Job Summary:

Business Development Intern

Job Description:

THE COMPANY

Volaris Group (www.volarisgroup.com) acquires, strengthens, and grows vertical market technology companies, enabling them to become clear leaders in their industries. Our operating companies provide mission-critical software and technology solutions to various vertical markets. Volaris seeks long-term investment opportunities in companies, technologies, or ideas that add value to our existing core markets or allow entry into new ones.

Volaris Group is a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (www.csisoftware.com), listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

THE POSITION

As part of our team, you will drive acquisition activities across multiple industries globally, focusing on sourcing and supporting acquisitions of vertical-market software companies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively sourcing and qualifying mid-market software businesses that align with our strategic goals and financial/operational benchmarks, using tools like Salesforce CRM, trade show lists, and public reports.
• Maintaining and expanding a proprietary database of key industry contacts.
• Conducting industry research to support business development efforts.
• Growing our prospect database by identifying businesses that fit our investment criteria.
• Executing email campaigns and securing meetings with prospective companies.
• Joining prospect calls, taking detailed notes, and assisting with meeting preparation.
• Identifying relevant research organizations, advisory groups, and trade conferences.
• Supporting the team on business development projects and providing ad-hoc analysis as needed.

You will be expected to work in our Mississauga office for a minimum of 3 days each week, connecting with a highly engaged team building out our global business. Our team and culture are high growth oriented and include a mix of seasoned founders, CEOs, sales & marketing, product leaders, as well as M&A and business development professionals who work hard and have fun doing it.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have or pursuing a relevant post-secondary degree in Business
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confident and professional presentation skills regardless of the stakeholder level
• Self-motivated individual with an ability to perform independently in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of professionalism and integrity
• Proficiency in Salesforce is an asset

Worker Type:

Student (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Number of Openings Available:    

1