M&A Manager, Corporate Development

Perseus Group, Constellation Software; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Perseus Group, a part of Constellation Software, is expanding its business development team in Canada. This role focuses on creating and nurturing strategic relationships for M&A opportunities within the software industry. Responsibilities include managing a pipeline through Salesforce CRM, meeting M&A targets, and qualifying opportunities. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic. The position offers a hybrid work model with an estimated salary range of CAD 81,000–99,000 annually.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in business development or client-facing M&A role.
• Interest in building relationships for software investing.
• Strong communication skills to engage with C-level executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage M&A pipeline through Salesforce CRM.
• Meet and exceed M&A targets and KPIs.
• Qualify M&A opportunities effectively.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

The Role

Perseus is growing the business development team within our M&A group. The purpose of this role is to build strong strategic business relationships that lead to the sourcing of current and future M&A opportunities for Perseus. Relationships will be formed with decision makers (i.e., CEOs/VPs of Corporate Development/founders/owners) of software companies globally, M&A advisors, and private equity/venture capital professionals. Success is defined by building and maintaining meaningful relationships, having clients sign LOI’s and ultimately, the acquisition of software companies/assets by Perseus/Constellation. Initiating and maintaining relationships and ultimately being considered and chosen for acquisition by Perseus/Constellation, typically takes multiple years. Measurable outcomes, continuous value‑add through many M&A conversations/relationships, and high‑quality market research are what ultimately generate successful acquisitions through time.

Outcomes

• Develop and manage an M&A pipeline through Salesforce CRM and create market maps to build strong relationships in assigned software industry vertical(s)
• Meet and exceed monthly M&A targets, such as meaningful contacts and other measurable M&A sourcing KPIs.
• Work both autonomously and with M&A leadership to qualify M&A opportunities with efficiency
• Ensure the lead database is allocated accurately within portfolio verticals
• Effectively qualify opportunities at the top‑end of the acquisition funnel to maintain focus for the Portfolio Managers of the business units.
• Have a meaningful impact on Perseus Group over a successful tenure in role

Relevant Experience & Competencies

• At least 3+ years of experience in a business development/sales position at a software company or client‑facing M&A/finance role within business development, sales, and/or account management. Preference for experience in outbound‑focused origination roles.
• A clear interest in developing a long‑term pipeline of meaningful relationships with prospects as a career trajectory within software investing.
• Previous high‑performance in business development, winning in an autonomous role, or prior success in other walks of life outside professional business development experience, such as entrepreneurship, will be considered.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence and executive presence to speak with CEOs, M&A advisors, corporate development, private equity, and venture capital professionals.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work variable hours.
• Extraordinary work ethic, proactive with a sense of urgency.
• This role will require occasional in‑person travel and can be performed primarily remotely or from a Hybrid Toronto, ON Office.

Business Unit

Administration

Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only)

The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$81,000.00 - CAD$99,000.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job‑related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.

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