1099 Partners

KJ McCarthy Certified Business Brokers, Inc. is a specialized M&A advisory firm serving Metals, Energy, Defense, and industrial manufacturing sectors. With 30+ years of operating and transaction experience, we combine investment‑banking discipline with deep industrial insight to deliver confidential, senior‑led advisory services for owners navigating strategic exits, generational transitions, or targeted acquisitions.

We are expanding our national network of 1099 Industrial M&A Partners to support deal sourcing and sector intelligence across the U.S. This remote role is ideal for senior professionals with strong industry relationships who can identify owners considering succession, exit, or strategic transition.

Partners act as business development specialists—leveraging established networks of owners, executives, engineers, plant leaders, procurement teams, OEM/Tier‑1 buyers, and industry influencers. No brokerage experience required; industrial familiarity is highly valuable.

This role offers flexibility, autonomy, and meaningful participation in transactions that shape the future of industrial businesses. Compensation is commission‑based with significant earning potential.

• Identify potential sell‑side clients and acquisition targets
• Initiate confidential conversations with business owners
• Provide sector intelligence across Metals
  , Energy
  , or Defense
• Support early‑stage deal qualification and basic financial review
• Coordinate with senior leadership on valuation and due diligence prep Maintain accurate outreach documentation and pipeline activity
• Uphold strict confidentiality and professional standards

• Strong acumen in Metals, Energy, or Defense
• Understanding of industrial operations, supply chains, or capital equipment

• Trusted relationships with owners, executives, and technical leaders
• Skilled in sensitive conversations around succession, valuation, confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple prospects and early‑stage deals
• Strong organizational discipline and documentation habits
• Experience operating as a 1099 professional
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently

• Familiarity with NDAs, LOIs, CIMs, and M&A processes
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, or related field