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Now Hiring: Business Broker – Sales Agent Role in Wisconsin (1099 Subcontracted Position)

Written by Benjamin Engel | Jul 23, 2025 4:00:06 PM

EDGE Business Advisors is expanding in Wisconsin and actively hiring a motivated, entrepreneurial individual to join our team as a Business Broker (Sales Agent). This is a 1099 independent contractor role with significant earning potential, training support, and a clear path for career growth within a professional business brokerage and M&A advisory firm.

Whether you’re an experienced agent seeking a more lucrative niche or someone with strong business instincts and people skills, this opportunity gives you the tools, team, and platform to succeed.

 

About the Role

Business Brokers at EDGE help entrepreneurs buy and sell privately held businesses. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys networking, values confidentiality, and thrives in a commission-based sales environment.

You will:

  • Develop and manage relationships with business owners and buyers

  • Assist in business valuation, packaging, and listing preparation

  • Confidentially market businesses for sale and screen buyers

  • Structure offers and negotiate terms

  • Manage deals from LOI to closing, with support from your team

This is a commission-only, subcontracted position (1099) with growing splits based on performance and progression.

 

Career Path & Commission Growth

We provide a clear professional development path with increasing commission splits as you advance:

As you grow, your earning potential increases—with splits structured to reward productivity, professionalism, and results.

 

What Makes EDGE Different

At EDGE, we believe no Advisor should work alone. Each Business Advisor is supported by a dedicated Director and a Buyer Coordinator, forming a unit focused on getting deals done efficiently and effectively.

We also provide access to:

  • In-house Legal support for deal questions and document reviews

  • In-house Real Estate experts for lease negotiations and property transitions

  • Marketing and lead generation tools

  • Ongoing training and mentorship

You’ll have the freedom of an independent agent with the backing of a full-service M&A team.

 

Requirements

  • Active Wisconsin Real Estate License (required to legally broker business sales in WI)

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in business, finance, or dealmaking

  • Experience in sales, consulting, real estate, or business ownership is a plus

 

Why Business Brokerage?

Business brokerage is one of the most rewarding segments of real estate and dealmaking. You’re helping entrepreneurs through life-changing transitions—whether it’s selling a business they built from scratch or acquiring a company to begin their next chapter.

At EDGE, you get the structure and support of a proven firm with the flexibility of independent work and scalable commissions.

 

Apply Now

To learn more or express interest in the role visit our Career Center, email us at inquiry@buyselledge.com or call 404.940.5748.

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Let’s explore whether a future as a Business Broker at EDGE is right for you.

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