Partnership Development Associate

Selby Jennings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Partnership Development Associate in the Dallas area to drive strategic growth. You will build relationships with business owners and executives, identify partnership and acquisition opportunities, and prepare executive-level materials for leadership discussions.

The role offers exposure to strategic partnerships and M&A activity, with weekly travel to partner markets and close collaboration with senior leadership to evaluate growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, M&A or related field.
• Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and own initiatives.
• Fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting priorities.
• Willingness to weekly travel to prospective partners.

Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate relationships with owners, executives, and prospective partners.
• Identify, research, and engage potential partnership and acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct market, industry, and company analysis to support growth.
• Create presentations, outreach campaigns, and executive-level materials.
• Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Collaborate with Corporate Development and leadership to advance opportunities.
• Support market assessments, valuation work and financial analyses.
• Own sourcing efforts from outreach through transaction execution.

Skills

Relationship building

Executive stakeholder comms

Autonomous/self-starter

Deal sourcing / BD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Job description

We are currently partnered with a high-growth, private equity-backed services platform seeking a Partnership Development Associate to join its expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional looking to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with senior leadership, and play a key role in the company's expansion strategy.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and wants to make a tangible impact on business growth. You'll have the opportunity to own initiatives, engage directly with business owners and executives, and gain exposure to both strategic partnerships and M&A activity as the company continues its rapid growth trajectory.

Location

Irving, TX (Onsite)

Weekly travel is expected, with regular visits to prospective partners, industry events, and key market stakeholders.

Partnership Development Associate Responsibilities

• Build and cultivate relationships with business owners, executives, and prospective partners across target markets.
• Proactively identify, research, and engage potential partnership and acquisition opportunities.
• Conduct market, industry, and company analysis to support strategic growth initiatives.
• Create presentations, outreach campaigns, and executive-level materials for leadership discussions.
• Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and networking events.
• Collaborate closely with Corporate Development and executive leadership to evaluate and advance growth opportunities.
• Support transaction-related activities, including market assessments, valuation work, and financial analysis.
• Take ownership of sourcing efforts and help drive opportunities from initial outreach through transaction execution.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, M&A Business Development, Private Equity, or a related field.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders.
• Self-starter mentality with a desire to work autonomously and take ownership of projects.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
• Exposure to M&A, deal sourcing, partnerships, business development, or transaction-related work preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Join a rapidly growing, acquisitive platform backed by experienced investors.
• Enjoy a high degree of autonomy and ownership from day one.
• Work directly alongside senior executives and key decision-makers.
• Gain unique exposure to business development, strategic partnerships, and M&A in a single role.
• Play a visible role in shaping the future growth of the organization.
• Be part of an entrepreneurial culture where strong performance is recognized and rewarded.
• Access significant career growth opportunities as the company continues to scale.