Business Development Director

Position Title:          Director of Business Development

Reporting To:          President

Location:                  Dallas, TX

The Company:         Trusted Home Service Partners, a Portfolio Company of Tyree & D’Angelo Partners

About Us

Trusted Home Service Partners (“THSP”) is a private-equity backed, Dallas-based, customer-focused and people-centric group of home service businesses focused on investing in and partnering with small business owners primarily in the residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical markets throughout the U.S. The company’s mission is to improve the lives of homeowners, business partners, and team members by providing the highest quality customer service possible in an honest, respectful, dependable, and collaborative environment. Please visit www.thspartners.com for more information.

Tyree & D'Angelo Partners ("TDP") is a private equity investment firm that focuses on control investments in the lower middle market (companies with $1-5M of EBITDA).  We look for investments where we can establish true collaborative partnerships with business owners and management teams that will lead to substantial value creation over a long-term investment horizon. TDP’s track record of building high-growth and lower risk companies is driven by a buy & build investment strategy, that is based on tested methods of value creation and a true partnership approach with executives and business owners.  TDP works in collaboration with executive leaders utilizing an investment thesis driven process designed to build companies with a differentiated customer value proposition. TDP invests in the consumer, business services, and healthcare sectors, focusing on high-quality founder owned businesses that we can grow with our high probability of success process.  TDP companies have completed over 1,000 partnerships, have grown to over $4 billion of enterprise value, and TDP has over $1.5 billion of capital under management.  For more information, please visit www.TDPfund.com.

We are seeking a Director of Business Development who will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, leading due diligence, and working with the broader team to ultimately close a large number of high-quality acquisitions and partnerships.  The Director will be a key member of the leadership team, with day-to-day interaction with both the company’s executive management team as well as TDP.

The candidate will join a highly collaborative and motivated team in a dynamic environment with substantial opportunity to create value and contribute to the company’s growth and success. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong desire and passion for M&A and business development, working with small business owners, and a great goal-oriented attitude.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the process of identification, evaluation, and execution of acquisition opportunities within a dedicated geographic region
• Owns the responsibility of building and maintaining a relationship with small business owners
• Negotiate and explain deal terms while maintaining a positive working relationship with the business owner
• Partner with senior leadership and TDP to set and execute strategy
• Assist other business development officers in their efforts to obtain new business and retain existing relationships
• Develop and maintain relationships with contacts, customers, and brokers to maintain and expand business
• Lead due diligence (including managing third-parties), valuation analysis, and proposal development for potential acquisition candidates
• Help build post transaction value creation plans with owners to ensure a successful investment post close
• Work with senior management and third-party vendors to efficiently close transactions
• Wear multiple hats if needed and be a team player in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment

Requirements

• 5-7 years of M&A experience (investment banking, private equity, corporate development or direct lending)
• Prior experience communicating directly with small business owners
• Prior cold calling experience
• Prior experience at a multi-site acquisition driven organization
• Team player and self-starter
• Advanced in Microsoft Office products
• Bachelor’s degree required

Compensation

Highly competitive compensation consisting of base salary, an annual performance bonus, and equity package.