Title:
Partnership Development Associate
Company Summary:
We are currently partnered with a high-growth, private equity-backed services platform seeking a Partnership Development Associate to join its expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional looking to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with senior leadership, and play a key role in the company's expansion strategy.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and wants to make a tangible impact on business growth. You'll have the opportunity to own initiatives, engage directly with business owners and executives, and gain exposure to both strategic partnerships and M&A activity as the company continues its rapid growth trajectory.
Location:
Irving, TX (Onsite)
Weekly travel is expected, with regular visits to prospective partners, industry events, and key market stakeholders.
Partnership Development Associate Responsibilities:
- Build and cultivate relationships with business owners, executives, and prospective partners across target markets.
- Proactively identify, research, and engage potential partnership and acquisition opportunities.
- Conduct market, industry, and company analysis to support strategic growth initiatives.
- Create presentations, outreach campaigns, and executive-level materials for leadership discussions.
- Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and networking events.
- Collaborate closely with Corporate Development and executive leadership to evaluate and advance growth opportunities.
- Support transaction-related activities, including market assessments, valuation work, and financial analysis.
- Take ownership of sourcing efforts and help drive opportunities from initial outreach through transaction execution.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Development, M&A Business Development, Private Equity, or a related field.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders.
- Self-starter mentality with a desire to work autonomously and take ownership of projects.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
- Exposure to M&A, deal sourcing, partnerships, business development, or transaction-related work preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a rapidly growing, acquisitive platform backed by experienced investors.
- Enjoy a high degree of autonomy and ownership from day one.
- Work directly alongside senior executives and key decision-makers.
- Gain unique exposure to business development, strategic partnerships, and M&A in a single role.
- Play a visible role in shaping the future growth of the organization.
- Be part of an entrepreneurial culture where strong performance is recognized and rewarded.
- Access significant career growth opportunities as the company continues to scale.
If you are interested in the Partnership Development Associate opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.