M&A Business Development Associate - Remote

Overview

The M&A Business Development Associate will spearhead the company's internal M&A sourcing to expand both geographically and enhance its service offering and capabilities in existing markets.

In Short

• Identify and engage potential acquisition targets through cold calls, emails, networking, and industry.
• Own the top-of-funnel M&A process: generate leads, qualify targets, and set meetings with owners or executives.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition opportunities using internal CRM.
• Maintain detailed records of outreach, conversations, and follow-ups for systematic pipeline development.
• Collaborate with the M&A and executive team to refine outreach strategies and target criteria.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify new sectors or companies of interest.
• Represent the company professionally in communications with business owners, advisors, intermediaries, and at tradeshow events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in business development, sales, private equity sourcing, investment banking, or M&A deal origination.
• Comfortable and confident with cold calling and reaching out to C-level executives or business owners.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Proficiency with CRM tools (Pipedrive / Salesforce preferred).
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented and organized; you know how to keep your pipeline tight and your data clean.
• Prior experience with M&A, private equity, or a financial background is a plus but not required.
• Approximately 20% travel is required.

Benefits

• Remote opportunity.
• Work with a leading provider in fire and life safety services.
• Collaborate with senior leadership.
• Opportunity for professional growth.
• Engage with a diverse set of clients and industries.