Sr. Business Development Associate

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Business Development Associate based in Italy.

This is a high-impact business development role focused on sourcing acquisition opportunities within the vertical software market.
You will identify promising companies, build relationships with owners and senior executives, and create a strong pipeline of potential acquisitions.
The role combines market research, relationship building, outbound business development, opportunity qualification, and M&A collaboration.
You’ll engage directly with CEOs, founders, M&A advisors, and private equity and venture capital professionals across the United States.
Success will be measured through qualified opportunities, relationship development, sourcing activity, and ultimately new platform acquisitions.
You’ll have significant autonomy while partnering closely with M&A leadership in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially driven professional who enjoys opening doors, influencing decision-makers, and turning relationships into measurable business outcomes.