Analyst - Outreach
Benchmark International – Oxford
Benchmark International is a Global award-winning M&A firm, with offices across Europe, the United States and South Africa. The firm is regularly recognised as a leading Mergers and Acquisitions specialist, handling company sales across all sectors within the SME and Corporate mid-markets.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established organisation and become an integral member of our Team, following an internal promotion. We are seeking a driven, motivated individual to join as an Outreach Analyst and become part of our high performing Transaction Support Team.
Responsibilities will include
Playing a crucial role within the Transaction process.
Having responsibility for ensuring opportunities are effectively presented to both Trade Acquirers and Financial Investors to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Be the first point of contact with potential buyers and investors, you will represent the company to a high standard.
Actively generating interest in client opportunities through communication and direct engagement with external parties (up to and including C-Suite).
Overseeing inbound enquiries and arranging Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Liaising effectively with clients to ensure an efficient process is maintained.
This is an office-based role (Milton Park, Oxfordshire), 5 days per week.
Key Competencies
Excellent written & verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with team members, clients and potential buyers/investors.
Previous industry exposure is not essential as full training will be provided, although prior experience in outbound sales, client services or a similar field would be beneficial and welcomed.
Excellent telephone skills/manner and good relationship-building abilities.
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel essential (training in our proprietary and other systems will be provided).
Self-motivated with the capability to prioritise workload.
Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task, managing several projects at once.
What can we offer you?
The chance to work in an exciting business, rapidly growing in both the UK and Internationally.
27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Support with both internal training and external training/relevant qualifications.
Fantastic role for new graduate or for an experienced sales or marketing specialist looking to enter the M&A sector.