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Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of 95+ distinct brands in 25+ major vertical markets, which are respected leaders within their own domain.\nJonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.\nJonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 80,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,500 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is part of the TSX 60 Index.\nThe Position:\nAs a Business Development Associate at Jonas Software, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and developing our acquisition pipeline-researching industry verticals, identifying acquisition targets, and building relationships with founders and executives of vertical market software businesses. You will report to the Director of Business Development and work closely with the portfolio’s senior management team.\nYou will be successful in this role if you are a people-person, have solid business acumen, love to continuously learn, and have a passion for creating and maintaining relationships. Financial literacy and an understanding of software and technology businesses are considered assets.\nWhat your impact will be: \nIdentify, research, and map software markets to find attractive acquisition targets\nDevelop and execute prospecting campaigns through email, outbound calling, and in-person meetings, while effectively communicating our M&A value propositions\nClearly communicate the investment strategy, ensuring the investment process is handled with care and professionalism\nContinuously research new industries, sub-sectors, and trends to spot emerging opportunities and provide value to the targets you engage with\nBuild and maintain relationships with software founders, owners, and decision-makers\nTrack all interactions, data, and insights in Salesforce, maintaining a disciplined approach to CRM hygiene\nAnalyze outreach performance and iterate on campaigns to improve engagement rates\nCoordinate with the M&A Execution team to advance qualified opportunities through diligence and deal execution\nWhat we’re looking for:\nYou are:\nA self-starter with excellent prioritization and multitasking abilities who thrives on new challenges and takes initiative\nA natural relationship builder who enjoys conversations and understands how to connect with founders\nA curious learner with the ability to quickly understand different business models and industries\nAn organized operator who takes pride in tracking details, setting reminders, and keeping pipelines clean\nEnergized by measurable goals, outreach KPIs, and moving deals forward.\nQualifications:\n3+ years of experience in business development, sales, or M&A sourcing.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with a personable, professional phone manner.\nDemonstrated ability to conduct research, develop prospect lists, and generate actionable insights.\nProficiency in Salesforce, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Outreach.io, or Apollo is a plus.\nBachelor’s degree with strong academic performance. MBA or graduate education is a plus but not required.\nWhat we offer:\n3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days\nComprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment\nBusiness Unit: \nCORA M&AScheduled Weekly Hours:\n37.5Number of Openings Available: \n1Worker Type: \nRegularMore About Jonas Software:\nJonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.\nJonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.\nJonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.\nHeadquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. 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