Business Development Specialist

We are partnering with a private equity firm focused on acquiring and growing lower-middle-market businesses.The Business Development Specialist role is to generate, qualify, and hand off a consistent flow of opportunities to the firm's M&A team - owning the first impression the company makes with prospective sellers and the quality of the pipeline that follows. Responsibilities Identify Acquisition Targets: Research and identify prospective acquisition opportunities across targeted geographies and service lines. Execute Outbound Outreach: Operate with a high level of outbound activity through cold calling, targeted email campaigns, and multi-touch outreach sequences. Build Industry Relationships: Develop relationships with business owners, brokers, investment bankers, and other industry intermediaries within assigned markets. Qualify Investment Opportunities: Analyze prospective acquisition opportunities through conversations with business owners and intermediaries, assessing strategic fit, business fundamentals, growth profile, and alignment with Fortress' acquisition strategy. Manage Pipeline Activity: Maintain accurate CRM records, outreach tracking, follow-up cadence, and detailed call notes across active opportunities. Support Internal Handoff: Organize and present opportunity-related data, call notes, and preliminary business information through clear CRM documentation, internal summaries, and presentation materials for investment team review. Represent Company in the Market: Engage directly with founders and intermediaries, building trust while communicating Fortress' partnership-oriented approach with professionalism and authenticity. Requirements Bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of experience in an outreach-driven field such as sales, business development, sourcing, or client development, with a track record of hitting activity or performance targets. #J-18808-Ljbffr Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting