Business Development Associate Italy

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**To support our expansion into new international markets, we are looking for a highly motivated Business Development Associate to help shape our M&A; team and activities in Italy.** **With a clear, executable M&A; strategy in place, we are ready to enter Italy with a dedicated team and accelerate our growth.**
- As a Business Development Associate, you will play a crucial role in identifying and initiating contact with potential M&A; prospects across Finance, Healthcare and Education in Italy. You'll be one of the first points of contact, representing Topicus and learning extensively about the local software market and entrepreneurial landscape._ **The Job**
- Actively identify and source potential acquisition targets through systematic research, networking, and attending industry events.
- Initiate and lead outreach efforts to establish contact and build relationships with owners, founders, and C-level executives of target companies.
- Conduct in-depth qualification discussions to assess strategic fit and gather initial information.
- Leverage the strong relationship with owners and sellers to guide them through the M&A; processes.
- Document interactions, research findings, and lead statuses accurately in our CRM.
- Collaborate with the international M&A; and Business Development teams to share insights and best practices. **Your Profile**
- Independent, proactive, and results-oriented individual, who functions well within a tight-knit team.
- Strong commercial affinity and comfortable initiating contact with senior executives and entrepreneurs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - ability to listen, ask insightful questions, and build rapport.
- Good analytical skills with a foundational understanding of financial performance, valuation, and business metrics.
- Organized, methodological, and detail-oriented in approach and documentation.




- Eager to learn (more) about M&A; and different industries within the Italian market.
- Experienced in conducting (online) research and gathering key insights on potential prospects and target markets..
- Professional demeanor and representative of the Topicus values (we dare, share, care and deliver). **Requirements**: - Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably (but not mandatory) in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in a business development, sales, research, or related commercial role. Experience in software/IT or M&A;/consulting is a plus.
- Fluent in Italian (native) and English (fluent), both written and spoken.
- Based in Italy and willing to travel within Italy and to the Netherlands occasionally.
- Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and standard office software. **What We Offer**
- Be part of an organization that values autonomy with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and ambition to make an impact on society.
- An ambitious role with significant learning opportunities in Business Development, M&A;, Healthtech, Edtech and Fintech within a leading European software group.
- Extensive "on the job" training by a dedicated team and access to internal development programs.
- Opportunity to take an active role in building and expanding our local presence in Italy and drive strong personal and professional growth within a dynamic and expanding company.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives and great secondary benefits, including many team events, flexible working hours that support a healthy work-life balance and a personal IT budget of €3,565 for your own laptop or phone. **Contact** **Job Types**: Full-time, Tempo parziale, Contract
Contract length: 12 months Pay: €3,000.00 - €4,500.00 per month Expected hours: 32 - 40 per week

Vedi l’offerta su Go Lavoro: golavoro.it/annuncio-lavoro/7exev0