About the Job
We're currently in the midst of the largest wealth transfer in history—an estimated $11T of baby-boomer-owned businesses is set to change hands this decade.
Mainshares backs the next generation of operators transferring into the owners’ seats. We work with them to identify business opportunities, connect them with SMB investors, and help them manage their acquisitions.
We’re on a mission to ensure the future of America’s small business economy. We believe in its importance for creating wealth and building prospering communities.
About the Role
Mainshares is seeking to hire an Investor Growth Specialist to support financing the next generation of American owner-operators. As an Investor Growth Specialist, you will focus on generating and nurturing investor growth, targeting various personas, including high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and family offices.
This role requires extensive cold calling, cold emailing, and direct outreach. We’re seeking a motivated individual who thrives on winning and is eager to contribute to the future of American business ownership.
You’ll collaborate with Mainshares' engineering, product, operations, and legal teams to ensure a seamless user experience. We welcome your ideas! As an early member of the sales team, your feedback will be critical to our company’s positioning and go-to-market motion.
Responsibilities
- Build a robust pipeline through prospecting, cold calling, and direct outreach while working strategically with the Head of Capital Markets.
- Actively engage with new and existing leads through creative follow-ups to generate interest and enthusiasm for Mainshares.
- Develop expertise in Mainshares' diverse products and services.
- Provide timely and accurate front-line support for all prospective investors interested in Mainshares.
- Engage with prospective customers in real time via phone or Zoom.
Requirements
- Experience creating and executing outbound sequencing, including cold calls and emails.
- High emotional intelligence (EQ) – comfortable connecting with an auto shop owner over a beer or explaining our investing platform to a sophisticated investor.
- Enough familiarity with finance or accounting to hold meaningful conversations with potential customers.
- A strong curiosity to learn about SMB acquisitions, paired with a proven track record as a self-starter.
- Experience working in a high-volume customer-facing role, with the ability to manage your time and maintain a high attention to detail.
Nice-to-Have
- A proven track record of success in a lead generation role is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with the small business segment.
- A degree in Finance or Accounting.
