M&A Business Development Associate Job Summary :
Job Description Summary
Reporting into the Senior Manager of Corporate Development, the Business Development Associate will be responsible for representing the front-end of Vencora's acquisition activities-establishing contacts, building, and nurturing relationships with CEOs and owners of globalpanies. Our focus is to build a strong portfolio of businesses that are specialists in their own market.
Job Description : Thepany
Vencora acquires, strengthens, and grows vertical market technology businesses. We are not your typical private equity or strategic acquirer. We never "exit" our investments and operate in a highly decentralized manner. As a result, our 400+ portfolio businesses have the confidence, entrepreneurial drive, and best practices to dominate their industry.
Vencora is a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (csisoftware), listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
What You Will Be Doing
You will drive our acquisition activities of sourcing and nurturing targetpanies by :
- Creatively identifying leads for vertical market software businesses meeting our strategic criteria and specific metrics
- Maintaining and building a proprietary database of industry contacts
- Developing and conducting prospecting campaigns through digital media, outbound cold calling, email sequences, in-person meetings, and industry events
- Consistently making direct outreach to business owners and executives, confidently navigating gatekeepers, and initiatingpelling conversations
- Demonstrating creativity, persistence, and credibility in reaching out to Owners, Operators, and C-Suite leadership
- Gathering targetpany information and qualifying opportunities for potential acquisition
- Presenting high-potential opportunities to the internal M&A team and supporting progression to NDA or deeper evaluation
- Traveling to attend tradeshows, prospecting trips, and in-person meetings as needed (up to 20%)
Skills You Will Bring
We are looking for someone who is driven, results-oriented, and unafraid to pick up the phone. You have excellent interpersonal skills, strong business instincts, and a proactive mindset. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by building relationships and sourcing great businesses.
Fluency in EnglishExcellent academic performance in an undergraduate business degree. A master's degree from a top-tier school is a plusStrongmunication skills, both verbal and written. Fluency in English is necessaryDemonstrated success with cold calling and outbound prospecting -you are confident initiating conversations with founders and C-level executives and know how to get past gatekeepers4+ years of experience in a business development, lead generation, or outbound sales role, ideally in a B2B or M&A environmentAbility to manage a pipeline of leads and consistently exceed outreach and engagement targetsConfident in presenting to business owners and executive-level stakeholdersStrong analytical skills and sound business judgmentExperience in M&A, software, or fintech is considered an assetFamiliarity with Salesforce is a plusProfessional demeanor, excellent time management, and a persistent, independent work ethicCollaborative spirit with the ability to work across remote teams and cultural backgroundsWillingness and ability to travel up to 20%The Opportunity
The Business Development Associate role at Vencora offers a high-impact career path with visibility across the M&A lifecycle. You'll gain hands-on experience sourcing and qualifying deals, building relationships with founders, and contributing to long-term growth across our global software portfolio.
What We Offer
Health and Wellness benefits, Maternity Leave - Full benefits starting on day oneProfessional development opportunitiesEmployee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Opportunity to network with peers across the global Vencora and CSI ecosystemAnd more...Worker Type : Regular
Number of Openings Available :
1 Job ID R49227