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Director (Acquisition Search, Mergers and Acquisitions) – Remote, Exeter
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Client:
SJC Partners
Location:
Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
SJC Partners is currently managing the recruitment process for the hire of an acquisition search director into an innovative mergers and acquisitions deal sourcing business.
Our client specialises in sourcing off-market businesses for acquisition by private equity investors, PE-backed companies, listed businesses, and some private companies.
Businesses wishing to acquire or invest in other businesses engage our client to undertake a bespoke acquisition search process, uncovering target businesses within their specific criteria and facilitating introductions. Companies rely on our client to conduct thorough commercial conversations with business owners, quickly understanding different business models and building trust with target businesses.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end client management across the following process:
* Agree the scope of the acquisition search with clients, at board level.
* Liaise with the research team to identify businesses within the client’s search criteria. Research will be handled by an in-house team.
* Approach the majority shareholders of target businesses and hold detailed, highly commercial video calls to discuss their business model, track record, growth, financials, and owners' selling aspirations.
* Discuss each interested business with the client and facilitate meetings with selected targets.
* Manage the acquisition process relationship thereafter, requiring strong commercial acumen but not financial qualifications.
Applicants should be able to quickly understand various business models. Experience operating at board level is important, as the role involves managing relationships with owners/CEOs, often within large corporates, private equity, or private equity-backed firms.
Due to the unique nature of this role, candidates from diverse commercial backgrounds will be considered. The current team includes individuals who have run their own businesses or operated at director level.
This role offers a competitive salary with an attractive, transparent bonus structure paid multiple times a year, based on deal activity. The bonus scheme is uncapped; in a good year, bonuses can amount to 100% or more of the salary.
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