Associate (Buyer outreach)

About the job

Who are we

Nihon M&A Center Inc. is the No.1 SME Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm in Japan. With a growing international presence across Southeast Asiaincluding Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailandwe have successfully supported numerous cross-border transactions. Our Singapore office, celebrating 10 years of operations this year, plays a crucial role in connecting Singapore business owners with international buyers.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for a full-time high-performing, passionate and motivated sales associate to meet our growing demand for cross-border mergers and acquisition transactions. Having successfully completed multiple cross-border transactions in Southeast Asia, we are continuing our expansion plans for our operational capacity in Singapore. The results-driven individual must have a pleasant and confident disposition. A candidate must be skilled in engaging with clients about sensitive and confidential topics to build trust. This position will be responsible for buyer-side origination through market research and proactive outreach, step up to be able to experience the entire M&A process.

What will you do

• Market research & industry analysis to build target lists and track outreach progress accurately
• Cold outreach (calls + data-driven sourcing) to engage potential clients
• Work closely with clients to understand acquisition objectives and target criteria

What we're looking for

• 12 years in sales development / recruitment / business development (heavy cold outreach preferred)
• Basic accounting knowledge: industry knowledge is a plus
• Strong communication skills with international exposure
• Able to manage multiple workstreams and counterparties
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, PitchBook, and/or Google
• Detail-oriented and able to perform under pressure
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin.