Transactions Outreach Analyst

Benchmark International is globally recognised as the market leading Merger & Acquisitions specialist, handling company sales across all areas of both the SME and corporate mid-markets.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our established organisation and become an integral member of our Transactions Team.

We are seeking a driven, motivated business professional, based in Cape Town, to become part of our growing teams in South Africa.

The role is client-facing and requires engaging in proactive outbound calling and emailing to present acquisition targets to executives and decision-makers. This effort is key to effectively conveying the potential of these opportunities, securing non-disclosure agreements, and gathering valuable market insights. As such a confident, presentable, and professional manner is an essential attribute for any candidate - we are looking for someone with strong communication skills who is comfortable communicating via phone and email.

Duties will include:

• Develop an understanding of each project, including the client's business and specific requirements.
• Proactively engage in outbound calls to pitch acquisition opportunities to Executives and Decision Makers, aiming to secure Non-Disclosure Agreements and gather valuable market feedback.
• Monitor and analyse call metrics to optimize performance and provide insights for periodic reviews with clients and Transaction Leaders.
• Maintain clear and effective communication between all parties involved, ensuring accurate documentation of interactions in the Benchmark database.
• Connect with potential corporate companies and private equity investors to understand and match acquisition criteria.
• Contribute to achieving team and company goals through a metrics-driven approach and collaborative efforts.

Key Competencies:

• No previous experience necessary as full training provided
• Experience in previous outbound sales or administrative roles would be beneficial, however not essential
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Self-motivated with a desire to achieve and exceed targets
• Computer literate; experience of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and a CRM are essential.
• Self-motivated with the capability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

What can we offer you?

• The chance to work in an exciting business and the World of M&A inside a global and rapidly growing industry leading firm.
• Competitive salary and incentives.

Work Location: In person