Business Development Associate

Our ability to identify great potential investment opportunities starts with our business development team. As such, we are seeking a Business Development Associate to support our deal sourcing strategy. In a highly competitive investment landscape, this role is critical in fundamentally helping Resurgens identify as many relevant investment opportunities as possible. The Business Development Associate will be responsible for proactively identifying and engaging executives at software companies that are potential investment opportunities for Resurgens and dialoging with market intermediaries who are sources of investment opportunities. Working closely under the Head of Business Development, along with our operating team, the investment team, and peer associates, she/he will play an integral role in the sourcing success of the fund. More specifically, she/he will be responsible for the following:Maintain coverage of thousands of software companies that fit Resurgens' profileUtilize various technology-based tools to aggregate and analyze informationDefine/map specific software segments through research and identify and qualify new potential investments within such segmentProspect utilizing email, LinkedIn, phone, and other mediums to engage leaders of target companiesAssess investment opportunities at a rapid ratePartner with investment/operations professionals & portfolio companies to identify companies of interest, especially surrounding add-on acquisitions for portfolio companiesBuild relationship networks with industry participants to identify and gain access to decision makers and key industry contactsSupport the investment team during live due diligence through market research and interviews with industry experts Ideal candidate profile: The right candidate is ambitious, competitive, and organized. A keen sense of ownership, drive, and scrappiness is a must; she/he will have a high degree of self-motivation, intellectual curiosity, process-orientation and be excited by a role that offers autonomy. The ideal candidate will possess both the business background that enables them to drive engagement and interact at the executive level, as well as a technical appreciation that enables them to interact easily with software leaders. Above-average verbal and written communication skills are a must. She/he should have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about a business, product, and technology challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions, and work cross-functionally to build consensus. Requirements: 1-3 years of relevant professional experience such as PE/VC, IB, consulting, software sales, recruiting, business development, etc.An extremely ambitious & dynamic player who is competitive with a strong desire to achieve goals and able to work independently with limited directionMotivated to use data and a metrics-driven approach to continuously improve processes/resultsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to sellIntellectually curious with high intellectual horsepower Good command of Excel and PowerPoint; experience with CRM and email/marketing automation tools is a plus but not requiredOutstanding academic and professional performanceBS/BA required Resurgens Technology Partners overview: Resurgens is a software-focused private equity firm, founded in 2016 by experienced technology investors and operators with varied backgrounds that include HIG Capital, Accel-KKR, Bain & Company, and McKinsey & Co. Since our founding in 2016, we have been highly active in the space, executing 20+ buyout investments across North America and Europe. We are currently investing out of our third fund ($800m) and are actively growing our team. We are passionate about partnering with companies to identify, attack, and win at value creation opportunities across multiple growth levers. One of our key differentiators is our relentless commitment to creating the very best in-house operating capability for the benefit of our portfolio companies. We work hand-in-hand with the management team of the companies we acquire to provide strategic guidance; in fact, we pride ourselves on being a single team of investors and operators, working together in pursuit of outstanding outcomes. To that end, we believe that the single best thing about our firm is its experienced, talented, fun, and highly ambitious team. We joined Resurgens because we wanted to be a part of building something that took a fresh approach on private equity investing with an unwavering desire to make a holistic impact on the markets, businesses, and people we touch. Since our founding seven years ago, we have built a strong track record and market presence, and most importantly, a brand that is rooted in uncompromising integrity, humility, and transparency. As a growing firm, we value our time in-office, partnering around the table and at the whiteboard together. This allows for members at all levels to gain exposure to diverse areas of the business. We celebrate our wins and invest the time to get to know each other. Our annual retreats offer an opportunity to connect with each other outside of work; as proud Atlanta residents you can regularly find us at Hawks, Braves, and Atlanta United games, and we give back to the local community, supporting local causes via service days.

Created: 2025-02-18