Manager, Business Development (Software)

TL;DR

Manager, Business Development (Software): Identifying and sourcing qualified vertical market software companies for acquisition with an accent on outbound prospecting and relationship management. Focus on driving M&A deal flow and evaluating investment criteria to identify high-value targets.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global software consolidator that acquires, builds, and grows specialized software businesses across North America, the UK, EU, and APAC.

What you will do

• Identify, research, and evaluate attractive software companies based on internal investment criteria.
• Execute outbound prospecting through email, phone, and industry conferences.
• Establish trust and long-term relationships with software business owners in core verticals.
• Collaborate with the corporate development team to innovate sourcing strategies.
• Maintain precise activity records and report on KPIs using Salesforce and Outreach.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in M&A deal sourcing or origination within a private equity firm or VMS acquirer.
• Proven track record in business development or software sales.
• Exceptional writing skills and ability to lead professional, harmonious conversations.
• Analytical mindset capable of thriving in a metrics-driven environment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to exceed critical KPIs.

Nice to have

• Degree in Finance.
• Deep familiarity with the SaaS business model.

Culture & Benefits

• Great Place to Work Certified environment.
• Opportunity to work within a five-time Inc. 5000 honoree company.
• Exposure to global M&A operations and software modernization strategies.
• Professional growth within a rapidly expanding global software consolidator.