Business Development Manager – Acquisitions

Location: Preston Dock | Office based | Hours: Full time | 8.45 am – 5.15 pm | Mon-Fri (with alternating Thurs or Fri 3.45 pm finish)

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

We have an amazing opportunity for a Business Development Manager – Acquisitions.

The Business Development Manager (Buyer Services) is a newly created, high-impact role responsible for managing relationships with active acquirers, understanding their investment criteria, and working internally with the New Business Team to source suitable acquisition opportunities. The role also includes supporting early-stage negotiations between buyers and business owners

Responsibilities

• Engage and manage relationships with active acquirers including Private Equity firms, HNWIs, Corporate acquirers, and Family Offices
• Understand buyer acquisition goals, mandates, target sectors, investment parameters, and strategic fit
• Work closely with the New Business Team to identify relevant acquisition opportunities
• Act as a liaison between buyers and their internal deal teams to coordinate communication and facilitate introductions
• Support early negotiation discussions where required, including expectations around valuation, structure, and timelines.
• Maintain accurate buyer pipelines and activity logs within the CRM system.
• Provide updates to management on buyer engagement, deal progression, and pipeline performance
• Proactively source opportunities through internal data, inbound opportunities, and market insights.

What you will bring:

• Career-focused, driven, and highly motivated self-starter
• Strong B2B sales or business development experience (3+ years)
• Excellent communication skills and confidence when interacting with senior-level stakeholders
• Ability to build rapport and manage long-term buyer relationships
• Strong organisational skills with disciplined follow-up and CRM management
• Experience working with Private Equity, Investment Directors, or Corporate Acquirers (desirable but not essential)
• market insights.

What you will receive:

• Attractive base salary and performance-based bonus structure (OTE £50,000+)
• Opportunities for career development within a high-growth M&A organisation
• Exposure to active dealmaking and senior investment professionals
• Training, mentoring, and development resources
• Collaborative and ambitious team environment

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth M&A organisation in a newly created, strategically important role. The Business Development Manager will play a central part in supporting buyers, sourcing deals, and helping shape the future of the acquisitions division

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

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If you’re an ambitious sales leader ready to drive team performance and support UK SME business sales, we’d love to hear from you

If you are interested in the role of Business Development Manager – Acquisitions, please apply today.

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