Business Development Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions

Role Overview

This role offers the opportunity to support strategic growth initiatives by identifying and developing acquisition opportunities within the software industry. You will play a key part in building relationships with founders, executives, and business owners while expanding the acquisition pipeline. Working closely with senior leadership, you will research markets, uncover new opportunities, and help advance potential transactions.

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for identifying acquisition opportunities, engaging with potential targets, and supporting the growth of the M&A pipeline. You will combine research, outreach, relationship-building, and analytical skills to uncover valuable opportunities and support successful deal progression.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you are curious, proactive, and motivated by building meaningful relationships and creating measurable business impact, this role offers an exciting career opportunity. You will have the opportunity to gain deep exposure to mergers and acquisitions while contributing directly to long-term growth strategies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in business development, sales, mergers and acquisitions sourcing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and engaging approach
• Ability to conduct market research, identify business opportunities, and generate actionable insights
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to connect with founders, executives, and business owners
• Self-motivated and organized, with excellent prioritization and multitasking abilities
• Comfortable working toward measurable goals, outreach targets, and pipeline development objectives
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly understand different industries and business models
• Detail-oriented approach with strong CRM discipline and pipeline management skills
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach.io, or Apollo is considered an asset

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range of $60,000 – $70,000 CAD plus commission
• Remote work opportunity from Canada
• Three weeks of vacation
• Five personal days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from the first day of employment
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mergers and acquisitions within a global technology environment
• Exposure to senior leadership, business owners, and strategic growth initiatives
• Career development opportunities within a growing organization