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Ben Knight

Managing Partner Emeritus at Viking Mergers & Acquisitions

Charlotte, NC Website (843) 405-8575
Current deals $1.1M–$2MUpdated August 2026

About

Ben Knight serves Viking Mergers & Acquisitions as Managing Partner Emeritus in South Carolina. He brings 20 years of consumer products sales and marketing leadership. Ben Knight directed $750 million in annual revenue as Vice President of Sales. He acquired three FASTSIGNS locations between 2007 and 2012.

Who is a good fit for Ben Knight

  • South Carolina business owners can draw on Ben Knight's consumer products sales and marketing background.
  • Franchise operators can connect with Ben Knight's experience owning three FASTSIGNS locations.
  • Owners navigating growth challenges can consider Ben Knight's experience growing packaging revenue from $27 million to $100 million.

Active listings (4)

Asking prices from $1.1M to $2M.

Closed deals (3)

Businesses Ben Knight has helped sell.

  • Established Furniture Business for Sale – Great Location in High Growth Area (#1567)

    furniture retail · SC

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    24-year-old retail furniture company that sells, delivers and installs high-end brand furniture Hallmarks are layout and design of living spaces plus excellent customer service

  • Plumbing & Electric Contractor in Extremely Desirable Area! (#1551)

    plumbing · Location undisclosed

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    Well-established plumbing & electric contracting business with a 36-year track record in an expanding resort community (Carolinas) Long-term market relationships with much repeat business

  • Visual Communications Company w/ Diverse Customer Base – Established Signage and Graphics Company (#1557)

    signage · NJ

    Sale price: Undisclosed

    "Great opportunity for the former corporate executive who desires to control their own future!" Highly successful, profitable, well-established signage and graphics franchise; 20+ years in business

Frequently Asked Questions

Ben Knight serves South Carolina as Managing Partner Emeritus at Viking Mergers & Acquisitions. Ben Knight also brings experience from operating businesses in Charlotte, NC, and Rock Hill, SC.

Ben Knight acquired FASTSIGNS South Tryon in Charlotte, NC, during 2007. Ben Knight added a Rock Hill, SC, location in 2009. Ben Knight acquired a Matthews/Ballantyne location in Charlotte during 2012. Ben Knight researched small companies throughout the Southeast before his first acquisition.

Ben Knight spent 20 years in consumer products sales and marketing. Ben Knight advanced from an entry-level position to Vice President of Sales. Ben Knight carried responsibility for $750 million in annual revenue. Ben Knight later led sales and marketing for a rigid packaging company in Los Angeles.

Ben Knight led sales and marketing for a small rigid packaging company. Ben Knight grew annual revenue from $27 million to $100 million. Ben Knight achieved that growth in less than four years. Ben Knight built that experience before acquiring his FASTSIGNS locations.

Ben Knight earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College. Ben Knight began his career as an assistant football coach at Emory & Henry College. Ben Knight later entered the corporate world. Ben Knight built his subsequent career in consumer products.

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