Deal Originator

Deal Originator

VirtuHire · Cape Town City Centre, South Africa (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2025-07-24

Workplace: remote

Department: Sales

Description

A leading London-based firm is seeking a talented and motivated Deal Originator with proven experience working over the phone to join their dynamic team. Enthusiastic and target driven, the ideal candidate will be a natural conversationalist with an ability to open conversations with prospects and discuss their future business objectives.

This is an ideal entry level position, you will experience the most fundamental parts of how to source and acquire a business. Working with a Deal Leader you will be tasked with delivering a good flow of acquisition opportunities to clients.

This is a unique opportunity to get a foothold in the M&A business, developing skills such as research, negotiation and understanding financial statements.

Responsibilities:

Deal Origination:

• Daily Outbound calling to shortlisted businesses to source acquisition targets
• Documenting financial characteristics of the target businesses
• Supporting the deal team by updating our database and lists of target businesses

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in financial sales or a related field such as; Stockbroking, Insurance, Recruitment, Telephone Sales, Real Estate

• Strong written and spoken English; excellent communication and rapport-building abilities.

• Detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Preferably a strong background in sales and negotiation.

To note: This position may become hybrid further down the line (meeting up with the team 2 days per week).

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