Firm Acquisition Scout (Independent Contractor)
Company: JUS Official Services
Division: Corporate Development & Strategic Acquisitions
Classification: Independent Contractor (1099)
Compensation: Commission-Based (Qualified Acquisition & Partnership Opportunities)
Location: Remote (United States)
Position Overview
JUS Official Services is seeking a proactive Firm Acquisition Scout responsible for identifying businesses that may be interested in operating under the JUS Official Services brand, entering into strategic partnerships, or being acquired through flexible acquisition structures.
This role focuses on sourcing businesses that are seeking succession plans, ownership transitions, operational support, growth opportunities, or exit strategies. The Firm Acquisition Scout serves as the first point of contact, identifying opportunities and introducing qualified businesses to company leadership for further evaluation.
This is a commission-only independent contractor position with uncapped earning potential based on successfully sourced acquisition and partnership opportunities.
Core Objective
Your primary responsibility is to:
- Identify businesses that may be interested in joining the JUS Official Services ecosystem.
- Source businesses interested in acquisition, strategic partnerships, or brand affiliation.
- Build relationships with business owners and decision-makers.
- Generate qualified acquisition opportunities for company leadership.
- Expand the company's portfolio through strategic business growth initiatives.
Opportunity Types
You will identify businesses interested in opportunities such as:
- Operating Under the JUS Official Services Brand
- Earn-In Buyout Agreements
- Lease-to-Own Business Acquisitions
- Revenue Share Partnerships
- Strategic Joint Ventures
- Business Succession Planning
- Management Buy-In Opportunities
- Asset Acquisitions
- Business Expansion Partnerships
- Similar acquisition structures that do not require an upfront purchase by JUS Official Services
Target Businesses
You may prospect businesses including:
- Marketing Agencies
- Talent Management Firms
- Creative Studios
- Cleaning Companies
- Event Production Companies
- Media Companies
- Software & Technology Firms
- Consulting Businesses
- Hospitality Businesses
- Entertainment Companies
- Digital Agencies
- E-commerce Businesses
- Local Service Businesses
- Professional Service Firms
- Creator-Focused Businesses
- Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs)
Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify businesses that align with JUS Official Services' acquisition strategy.
- Conduct outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn, networking events, referrals, and direct meetings.
- Build relationships with business owners, executives, and decision-makers.
- Introduce acquisition and partnership opportunities professionally and ethically.
- Gather preliminary business information for internal review.
- Qualify opportunities before referring them to company leadership.
- Maintain accurate records of prospects and communications.
- Coordinate introductions between qualified businesses and company representatives.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding acquisition discussions.
- Represent JUS Official Services professionally at all times.
Qualifications
Required
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable networking with business owners and executives.
- Excellent organizational and follow-up abilities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Professional communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred
- Experience in business development, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, franchise development, consulting, investment, or B2B sales.
- Understanding of business operations and financial fundamentals.
- Existing network of business owners or executives.
- Experience evaluating business opportunities or conducting market research.
Compensation
This is a commission-only independent contractor (1099) position.
Firm Acquisition Scouts earn compensation based on:
- Successfully sourced acquisition opportunities that progress to completed transactions.
- Qualified strategic partnership agreements.
- Businesses successfully onboarded under the JUS Official Services brand.
- Performance bonuses for high-value acquisitions or partnership opportunities.
Specific commission structures are outlined in the Independent Contractor Agreement.
There is no hourly wage, salary, employee benefits, paid time off, or guaranteed income.
Independent Contractor Status
This role is offered exclusively as a 1099 Independent Contractor position.
Contractors are responsible for their own outreach tools, communication systems, taxes, travel expenses, and other business expenses. This role does not establish an employer-employee relationship.
To comply with applicable laws, JUS Official Services does not accept applicants residing in California or other jurisdictions where this contractor model is not legally supported or compliant.
Background Check Requirement
All applicants must successfully complete a criminal background check prior to onboarding.
Failure to successfully complete the required screening may result in disqualification.
Performance Expectations
Success in this role is measured by:
- Number of qualified acquisition opportunities sourced
- Number of strategic partnership opportunities generated
- Businesses successfully referred to leadership
- Completed acquisitions or partnership agreements
- Quality of prospect pipeline
- Professionalism and consistency of outreach
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Firm Acquisition Scout is entrepreneurial, relationship-driven, and passionate about business growth. They enjoy networking with business owners, identifying strategic opportunities, and helping companies find innovative growth or succession solutions. They are motivated by performance-based compensation and long-term business development.
Equal Opportunity
JUS Official Services is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants. Independent contractor eligibility is determined based on qualifications, business needs, successful completion of required screenings, and compliance with applicable laws governing independent contractor relationships.
Application Question(s):
- Provide 1-2 personal references & 2-3 professional references (Required):
Experience:
- B2B sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Acquisition strategy: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mergers & acquisitions: 1 year (Preferred)
- Business development: 1 year (Preferred)
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Location:
Work Location: Remote
