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.
* 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.