M&A Business Development Executive – Europe

Job Description: Responsible for managing a multi-faceted business development process to generate acquisition opportunities for Vesta Software Group Europe. The position reports directly to the M&A Business Development Manager – Europe. This role requires a self‑motivated, driven, focused, and dynamic individual with effective business-to-business sales skills.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct industry and competitive research to identify vertical‑market software businesses meeting investment criteria and metrics.
Engage with target business owners, shareholders, and senior executives regarding potential acquisitions and guide them through the sales process.
Develop and grow a deal pipeline through outbound sales efforts, attendance at trade shows, broker road‑shows, and regular engagement with existing leads in the database.
Maintain the group’s deal funnel, prospect information, and reporting in the proprietary Salesforce database.
Recommend strategies and initiatives to senior leadership for identifying new prospects that meet strategic criteria and metrics, supporting accelerated growth.

Job Qualifications

2+ years of sales or business development experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated success in cold calling, prospecting, and sales processes.
Self‑motivated, organized, and able to plan own work schedule and set/monitor personal performance goals.
Degree in business administration, business or related area of study, or equivalent is an asset.
Prior software experience in a B2B environment is an asset.
Positive attitude and strong drive for results.
Strong time‑management skills and ability to multi‑task across ongoing responsibilities.
Integrity and trustworthiness, with capability to manage sensitive information and relationships professionally.
Understanding of accounting principles and software businesses is an asset.
Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM is an asset.

Business Unit: Vesta Software Group – M&A
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
Number of Openings Available: 1
Worker Type: Regular

Vesta Software Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for a disability at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, contact recruitment at

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