SJC Partners
Freelance Multilingual M&A Business Development Associate
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SJC Partners is supporting a specialist acquisition search firm in appointing a freelance multilingual Business Development Associate to support European acquisition mandates.
Our client works with private equity firms, family offices and acquisitive corporates to originate high-quality, off-market acquisition opportunities across Europe.
This is a flexible freelance role, paid on an hourly basis, with workload typically ranging from around 0.5 to 2 days per week depending on live projects.
The Role
The role will focus entirely on contacting the owners and senior decision-makers of European businesses that have been identified as potential acquisition targets. The successful individual will explain, in a professional and sensitive manner, that an investor or corporate acquirer has asked the firm to approach them regarding a potential acquisition, with the objective of securing an initial meeting with a Senior Director who will take the conversation forward.
This is not a traditional new-business sales role. There is no requirement to sell a service or win new clients.
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Instead, the focus is on opening confidential acquisition conversations with business owners on behalf of genuine acquirers.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outbound calls to business owners and senior decision-makers across Europe
- Introduce acquisition interest clearly, credibly and sensitively
- Build rapport quickly with senior stakeholders
- Handle initial questions and objections professionally
- Secure meetings for Senior Directors to progress acquisition discussions
- Maintain accurate records of outreach activity and outcomes
What Our Client Is Looking For
Strong European language skills are essential.
Our client is particularly interested in candidates fluent or highly proficient in one or more languages such as:
- German
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
- Dutch
- Portuguese
- Nordic languages
- Other European languages
They are also looking for:
- Excellent spoken English
- Confidence speaking with business owners and senior executives
- Strong telephone communication skills
- Resilience and consistency when conducting outbound outreach
- The ability to communicate sensitively around confidential M&A discussions
- A professional and credible approach
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The Opportunity
- Fully remote
- Freelance / self-employed basis
- Flexible hourly rate
- Approximately 0.5–2 days per week
- Work can flex depending on live European mandates
- Exposure to private equity and corporate acquisition projects across multiple European markets
This could suit an experienced multilingual business development professional, salesperson or M&A professional looking for flexible freelance work alongside other commitments.
If you have strong European language skills and are confident speaking with senior business owners, SJC Partners would be keen to hear from you.
This role pays £20 per hour + a bonus of £15 for every meeting set up.
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