M&A Deal Origination Associate

BowPoint; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth M&A firm is seeking a Deal Origination Associate to conduct outbound calls to potential acquisition targets. This remote position requires strong communication skills and provides an entry-level opportunity in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales or business development, with a strong desire to learn and grow in a competitive team setting. Remote candidates must reside in the Greater Tampa Area, Florida.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development, or financial services preferred.
• Ability to continuously learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to grow within a competitive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 100+ outbound calls per day to discuss acquisition opportunities.
• Qualify leads, set appointments, and manage the handoff process.
• Maintain accurate records within the CRM system (Salesforce).
• Collaborate closely with team members to track performance and report results.
• Contribute to the improvement of sourcing systems and processes.

Skills

Exceptional work ethic

Strong communication skills

Cold calling

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Title: M&A Deal Origination Associate

Location: Remote (Must Reside in Florida)

Reports To: Managing Director and/or Director of Research

Type: Full-Time

About BowPoint

BowPoint is a high-growth mergers and acquisitions (M&A) origination firm that partners with private equity and strategic buyers to accelerate buy-and-build strategies across multiple industries. We were recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (No. 570) and named a Top 50 Workplace and Best M&A Provider by Small Business Monthly.

We are a team of ambitious, results-driven professionals dedicated to identifying, connecting with, and sourcing quality acquisition opportunities that fuel the growth of our clients’ businesses.

Position Summary

As a Deal Origination Associate, you will play a key role in directly contacting acquisition targets/companies for our private equity clients. This is a fast-paced, performance-driven position requiring exceptional communication, persistence, and organization. You’ll be on the front lines of the M&A process — reaching out directly to business owners, understanding their motivations, and setting the stage for successful transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct 100+ outbound calls per day to business owners, founders, and executives to discuss acquisition opportunities.
• Qualify leads, set appointments, and manage the handoff process.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of activity and pipeline metrics within our CRM system (Salesforce).
• Collaborate closely with team members to track performance, report results, and meet aggressive weekly and monthly KPIs.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of BowPoint’s sourcing systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Exceptional work ethic, self-discipline, and an ability to continuously learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and confident phone presence — not afraid of cold calling.
• 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development, or financial services is preferred.
• Strong desire to learn about a variety of industries
• Desire to grow within a high-performance, competitive team environment.

Please apply only if you currently reside in the Greater Tampa Area, Florida. Applications from out-of-area candidates will not be reviewed.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Investment Banking

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