and management infrastructure.

Why Apply
  • Acquire a profitable business faster and more efficiently

  • Reduce risk through vetted deal flow and expert due diligence

  • Access lenders, private capital, and deal-negotiation support

  • Build long-term wealth as an owner—not just an operator

  • Benefit from a proven system and experienced team behind you

How to Apply

Apply now to see if you pre-qualify for the Business Acquisition Partner Program.
Eligible applicants will be contacted for an initial consultation to review fit, capital readiness, and timeline.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area, Remote work

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