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(Remote) Corporate Development Sales Associate

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on driving Harris Computer's M&A strategy by identifying and building relationships with software company founders and executives. You will play a key part in developing a robust pipeline of acquisition opportunities while representing Harris with professionalism and credibility.

Qualifications

  • Proactive and goal-oriented with a track record of achieving targets in a business development environment.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate effectively with C-suite executives.
  • Entrepreneurial drive and resilience to manage complex outreach campaigns independently.
  • Solid understanding of business operations to assess opportunities and articulate ideas.
  • Preferred: 2 - 5 years of experience in M&A

Responsibilities

  • Develop the M&A pipeline by proactively identifying and sourcing software companies that align with investment goals.
  • Initiate and build key relationships through strategic, targeted outreach to business owners and senior leadership.
  • Nurture long-term relationships with key decision-makers, establishing credibility and positioning Harris as the acquirer of choice.
  • Innovate outreach processes by developing and implementing new methods to improve effectiveness.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication
  • Proactivity
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Executive Presence
  • Business Acumen

About the company

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Harris Computer

  • GovTech
  • Large
  • 10,001+
Harris provides mission-critical software solutions for the Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, and Private Sector verticals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Harris is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Constellation Software, Inc (CSI), a publicly-traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Trading symbol CSU.

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Job description

Harris Computer's M&A team is looking for a Corporate Development Sales Associate to join our innovative Team!


We’re looking for a high-energy, resilient sales professional to drive our M&A strategy. As a Corporate Development Sales Associate, you'll be at the forefront of our growth, responsible for identifying, connecting with, and building relationships with software company founders and executives. 


If you are a self-starter who thrives on autonomy, is passionate about building a pipeline from scratch, and is motivated by the thrill of initiating conversations that lead to major acquisitions, we want to hear from you!


The remote role is eligible to anyone in the U.S. and Canada.


What your impact will be:

  • Develop the M&A Pipeline: Proactively identify and source software companies that align with our investment goals; Use initiative and outreach strategies to build a robust pipeline of opportunities.
  • Initiate and Build Key Relationships: Lead outbound prospecting through strategic, targeted outreach. You will build rapport with business owners and senior leadership, establishing strong professional connections.
  • Be a Trusted Partner: Develop and nurture long-term relationships with key decisionmakers, building long-term credibility and positioning Harris as the acquirer of choice.
  • Innovate Our Process: Develop and implement new, innovative methods to improve our outreach process, with your contributions being highly visible and valued.
  • Leverage Your Tools: Use our M&A CRM as a strategic tool to manage your pipeline and ensure meticulous tracking of all activities, providing you with the data to make effective decisions.

What we’re looking for:

  • Proactive & Goal-Oriented: You are a self-motivated individual with a track record of taking initiative and achieving targets in a business development environment. You thrive when given the autonomy to manage your own work.
  • Exceptional Relationship Builder: You are energized by interacting with others and possess a natural ability to build trust and rapport. You communicate clearly and effectively with people at all levels, including C-suite executives.
  • Entrepreneurial Drive: You are a high-energy, responsive self-starter who works well independently. You have the tenacity and resilience to see complex outreach campaigns through to success.
  • Executive Presence & Maturity: You can confidently and credibly engage with founders and senior executives, representing Harris with professionalism.
  • Business Acumen: You have a solid understanding of business operations, enabling you to quickly assess opportunities and articulate your ideas with conviction. 2 - 5 years of experience in M&A is preferred.

About Us:

Harris Computer is the largest operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), the most effective acquirer of software businesses globally. Harris acquires vertical market software businesses, manages them using industry best practices, and builds them for the future. Through acquisitions, Harris has grown extensively from its roots in the utilities, local government, education, and healthcare sectors. We have completed over 170 software acquisitions in 20+ software sectors, have 190+ offices globally and employ over 10,000 team members within Harris companies.


Salary Range

The hiring range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.


What we offer:

  • Plenty of opportunities to grow your career
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 3 weeks of vacation plus 5 personal days to recharge
  • Employee stock ownership, RRSP program, 401k + matching
  • A chance to give back through community involvement
  • Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle

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