About the Role:
As part of the Corporate Development (M&A) team and reporting to the Head of Corporate
Development (M&A), you will play a critical role in EquipmentShare’s inorganic growth strategy. Your primary responsibilities will include researching and engaging with potential M&A partners via various outreach methods, conducting preliminary due diligence, and driving top-of-the-funnel deal activity.
Responsibilities:
- Source and Evaluate Opportunities: Act as the initial screener for potential M&A opportunities.
Proactively identify and assess M&A opportunities through cold-calling, emailing, networking, industry events, conferences, and various deal sourcing channels.
- Market Research and Analysis: Conduct detailed market research to identify potential M&A targets, industry trends, and market dynamics.
- Relationship Building: Develop and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, executives, intermediaries, and other relevant professionals to enhance deal flow and sourcing capabilities.
- Transaction Support: Collaborate closely with the investment team to support transaction execution, including conducting preliminary due diligence on potential opportunities.
- Stakeholder Interaction: Engage and build relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, and operators within our core industry verticals.
- Deal Tracking and Reporting: Maintain organized deal tracking and reporting through a centralized database.
Core Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred but not required
- Experience: 1-3 years of experience in Investment Banking, Growth Equity, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Business Development, Sales, or related fields with a proven track record in deal sourcing, including cold-calling and other outreach methods.
Preferred Skills / Attributes:
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build and maintain
relationships with external stakeholders and internal team members.
- Analytical: Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Self-Starter: Proactive problem-solving ability; intellectually curious with the ability to focus on both details and the big picture.
- Technical: Solid computer skills, internet research capabilities, and task organization management.
- Interest: Passion for modernizing the $2T construction industry!
EquipmentShare is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. EquipmentShare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
