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Company: Growth Cluster
Location: United States (remote with travel)
Compensation : TBD
Type: Full-time
Growth Cluster is a healthcare-focused sell-side advisory and professional services firm. The company supports healthcare practice owners through complex transitions and exits, helping them realize the full value of the businesses they’ve built.
Acting as a trusted intermediary between sellers and buyers — including Dental Support Organizations (DSOs) and private investors — Growth Cluster manages the full transaction lifecycle, from financial preparation and diligence through closing. The firm’s long-term vision is to expand into additional industries and build a leading global business sales advisory platform.
Role Overview
The Dental Sell-Side Advisor is the primary engine for converting dental leads into high-value signed contracts. You will navigate the complex landscape of private equity-backed Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and act as a strategic advisor for multi-million dollar transitions.
This role requires a sophisticated blend of financial literacy, local market credibility, and the ability to build deep trust with practitioners as they transition their life’s work
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Deal Management: Manage a high-volume pipeline and consistently deliver signed contracts within the dental vertical.
Valuation & Analysis: Perform dental-specific valuations using US metrics, EBITDA normalization, and clinical metric interpretation (e.g., active patient counts and case acceptance).
DSO Relationship Leadership: Establish and maintain "First-Look" status with major US Dental Service Organizations and private equity groups.
Deal Structuring: Navigate complex M&A components including "Holdbacks," "Earn-outs," and "Equity Rolls".
Data Integrity: Ensure 100% accuracy in P&L gathering and tax return analysis before presenting to senior executives.
Vertical Penetration: Secure deals across targeted sub-verticals, including General Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Oral Surgery
Who You Are
Experienced in healthcare, veterinary, dental, or professional services environments
Comfortable building trust with business owners and senior stakeholders
Structured, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deals in parallel
Confident discussing financial performance and business fundamentals
Naturally consultative, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
Skills & Experience
Professional Background: Over 5 years of experience and proven background in finance, investment banking, or equity sales. Particular background in dentistry and dental practice brokerage is a huge plus.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance or related field Financial Literacy: Strong negotiation skills and proficiency in US dental M&A deal structures.
Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the "Buy-Box" criteria for major US groups like Heartland, Aspen, or Pacific Dental.
Technical Skills: Ability to analyze clinical metrics and dental-specific benchmarks (e.g., payroll % to revenue, lab fee ratios) Digital Literacy: Proficiency in CRM management and digital tools to maintain pipeline discipline
Why This Role Matters
Revenue Generation: You drive the conversion of leads into contracts with an average value of $4M–$6M USD.
DSO Acquisition Expertise: You navigate the complex deal structures of private equity buyers, ensuring optimal outcomes for our clients.
Market Authority: You position the firm as a premier source for high-revenue practices within the US dental market.
Maintains Deal Momentum: You provide the constant negotiation and local market knowledge required to hit a target of 15–20 signed contracts annually.
