Director of Business Development

Chris Hayes Associates; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chris Hayes Associates is partnering with an international software group to appoint a commercially astute Business Development Director to lead UK deal origination and the ongoing acquisition strategy.

The role involves setting the UK origination agenda, owning the pipeline quality, and guiding a high-performing Business Development team while engaging with founders, shareholders, and advisers across the market.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business development and origination within acquisition environments.
• Proven ability to build senior relationships and deliver strategic value.
• Strong commercial judgement and long-cycle origination capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the UK business development and origination strategy.
• Own the quality and strength of the acquisition pipeline long-term.
• Lead, manage and develop the Business Development team.

Skills

Business Development

M&A Origination

Corporate Finance

Corporate Development

Investment Advisory

Job description

Business Development Director – Deal Origination, UK

We are working with a highly successful and rapidly growing international software group with an active acquisition strategy across the UK.

As part of its continued growth, the business is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Director to take a leading role in developing and delivering its acquisition origination strategy.

Working closely with the Head of M&A, this is a senior and highly influential position combining strategy, team leadership, relationship development and hands-on origination.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing the UK business development and origination strategy
• Taking ownership of the quality and long-term strength of the acquisition pipeline
• Leading, managing and developing the Business Development team
• Building trusted, long-term relationships with founders, shareholders, management teams and professional advisers
• Identifying, qualifying and progressing acquisition opportunities from initial engagement
• Understanding shareholder objectives, motivations, valuation expectations and transaction timing
• Working closely with the M&A team on opportunity prioritisation, valuation, deal structure and negotiations
• Representing the business at a senior level across the market and developing a strong network of relationships

We are looking for a commercially astute, credible and emotionally intelligent leader with significant experience in Business Development, M&A Origination, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Investment, Advisory or a related environment.

You will need a proven ability to build senior relationships, excellent commercial judgement and the patience and persistence required to develop complex, long-cycle acquisition opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly acquisitive international group, take genuine ownership of the UK acquisition pipeline and have a direct impact on the organisation's continued growth.

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