Business Development Analyst

Selby Jennings; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Business Development Analyst to support acquisition sourcing for a growing portfolio. The role emphasizes outbound outreach, building relationships with business owners, and maintaining a robust pipeline.

You will identify targets, research opportunities, and collaborate with senior M&A professionals in a fast-paced, meritocratic environment. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with 0–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in sales, business development, sourcing, or a related field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willing to make outbound calls and manage high activity levels.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective acquisition targets.
• Conduct outbound outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Build relationships with business owners and industry professionals.
• Qualify opportunities and gather key business information.
• Maintain CRM records and manage an active pipeline.
• Partner closely with leadership and M&A professionals on growth initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Outbound outreach

CRM usage

Prospecting tools

High activity management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

An entrepreneurial private equity firm is seeking a Business Development Analyst to help drive acquisition sourcing efforts for a high-growth portfolio company.

This is a relationship-focused role centered on identifying and engaging business owners, generating new acquisition opportunities, and supporting a highly active M&A strategy. The ideal candidate enjoys outbound business development, building relationships, and operating in a performance-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Identify and research prospective acquisition targets


• Conduct outbound outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn


• Build relationships with business owners and industry professionals


• Qualify opportunities and gather key business information


• Maintain CRM records and manage an active pipeline


• Partner closely with leadership and M&A professionals on growth initiatives

What We're Looking For

• 0-5 years of experience in sales, business development, sourcing, or a related field


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills


• Comfortable making outbound calls and managing high activity levels


• Experience using CRM and prospecting toolsHighly motivated, competitive, and entrepreneurial mindset


• Bachelor's degree preferred

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Exposure to acquisitions, M&A, and private equity-backed growth strategies


• High-impact role with significant visibility to leadership


• Meritocratic, fast-paced environment


• Opportunity to build a career at the intersection of business development and investing

If you're someone who enjoys connecting with people, creating opportunities, and being part of a rapidly growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.