Strategic Software Investment Associate

Selby Jennings; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is partnering with a software-focused private equity firm in Atlanta to hire a Business Development Associate. The role focuses on identifying and engaging software company executives that match the investment strategy and building relationships with market participants.

You will conduct market research, prospect across channels, and support add-on acquisition strategies while assisting diligence with market analysis and expert interviews.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, software sales, or business development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage executives at software companies aligned with the firm's investment strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with market intermediaries and industry participants.
• Conduct market research and segment mapping to uncover new investment opportunities.
• Prospect using email, LinkedIn, phone, and other tools to qualify leads.
• Support add-on acquisition strategies for portfolio companies.
• Assist the investment team during diligence through expert interviews and market analysis.

Skills

Lead generation

Relationship building

Market research

Prospecting

Executive engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM software

Marketing automation tools

Job description

Selby Jennings is partnering with a software-focused private equity firm in Atlanta to hire a Business Development Associate. The role focuses on identifying and engaging software company executives that match the investment strategy and building relationships with market participants.

You will conduct market research, prospect across channels, and support add-on acquisition strategies while assisting diligence with market analysis and expert interviews.