M&A Origination Manager

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. FOG Software Group is looking for a M&A Origination Manager to join our Mergers & Acquisitions deal sourcing team. The Manager will take on the critical functions of sourcing, qualifying, nurturing and managing a pipeline of acquisition opportunities, supporting the M&A team\’s goal of acquiring software companies. The Manager will build relationships with C-suite executives, business owners, investment bankers, private equity and venture capital funds, and other senior leaders in these industries around the world. The role has a direct and measurable impact on the organization with the opportunity to participate in investment and strategic decisions as part of a lean, high energy, fast paced and entrepreneurial team. The ideal candidate should possess 4 – 7 years of relevant experience in lead generation (including converting MQLs to SQLs), sales development, or business development (including deal sourcing, cold-calling, pitching), with a proven track record of thriving and surpassing targets in a fast-paced enterprise SaaS sales or deal sourcing environment. Experience in M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital or Investment Banking is a plus, but not required. COMPANY DESCRIPTION FOG Software Group acquires, manages, and builds mission-critical vertical market software companies across the world, and is a division of Constellation Software (TSE:CSU). Founded in 1995, Constellation is a leading software investor and has acquired over 1,000 businesses across dozens of industries, ranging from owner-operated SMBs to publicly traded companies. For more information about FOG Software Group and Constellation Software, please visit our websites: www.csisoftware.com; www.fogsoftwaregroup.com CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Engage in meaningful dialogue with software company owners, shareholders, and other stakeholders Establish, maintain, and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders of vertical market software businesses that meet our strategic criteria, helping to progress prospective targets through the deal sourcing pipeline Identify strategic opportunities that meet our criteria and add new companies and contacts to our proprietary CRM database Analyze, manage, and search our existing CRM database for available prospects and stale leads that should be nurtured Plan, develop, and conduct prospecting campaigns through LinkedIn, email, calling, attendance at trade shows, and in-person meetings QUALIFICATIONS 4+ years of experience in high volume SaaS sales, as an SDR, and/or 2+ years of experience in M&A/VC/PE deal sourcing Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field is preferred Previous use of a CRM platform (ideally Salesforce) Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills both in-person and remotely Self-motivated with a drive to surpass targets Ability to work autonomously and communicate effectively within a team Capable of continuously managing a large pipeline while maintaining attention to detail Advanced time management, organizational, analytical, and strategic thinking skills Flexible with the ability to respond to changing priorities, pressures, and demands Intellectual curiosity for business strategy and investing Willingness to travel to meet with companies and attend tradeshows as needed Legally authorized to work in the UK with the ability to travel to Canada, the US, and Europe. Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Finance and Sales Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at FOG Software Group by 2x Get notified about new Origination Manager jobs inUnited Kingdom . Product and Propositions Manager – Commercial LendingSAP Senior Manager – Digital Supply Chain TransformationInternational Account Manager (m/f/d) – LondonCredit Product Manager (SME Business Lending)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr