Posted 9 months ago
Manager, Corporate Development
@ Perseus
Remote in Canada
Overview
Perseus, an operating group under Constellation Software, is hiring a Manager, Corporate Development to build relationships with software company founders and CEOs and source acquisition opportunities. The role is full-time, with a base salary estimated at CAD $78,300 to $95,700 per year, and requires 2 to 4 years of business development or M&A experience.
Responsibilities:
- Build and manage pipeline and market maps in assigned verticals
- Introduce Constellation Software to software company founders and CEOs
- Qualify M&A opportunities autonomously
- Meet monthly M&A targets such as meaningful contacts and NDAs signed
- Source capital deployment of 8-10M per year by year 2
Requirements summary:
- 2-4 years in business development or M&A at a software company
- Preference for outbound-focused experience
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Organized and detail oriented
- Extraordinary work ethic with a sense of urgency
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Perseus
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
About the job
Perseus Group is an Operating Group under Constellation Software (csisoftware.com), a $5.1B Canadian based publicly held company. Perseus has over 3,000 employees across 60+ companies in 10+ verticals, located in over 40 offices.
The Role
Perseus is currently scaling their Business Development function. The role is to make contact, introduce Constellation Software and build strong relationships with founders/CEOs of software companies around the world. Success is defined as making and maintaining connections, having clients sign LOI’s and ultimately, the acquisition of the software companies that Business Development Managers have relationships with.
This introduction, maintaining relationships, and ultimately being considered for an acquisition by Constellation may take years. This said, measurable outcomes and the continuous value-add in conversations and market research is what allows successful acquisitions to come to fruition.
Outcomes:
Develop and manage pipeline and market maps to build strong relationships in assigned vertical(s)
All BDMs are required to meet and exceed monthly M&A targets, such as meaningful contacts and NDAs signed in addition to more controllable measurable metrics.
Work autonomously to qualify M&A opportunities with efficiency
Ensure the lead database is allocated accurately within the BDM’s portfolio verticals
Effectively qualify opportunities at the top-end of the funnel to maintain focus for BU PMs concerning M&A efforts
Have a meaningful impact on Perseus Group over a successful tenure in-role
Responsible for sourcing/originating 8-10M in capital deployed per year by year 2.
Relevant Experience & Competencies:
2-4 years of experience in a Business Development position at a software company or a similar M&A role within business development, sales, and/or account management. Preference for experience in Outbound-focused roles.
A clear interest in developing a long-term pipeline of meaningful relationships with prospects as a career trajectory within software investing.
Previous high-performance in Business Development, winning in an autonomous role or, prior success in other walks of life outside professional BD experience
Advanced verbal and written communication skills with confidence and polish to speak with CEOs, other prospects, lawyers, accountants, and business intermediaries.
Organized, detail oriented, and able to work variable hours.
Extraordinary work ethic, proactive with a sense of urgency.
Business Unit:
Administration
Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only):
The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$78,300.00 - CAD$95,700.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at [email protected].#Gemini HOJournal
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