Senior Executive Assistant—Strategy & M&A

Role Overview

Sells is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide direct, strategic support to the CEO and assist with corporate development and M&A activity. This role is designed for an experienced Executive Assistant who has previously supported a C‑suite executive in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment and who operates as a true force multiplier.

The Senior Executive Assistant will serve as an extension of the CEO—owning priority management, information flow, and execution across firm initiatives and live transactions. This role requires strong business judgment and the ability to understand context beyond task execution, exceptional organizational discipline, proactive anticipation of needs, and comfort operating in confidential, time‑sensitive, and deal‑driven environments.

You will regularly interact with senior executives, business owners, investors, legal and financial advisors, and transaction counter parties. The ideal candidate brings polish, discretion, and the ability to manage complexity while maintaining momentum across multiple work streams.

Sells is the middle‑market investment bank and advisory firm people trust. We lead mergers and acquisitions for privately held companies and represent exceptional founders and premier investors through defining moments of transition and growth. Our team delivers institutional‑quality execution with an unwavering commitment to people, legacy, and long‑term success. We honor the human element in every transition. Our approach builds an environment of trust—fostering empathy, alignment, and a process that delivers mutually rewarding outcomes.

Long after the deal closes, both parties feel confident, fulfilled, and optimistic about their futures. When it matters most, Trust Sells™.

• Full‑time, 100% In‑Person, at Hunt Tower in Rogers, AR.
• This is a fully in‑office role with a daily starting time of 7:00 AM CT.

Executive Support & Priority Management

• Capture and track CEO decisions, action items, and commitments to ensure execution across strategic initiatives and transactions.
• Manage and prioritize the CEO’s calendar, aligning time allocation with firm priorities and highest‑value activities.
• Serve as a gatekeeper and thought partner on scheduling, anticipating needs, deadlines, and pressure points.

Meetings & Communications

• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including leadership, client, and board‑level engagements.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and post‑meeting action trackers; drive follow‑through and accountability.
• Manage executive communications, including inbox triage, drafting routine correspondence, and escalating time‑sensitive matters.

Strategy, Corporate Development & M&A Support

• Support M&A and corporate development efforts through diligence coordination, information tracking, and deadline management.
• Assist with preparation of transaction materials, presentations, and memoranda.
• Maintain deal trackers, timelines, and coordination across internal teams and external advisors.

Project & Operations Management

• Support project management across firm initiatives, strategic priorities, and deal work streams.
• Coordinate cross‑functional communication, remove bottlenecks, and ensure commitments are executed.

Travel, Administration, & Logistics

• Coordinate domestic travel, itineraries, and expenses with efficiency and foresight.
• Maintain organized records, systems, and documentation related to executive activity and transactions.

Confidentiality & Professional Judgement

• Handle sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Represent the CEO and firm with maturity and credibility, exercising independent judgment while escalating appropriately.

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, with direct support to a senior C‑suite executive (CEO, President, Founder, or equivalent).
• Prior experience supporting executives in professional services, finance, private equity, investment banking, consulting, or M&A‑adjacent environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex calendars, competing priorities, and high‑volume…