Business Development Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions

Business Development Associate - Mergers & AcquisitionsCORA Group - Jonas Software (https://www.thecoragroup.com/)Hybrid - Markham, ONThe Position:As a Business Development Associate at Jonas Software, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and developing our acquisition pipeline—researching industry verticals, identifying acquisition targets, and building relationships with founders and executives of vertical market software businesses. You will report to the Director of Business Development and work closely with the portfolio’s senior management team.You will be successful in this role if you are a people-person, have solid business acumen, love to continuously learn, and have a passion for creating and maintaining relationships. Financial literacy and an understanding of software and technology businesses are considered assets.What your impact will be: Identify, research, and map software markets to find attractive acquisition targetsDevelop and execute prospecting campaigns through email, outbound calling, and in-person meetings, while effectively communicating our M&A value propositionsClearly communicate the investment strategy, ensuring the investment process is handled with care and professionalismContinuously research new industries, sub-sectors, and trends to spot emerging opportunities and provide value to the targets you engage withBuild and maintain relationships with software founders, owners, and decision-makersTrack all interactions, data, and insights in Salesforce, maintaining a disciplined approach to CRM hygieneAnalyze outreach performance and iterate on campaigns to improve engagement ratesCoordinate with the M&A Execution team to advance qualified opportunities through diligence and deal executionWhat we’re looking for:You are:A self-starter with excellent prioritization and multitasking abilities who thrives on new challenges and takes initiativeA natural relationship builder who enjoys conversations and understands how to connect with foundersA curious learner with the ability to quickly understand different business models and industriesAn organized operator who takes pride in tracking details, setting reminders, and keeping pipelines cleanEnergized by measurable goals, outreach KPIs, and moving deals forward.Qualifications:3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or M&A sourcing.Strong written and verbal communication skills with a personable, professional phone manner.Demonstrated ability to conduct research, develop prospect lists, and generate actionable insights.Proficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach.io, or Apollo is a plus.Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance. MBA or graduate education is a plus but not required.What we offer:3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal daysComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employmentFlexible work options (with some work from home options)Business Unit: CORA M&AScheduled Weekly Hours:37.5Number of Openings Available: 1Worker Type: RegularMore About Jonas Software:Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.