(Remote) Business Development, M&A

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Directly engage with the decision makers of software businesses in specifically identified vertical markets to identify, maintain, and nurture acquisition opportunities for Harris by using a suite of communication and customer relationship management tools.
• Continue relationships with our existing network of acquisition targets.
• Become the senior account manager for Harris' M&A relationships in your area of coverage.
• Effectively communicate Harris' investment strategy, while ensuring that 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 our M&A transactions team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related business experience, including 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.
• Interest in experimentation and willingness to be considered even if not explicitly experienced in all areas.

Nice to Have

• Financial literacy
• Understanding of software and technology businesses

Qualifications

• No specific formal educational qualifications are explicitly mentioned in the description.

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.