Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years' experience in phone-based sales or similar environment., Strong communication and rapport-building skills with senior business leaders., Results-driven, self-motivated, and eager to build a career in M&A., Comfortable with outbound cold calling, data research, and using CRM tools..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct outbound prospecting calls to identify and engage potential business owners.

Qualify businesses based on financial metrics such as turnover and margins.

Maintain accurate records and intelligence on target businesses to support deal development.

Build and nurture relationships with prospects through various outreach methods.

Job description

Job Title:

Deal Originator – M&A Advisory (Lead Generator)

Location:

Fully Remote (UK Hours)

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (UK Time)

About Our Client:

Our client is a dynamic UK-based Mergers & Acquisitions firm specialising in buy-side advisory, working with high-net-worth individuals and private equity firms to acquire mid-market businesses. With a focus on businesses generating between £10M–£20M in revenue, they operate at the intersection of strategy, data-driven sourcing, and relationship building. This is a rare opportunity to gain deep insights into the M&A world while enjoying a true work-life balance – no weekends, no late nights, and no travel.

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and articulate Deal Originator to join their fast-paced remote team. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to break into the world of M&A, working alongside senior Deal Leaders to generate acquisition opportunities for high-profile clients. You’ll be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and engaging business owners who may be ready to sell – often months before they even know it themselves.

If you thrive in outbound calling, have a persuasive phone manner, and love the idea of sparking meaningful conversations with successful entrepreneurs, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute daily outbound prospecting calls to identify and engage target business owners.
Qualify businesses based on financial metrics including turnover, margins, and ownership profile.
Support Deal Leaders by maintaining accurate records and intelligence on target businesses.
Conduct LinkedIn messaging and research campaigns to uncover potential acquisition targets.
Build long-term relationships with prospects, keeping them warm with market updates.
Contribute to pipeline development and eventually earn bonuses from completed deals.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in a phone-based sales environment (e.g., Financial Sales, Recruitment, Real Estate, Insurance, Stockbroking).
Strong communication and rapport-building skills; confident holding conversations with senior business leaders and owners.
Results-driven, self-motivated, and hungry to build a lucrative long-term career in M&A.
Commercially sharp – able to understand business metrics like turnover, EBITDA and margins.
Comfortable with outbound cold calling, lead nurturing, and data research.
Detail-oriented and tech-savvy – confident using CRMs and LinkedIn for prospecting.

Benefits

Benefits:

Fully remote role with a stable 9–5 UK time schedule – no weekends, no overtime.
Comprehensive 3-month training and mentorship program.
Quarterly access to a lucrative team bonus pool after 6 months.
Long-term career development – potential to triple earnings by Year 3.
Opportunity to work on international mid-market deals in a fast-growing M&A advisory firm.

NB: Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response from the Talent Acquisition team within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Salary: 20 000-30 000

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