Sage · 1 day ago
Director of Business Development (Mergers & Acquisitions) – Product
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expSage is a leading company in the software industry, and they are seeking a Director of Business Development (Mergers & Acquisitions) – Product to identify and nurture strategic M&A opportunities. This role involves collaborating closely with the Corporate Development team and supporting the M&A lifecycle from market research to relationship management.
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Responsibilities
Forge strong, collaborative relationships with Corporate Development, engaging in daily, weekly, and monthly interactions, including participation in joint calls, trade shows, and strategic meetings
Support and provide input into the maintenance of the M&A pipeline, ensuring transparency and alignment with CD, who will retain pipeline ownership
Maintain full visibility of all M&A activities within Sage and actively participate in weekly CD calls to ensure up-to-date knowledge and seamless collaboration
Lead market research and ideation in key M&A areas, dedicating up to 20% of time to exploring new and emerging verticals (e.g., government technology), as agreed with CD
Take ownership of target relationships, establishing an agreed cadence of check-ins and nurturing these relationships through the deal lifecycle
Support the scheduling of meetings, creation of agendas, and active participation in early-stage discussions and preliminary due diligence activities
Work across all Business Units (Accounting and Accountants, Financials and ERPs, HR & Payroll, Platform) to ensure comprehensive M&A support and alignment with product strategy
Qualification
Required
8-10 years experience in similar role required
Director or VP-level professional with substantial experience in at least one of the following areas: start-ups, venture capital, growth equity, consulting, or investment banking
Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and nurture M&A opportunities in a complex, fast-moving environment
Strong understanding of the product lifecycle and experience collaborating with product, technology, and business leaders
Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional setting
Outstanding analytical, research, and communication abilities, with a track record of supporting or leading M&A transactions
Willingness to travel as required for meetings, trade shows, and partner engagements
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
401(k) retirement match (100% matching up to 4%)
32 days paid time off (21 personal days, 10 national holidays, 1 floating holiday)
18 weeks paid parental leave for birth, adoption or surrogacy offered 1 year after start date
5 days paid yearly to volunteer (through Sage Foundation)
$5,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year starting 6 months after hire date
Sage Wellness Rewards Program ($600 wellness credit and $360 fitness reimbursement annually)
Library of on-demand career development options and ongoing training offerings
Company
Sage
At Sage, we knock down barriers with information, insights, and tools to help your business flow.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Alvaro Ramirez
CEO & President Southern Europe
Steve Hare
Chief Executive Officer
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