Business Brokerage Agent - Commission Only

Company Description: Murphy Business Sales is one of North America's largest business brokerage firms, with brokers across the United States and Canada. The firm offers a full range of services, including business sales, buyer representation, business valuations, equipment appraisals, and merger and acquisition support. Its valuations follow Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), providing clients with professional, reliable assessments. The Edison, New Jersey office combines deep local market expertise with access to national and global opportunities in franchises, commercial real estate sales, and business acquisitions. Murphy Business Sales partners with clients to provide informed guidance and confidence at every stage of a business transaction.
Role Description: This is a remote, commission-only contract role for a Business Brokerage Agent based out of the Murphy Business Sales Edison Office. The agent will prospect and qualify business owners and buyers, conduct initial discovery calls, and build a pipeline of potential listings and acquisition opportunities. Day-to-day tasks include gathering and analyzing financial and operational data, preparing confidential business profiles, and supporting business valuation and pricing recommendations. The agent will market listings, coordinate inquiries, and guide clients through the sale or acquisition process, including negotiations and documentation in collaboration with senior brokers. The role also involves maintaining professional relationships with referral partners, attending training sessions, staying informed about market trends, and adhering to firm compliance and confidentiality standards.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to review financial statements, assess market conditions, and evaluate business performance.
Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills to conduct client meetings, negotiate deal terms, and prepare clear written materials.
Candidates should have strong customer service skills to manage client expectations, maintain long-term relationships, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Candidates should possess Sales skills to generate leads, build a prospect pipeline, and close brokerage engagements and transactions.
Candidates should possess Training and learning agility to absorb brokerage procedures, valuation concepts, and compliance requirements, and apply them in daily work.
Relevant experience in business brokerage, commercial real estate, finance, or small business ownership is highly beneficial.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote, commission-based environment.
Familiarity with CRM tools, standard office software, and online research platforms is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field is helpful but not required; equivalent experience will be considered.

Work arrangement
Yes