Business Development Manager
hace 3 días
Blackburn
Company Overview: This role sits within one of the fastest-growing M&A businesses in the UK, supporting a diverse network of Private Equity firms, High Net Worth individuals, corporate acquirers, and Family Offices. The company provides expert advisory and transactional support to buyers seeking strategic acquisitions across multiple sectors Job Summary: The Business Development Manager (Buyer Services) is a newly created, high-impact role responsible for managing relationships with active acquirers, understanding their investment criteria, and working internally with the New Business Team to source suitable acquisition opportunities. The role also includes supporting early-stage negotiations between buyers and business owners Responsibilities: • Engage and manage relationships with active acquirers including Private Equity firms, HNWIs, Corporate acquirers, and Family Offices, • Understand buyer acquisition goals, mandates, target sectors, investment parameters, and strategic fit, • Work closely with the New Business Team to identify relevant acquisition opportunities, • Act as a liaison between buyers and their internal deal teams to coordinate communication and facilitate introductions, • Support early negotiation discussions where required, including expectations around valuation, structure, and timelines., • Maintain accurate buyer pipelines and activity logs within the CRM system., • Provide updates to management on buyer engagement, deal progression, and pipeline performance, • Career-focused, driven, and highly motivated self-starter, • Strong B2B sales or business development experience (3+ years), • Excellent communication skills and confidence when interacting with senior-level stakeholders, • Ability to build rapport and manage long-term buyer relationships, • Strong organisational skills with disciplined follow-up and CRM management, • Experience working with Private Equity, Investment Directors, or Corporate Acquirers (desirable but not essential), • Attractive base salary and performance-based bonus structure (OTE £50,000+), • Opportunities for career development within a high-growth M&A organisation, • Exposure to active dealmaking and senior investment professionals, • Training, mentoring, and development resources Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. 36 hours per week. Benefits: • Company pension JBRP1_UKTJ