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M&A Deal Originator (lead generation)

Talent Shore
Full-time
On-site
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Title:
Deal Originator – M&A Advisory (Lead Generator)

Location:
Fully Remote (UK Hours)

Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (UK Time)

About Our Client:
Our client is a dynamic UK-based Mergers & Acquisitions firm specialising in buy-side advisory, working with high-net-worth individuals and private equity firms to acquire mid-market businesses. With a focus on businesses generating between £10M–£20M in revenue, they operate at the intersection of strategy, data-driven sourcing, and relationship building. This is a rare opportunity to gain deep insights into the M&A world while enjoying a true work-life balance – no weekends, no late nights, and no travel.

Job Description:
Our client is looking for a highly motivated and articulate Deal Originator to join their fast-paced remote team. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity to break into the world of M&A, working alongside senior Deal Leaders to generate acquisition opportunities for high-profile clients. You’ll be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and engaging business owners who may be ready to sell – often months before they even know it themselves.

If you thrive in outbound calling, have a persuasive phone manner, and love the idea of sparking meaningful conversations with successful entrepreneurs, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute daily outbound prospecting calls to identify and engage target business owners.

  • Qualify businesses based on financial metrics including turnover, margins, and ownership profile.

  • Support Deal Leaders by maintaining accurate records and intelligence on target businesses.

  • Conduct LinkedIn messaging and research campaigns to uncover potential acquisition targets.

  • Build long-term relationships with prospects, keeping them warm with market updates.

  • Contribute to pipeline development and eventually earn bonuses from completed deals.



Requirements


  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a phone-based sales environment (e.g., Financial Sales, Recruitment, Real Estate, Insurance, Stockbroking).

  • Strong communication and rapport-building skills; confident holding conversations with senior business leaders and owners.

  • Results-driven, self-motivated, and hungry to build a lucrative long-term career in M&A.

  • Commercially sharp – able to understand business metrics like turnover, EBITDA and margins.

  • Comfortable with outbound cold calling, lead nurturing, and data research.

  • Detail-oriented and tech-savvy – confident using CRMs and LinkedIn for prospecting.



Benefits

Benefits:

  • Fully remote role with a stable 9–5 UK time schedule – no weekends, no overtime.

  • Comprehensive 3-month training and mentorship program.

  • Quarterly access to a lucrative team bonus pool after 6 months.

  • Long-term career development – potential to triple earnings by Year 3.

  • Opportunity to work on international mid-market deals in a fast-growing M&A advisory firm.

NB: Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response from the Talent Acquisition team within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.