Business Development Associate (M&A Marketplace)

About the Role

We are hiring a high-agency Business Development Associate to drive seller and buyer onboarding for an M&A marketplace platform.

This is an outbound-heavy role focused on building relationships. You’ll be the first point of contact for founders and buyers, helping grow both sides of the marketplace through thoughtful, well-timed conversations.

Key Responsibilities

• Reach out to potential sellers and buyers via calls, email, and LinkedIn
• Build and manage a strong lead pipeline
• Onboard sellers by understanding their intent and guiding them through the platform
• Maintain relationships through structured follow-ups
• Share market insights, objections, and feedback to improve conversion
• Work with internal teams on outreach and messaging

What We’re Looking For

• 2–4 years in business development, sales, or similar roles
• Strong communication and comfort with cold outreach
• Ability to build rapport and handle nuanced conversations
• Good judgment, empathy, and listening skills
• Basic understanding of financial concepts or interest in M&A
• Ownership mindset and willingness to learn

Nice to Have

• Exposure to M&A, consulting, or financial services
• Outbound-heavy experience
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot)

Why Join Us

• Build a fast-growing M&A marketplace in Southeast Asia
• Work closely with founders with high ownership
• Exposure to real transactions, founders, and investors
• Strong learning across sales, strategy, and deal-making