Full-Time

Business Development Executive

Sales and Marketing

Posted on 7/4/2025

Jonas Software

Jonas Software

1,001-5,000 employees

Long-term ownership of vertical software

No salary listed

Remote in USA

Remote

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Lead Generation
Financial Modeling
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or SaaS sales (preferably to ISVs, fintechs, or vertical SaaS)
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets through new partner acquisition
  • Understanding of software monetization models and the economics of embedded payments
  • Ability to navigate long, consultative sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
  • Comfort working in a startup or scaling environment with evolving priorities
  • Strong presentation and proposal-building skills; ability to influence decision-making
Responsibilities
  • Hunt and Close New ISVs: Drive outbound efforts to identify, engage, and close ISV partnerships across target verticals.
  • Develop Vertical Insights: Tailor messaging and strategy using industry trends and market intelligence.
  • Build C-Level Relationships: Cultivate executive relationships to uncover strategic and technical alignment.
  • Presenting Data-Driven Models: Create and deliver financial models that highlight ROI and partnership value.
  • Develop Strategic Proposals: Collaborate cross-functionally to craft customized, compliant deal proposals.
  • Manage the Sales Cycle: Own the full sales process from prospecting through contract execution.
  • Support Integration Readiness: Ensure a smooth technical handoff by aligning with onboarding team post-close.
  • Represent at Events: Attend select trade shows, virtual events, and other networking opportunities to drive lead generation
Desired Qualifications
  • Bonus: Experience selling payments or PayFac solutions into the ISV channel

Jonas Software manages a decentralized portfolio of over 160 independent software companies across 40 different industries. The company operates by acquiring niche software businesses and providing them with financial security and strategic guidance while allowing them to keep their original branding and management teams. Unlike competitors that often restructure or resell their acquisitions, Jonas uses a "buy-and-hold-forever" strategy to ensure long-term stability for its brands. Its goal is to foster growth within specific vertical markets by maintaining a permanent home for specialized software businesses.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1990

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired Aava Software in 2025 to expand ERP and MES in manufacturing.
  • Grew to 200+ companies by 2025 through accelerated acquisitions like Wheatley and OnTap Data.
  • Parent Constellation Software offers $5B revenue and 30,000 employees for global scale.

What critics are saying

  • EU regulators force Constellation divestiture of Jonas in 12-24 months over antitrust.
  • Sage Group erodes 15-20% UK market share from Wheatley and Rock Solid by Q1 2026.
  • Vicinity Software captures 30% ANZ winery market from Ezy Systems in 6-12 months.

What makes Jonas Software unique

  • Jonas Software maintains decentralized portfolio of 200+ autonomous VMS companies across 40+ verticals.
  • Buy-and-hold-forever strategy ensures no resales since 2003 acquisitions.
  • Provides financial security and strategic guidance while preserving brands and management.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Your Connections

People at Jonas Software who can refer or advise you

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Jonas Software
Aug 22nd, 2025
Jonas Europe Acquires Aava Software

Jonas Europe has acquired Aava Ohjelmistot Oy, a leading developer of ERP and MES solutions for manufacturing and logistics. Aava Software, known for its low-code platform, aims to enhance its growth by leveraging Jonas's sales and marketing expertise. This acquisition marks a new phase for Aava, with plans to expand as a major ERP and MES provider.

Jonas Software
Jul 30th, 2025
Jonas Software ANZ Acquires RxOne

Jonas Software ANZ has acquired RxOne, a key provider of pharmacy management software in New Zealand. This acquisition enhances Jonas's presence in the pharmacy and healthcare technology sector. RxOne will continue to operate independently, maintaining its team and focus on innovation and customer service. Jeff McKee, CEO of Jonas Software ANZ, expressed excitement about supporting RxOne's growth, while RxOne's founder, Margie Peat, highlighted the benefits of joining Jonas.

Jonas Software
Jul 28th, 2025
Jonas Software ANZ Acquires MedAdvisor Solutions' ANZ Business

Jonas Software ANZ acquires MedAdvisor Solutions' ANZ business.

Jonas Software
May 1st, 2025
Jonas Europe Acquires Wheatley Software Solutions | Jonas Software UK & Europe

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, April 28th, 2025 – Jonas Europe (“Jonas”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wheatley Software Solutions.

Jonas Software
Dec 19th, 2024
Jonas Software Announces Acquisition of OnTap Data - Jonas Software

OnTap Data is a leading provider of data analytics and insights solutions tailored for the liquor, hospitality, and retail sectors.

INACTIVE