(Remote) Business Development, M&A

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Source new acquisitions, develop relationships with key decision makers, and perform investment opportunity origination activities related to vertical market software businesses.
• Engage directly with decision makers of software businesses in identified vertical markets to identify, maintain, and nurture acquisition opportunities using communication and CRM tools.
• Maintain relationships with existing network of acquisition targets.
• Become the senior account manager for Harris' M&A relationships in your area of coverage.
• Communicate Harris' investment strategy effectively, ensuring the investment process is handled with care and professionalism.
• Support the M&A team in qualifying potential company targets.
• Track activities and maintain relevant information in Salesforce.
• Generate and report on leads, set up qualified investment opportunities, and move opportunities through the M&A pipeline to the transactions team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related business experience such as sales, business development, consulting, banking, investing, M&A sourcing, technology/software, investor relations, or entrepreneurship/start-up experience.
• Aptitude and passion for business development and relationship management.
• Exceptional people skills, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with excellent prioritization and multi-tasking abilities who thrives on new challenges and takes initiative.
• Financial literacy, solid interpersonal abilities, and understanding of software and technology businesses are assets.
• Ability to travel up to 10% in North America and possess a valid passport.

Nice to Have

• Prior business development experience is helpful but not necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant business experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary, quarterly and annual variable bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment.
• Flexible, remote work.