About the position
We are sell-side Mergers & Acquisitions Advisors specialising in the sale of mid-market companies. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled OUTREACH ANALYST to join our dynamic team. The ideal applicant will be responsible for kick-starting the sales process in our Transactions Team. THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE IS TO: Establish and maintain contact with potential investors and acquirers, effectively communicating the strategic benefits of various acquisition opportunities, by conducting targeted outreach through phone calls and emails, this role is pivotal in securing non-disclosure agreements and gaining valuable market insights. THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE ARE: IDEALLY a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and solid experience in sales, preferably within the financial services industry. Candidates should have demonstrated success in meeting sales targets and effectively communicating business opportunities to senior decision-makers. HOWEVER, we will also consider candidates who possess a relevant degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field with no current experience but who are eager to pursue a career in a client-focused, sales-oriented role. ADDITIONALLY, applicants without a degree but with substantial experience in sales or business development, and a proven record of achieving targets and driving growth, are also encouraged to apply. In addition to one of the above, you will also need to meet the following criteria:
The ability to think strategically and engage in proactive outbound call-making to present acquisition targets to executives and decision-makers is a must for this position. The objective is to effectively convey the potential of these opportunities, secure non-disclosure agreements, and gather valuable market insights.
Desired Skills:
- Drivers Licence
- reliable transport
- Sales
- Marketing
- market intelligence
- outreach strategy
- financial services
- mergers
- acquisitions
- Investments
About The Employer:
Benchmark South Africa forms part of a globally recognised and award-winning organisation consistently ranked as the number 1 exclusive sell-side advisor worldwide.
We have 14 offices across Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom and America, offering our team members exposure to some of the industry's most noteworthy transactions.
Our diverse opportunities allow employees to engage with various industries, business owners, industry players, listed entities and financial institutions.
This dynamic environment fosters growth and development within the company.
Our commitment to a comfortable, safe, and secure work environment, combined with our shared vision, empowering culture, and strong support from our international shareholders, makes us a highly sought-after employer in the industry
