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Deal Origination Principal (Up to £60k + £150k-£200k OTE) at Thomas Scott & Co
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Job Title
Deal Origination Principal
Salary
Up to £60k + £150k-£200k OTE
Company Description
Thomas Scott & Co is a London-based M&A advisory firm operating in the lower-middle market, connecting private equity firms and strategic acquirers with exclusive off-market acquisition opportunities.
Job Description
As a Deal Origination Principal at Thomas Scott & Co, you will drive buy-side growth by identifying and engaging owners of SMEs with £5m-£50m revenue. Through proactive outreach via phone, email, and LinkedIn, you’ll initiate critical conversations that become major M&A deals, building a pipeline of high-value, off-market investment opportunities.
Location
Gatwick, UK
Why this role is remarkable
- Fast-track into M&A: Transition into private equity and mergers & acquisitions without a traditional finance background, learning the industry from the ground up.
- High Earning Potential: Benefit from a competitive £60k base with a realistic OTE of £150k-£200k, rewarding high-performers for driving deal flow.
- Elite Network Access: Build direct relationships with business owners and private equity sponsors, gaining unique insights into how mid-market deals are structured.
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What You Will Do
- Execute aggressive cold outreach campaigns across phone, email, and LinkedIn to connect with owners of SMEs generating £5m-£50m in revenue.
- Qualify off-market acquisition opportunities by understanding business owner motivations and building trust through sophisticated relationship management.
- Manage the early-stage deal pipeline, collaborating closely with private equity firms and strategic acquirers to present viable off-market prospects.
The ideal candidate
- Proven track record in high-activity sales or recruitment roles, with significant experience managing a desk and building a pipeline from zero.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to cold-contact high-level decision-makers and maintain engaging, persuasive conversations.
- Ambitious, "hungry" professional based near Gatwick who is eager to break into the M&A sector and thrives in a results-oriented environment.
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