Transactions Outreach Analyst

Benchmark International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&A firm in Cape Town is seeking a candidate for a client-facing role focused on proactive outreach to executives for acquisition opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office. You will contribute to the team's success through a metrics-driven approach, while also gaining insights into the M&A industry. Join us for an exciting opportunity in a rapidly growing firm.

Benefits

Exciting business environment

Growth opportunities in M&A

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years experience in outbound sales or administrative roles is beneficial.
• Confident, presentable, and professional manner.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Engage in proactive outbound calling and emailing to present acquisition targets.
• Monitor and analyze call metrics to optimize performance.
• Maintain effective communication and documentation in the benchmarking database.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Self-motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CRM software

Job description

The role is client-facing and requires engaging in proactive outbound calling and emailing to present acquisition targets to executives and decision-makers. This effort is key to effectively conveying the potential of these opportunities, securing non-disclosure agreements, and gathering valuable market insights.As such a confident, presentable, and professional manner is an essential attribute for any candidate - we are looking for someone with strong communication skills who is comfortable communicating via phone and email

Duties will include:

• Develop an understanding of each project, including the client's business and specific requirements.
• Proactively engage in outbound calls to pitch acquisition opportunities to Executives and Decision Makers, aiming to secure Non-Disclosure Agreements and gather valuable market feedback.
• Monitor and analyse call metrics to optimize performance and provide insights for periodic reviews with clients and Transaction Leaders.
• Maintain clear and effective communication between all parties involved, ensuring accurate documentation of interactions in the Benchmark database.
• Connect with potential corporate companies and private equity investors to understand and match acquisition criteria.
• Contribute to achieving team and company goals through a metrics-driven approach and collaborative efforts.
• 2 – 3 Years experience in previous outbound sales or administrative roles would be beneficial, however not essential
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve and exceed targets
• Computer literate; experience of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and a CRM are essential.
• Self-motivated with the capability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

What can we offer you?

• The chance to work in an exciting business and the World of M&A inside a global and rapidly growing industry leading firm.