Business Development Associate

PartnerOne

. Represent P1 at software, M&A and industry conferences across the US, approximately 1–3 events per month .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$65,000 - CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining relationships with investment bankers, M&A advisors, and business owners while effectively managing a CRM pipeline and generating qualified acquisition opportunities. Proficient in analyzing financial metrics and communicating clearly with stakeholders to drive deal flow.

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Relationship BuildingCRM ManagementM&A ExposureP&L AnalysisEvent Planning

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Hard Skills

SalesBusiness DevelopmentInvestment BankingPrivate EquityCorporate DevelopmentValuation DiscussionPipeline ManagementOpportunity QualificationEnterprise Software ExperienceSaaS Experience

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkDisciplineCredibility

Industry Keywords

M&AInvestment CriteriaDeal FlowCarve-OutsDivestiture ProcessesRecurring Revenue MetricsTravel ManagementNetworkingMarket FeedbackTarget Lists

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent P1 at software, M&A and industry conferences across the US, approximately 1–3 events per month
Plan events with attendee target lists, pre-booked meetings and follow-up plans
Build and maintain relationships with investment bankers, M&A advisors, brokers and business owners
Keep intermediaries informed about P1's investment criteria
Maintain contact with founders and corporate development teams on the watch list
Nurture long-term relationships with potential sellers and intermediaries
Generate qualified acquisition opportunities, including proprietary deals, carve-outs and banker-led processes
Conduct initial screening conversations with sellers and advisors
Gather information for the deal team and hand off qualified opportunities to the investment team
Remain involved in early seller interactions
Own and maintain the CRM pipeline
Report weekly on pipeline, conversion and relationship activity
Refine outreach messaging, target lists and intermediary coverage based on market feedback
Report to the senior deal team / Managing Partner

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of professional experience in sales, business development, investment banking, private equity, corporate development or a related finance role
Track record of building relationships that produced revenue or deal flow, and of hitting activity or pipeline targets
Comfortable reading a P&L, understanding recurring revenue metrics and discussing valuation with a banker or founder
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business or a related field, or equivalent experience
Confident and credible with bankers, founders and executives
Clear, concise written communication and disciplined follow-up
Organized and able to manage a multi-event travel calendar and CRM pipeline independently
Able to qualify opportunities quickly and explain fit to the deal team
Comfortable working independently and remotely with a small team across time zones
Willing and able to travel frequently within the US
Existing network of software bankers, advisors or brokers preferred
Prior M&A exposure preferred
Experience with enterprise software or SaaS preferred
Experience with corporate carve-outs or divestiture processes preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus tied to qualified deal flow and closed transactions
Remote work arrangement
Frequent travel within the US