Business Development Executive – M&A & Investments - (HR31880)
Location: Remote (EST Time Zone)
Salary Range: 2500 to 3500 USD/month, (flexible for top-tier candidates)
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, flexible hours with core outreach in U.S. time zones
NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION
Company Overview:
Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.
About the Company:
Sagan represents a U.S.-based private investment group focused on acquiring and growing small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), particularly in the retail and franchise sectors. The team values persistence, strategic thinking, and relationship-building in identifying high-potential acquisition opportunities.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a driven Business Development Executive – M&A & Investments to originate and qualify acquisition opportunities with SMBs, engaging directly with business owners, CEOs, and CFOs. This role combines outbound prospecting with high-level relationship building, positioning our investment team for successful transactions. You will be the first point of contact in creating a strong pipeline of potential deals and ensuring no opportunity is missed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and engage SMBs (typically $5M–$50M annual sales) for potential investment or acquisition.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline using cold calling, email outreach, networking, and business intelligence tools.
• Conduct high-level conversations with senior executives to understand needs and present our value proposition effectively.
• Track and measure outreach performance metrics (calls, conversations, leads, deals).
• Partner with the investment team to qualify leads for due diligence and transaction execution.
• Develop strategies to navigate gatekeepers and reach decision-makers.
• Maintain organized CRM records and follow-up processes.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 2 years of B2B sales experience engaging with senior decision-makers.
• Proven success in prospecting and lead generation.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication (C1/C2 level) with clear, professional delivery.
• Skilled in phone, Zoom, and email outreach, with strong virtual presentation skills.
• Comfort with performance metrics and accountability for results.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple prospects.
Nice-to-Haves:
• Experience in franchise sales, private equity business development, or other high-ticket B2B environments.
• Familiarity with business acquisition and investment concepts.
