<p>Benchmark International's global headquarters in Tampa is seeking professionals to join our Deal Origination team. This position involves researching merger and acquisition activities and trends within the industries that Benchmark International participates. This is an administrative role that involves working independently as well as with a team to provide support and quality research for our Deal Origination team. This position is entry level into a career in mergers and acquisitions, positioning the employee for advancement opportunities. As an entry-level position, one is not expected to have any pre-existing knowledge about mergers and acquisitions and training will be provided. Benchmark International is growing rapidly and will provide opportunities for advancement. Job Responsibilities:</p> <p>Building 'Business Intelligence' reports that will be presented to prospective clients. Researching consolidation trends and outlooks in variance industries. Providing support for our outreach team. Collaborating with the Marketing Team to implement new initiatives. Collecting and organizing data for marketing campaigns. Performing additional administrative tasks to support the Deal Origination team.</p> <p>Job Requirements:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Experience conducting research and preparing presentations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Competent with basic computer skills. Well-organized. Ability to work in the office every day as this is not a remote or hybrid position. Professional dress attire is required.</p> <p>Salary: As a member of the Deal Origination team, you will receive an annual salary of $40,000 paid bi-weekly. Benefits: All Benchmark International positions offer paid time off, standard holidays, and community service days. Employees are eligible for highly competitive company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and AD&D insurance; 401k with company matching; flexible spending accounts; and flexible dependent care assistance accounts. Social Responsibility: Benchmark International is an active, contributing member of the communities in which we work. The company participates in significant charitable giving opportunities throughout the year. Many of the recipient charities have been identified by our individual employees as a result of their personal passions for supporting particular needs. In addition, each employee is encouraged to use two paid work days per year to provide their labor and skills to the community. About Benchmark International Benchmark International is a global mergers and acquisitions firm dedicated to delivering creative, value-maximizing solutions for business owners seeking to grow or exit their companies. Recognized as the #1 Sell-side Privately Owned M&A Advisor in the World by PitchBook and Refinitiv, and named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by both The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network, we are known for our award-winning process and world-class service. Specializing in the sale of mid-market companies, our transaction teams operate from offices across the globe, representing clients in a wide variety of industries. Our unique, technology-driven approach connects sellers with the right acquirers-whether local or international-through a combination of proprietary databases, deep market insight, and strategic outreach. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performance team with global reach. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We believe in promoting from within and are actively looking for ambitious professionals ready to shape the next chapter of our success story. Join us-and be part of the next generation of leaders redefining M&A excellence. Unfortunately, Benchmark International is not in a position to sponsor visas for candidates in its Tampa office at this time. Benchmark International provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.</p>