Business Development Manager (Software)
Location | London
RP16284
Finatal are partnered with a leading software-focused investment platform looking to hire a Business Development Manager into their London office. You will sit within a high-performing origination team, and play a key role in sourcing and developing acquisition opportunities from day one. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established platform in a role with direct impact on deal flow and long-term growth.
Responsibilities:
• Identify, research, and qualify software businesses in line with the firm’s investment criteria
• Execute outbound prospecting across multiple channels, including email, phone, and
industry conferences
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with founders and CEOs of vertical SaaS businesses
• Track outreach activity, pipeline progression, and performance metrics using Salesforce and Outreach
• Develop structured sourcing strategies to consistently generate high-quality acquisition opportunities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on authentic, two-way dialogue
Requirements:
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in M&A origination, deal sourcing, or outbound business
development
• A strong intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in founder-led businesses and their
growth journeys
• A proactive, “hunter” mentality with the ability to generate opportunities independently
• Comfort with long-term sales cycles and the ability to build relationships over extended
periods
• Experience operating within a metrics-driven, KPI-led environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the presence and credibility to engage with senior
founders
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft personalised and
compelling outreach
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