(Remote) Corporate Development Sales Associate

Harris Computer•Ontario, OR

2d•$65,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Harris Computer’s M&A team is seeking a high-energy, resilient sales professional to help drive its M&A strategy. The Corporate Development Sales Associate identifies and connects with software company founders and executives, builds relationships, and develops a pipeline of potential acquisition opportunities. The role is remote and open to candidates in the United States and Canada. The associate will manage outbound prospecting and long-term relationships with business owners and senior leaders, while representing Harris professionally and positioning it as an acquirer of choice. The role also contributes to improving outreach methods and uses the M&A CRM to track pipeline activity and support effective decisions.

Requirements

Self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented, with a track record of taking initiative and achieving targets in a business development environment.
Able to work autonomously and manage one’s own work.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to establish trust and rapport.
Clear and effective communication skills with people at all levels, including C-suite executives.
High-energy, responsive, and resilient, with the tenacity to carry complex outreach campaigns through to success.
Able to engage founders and senior executives confidently and credibly, representing Harris professionally.
Solid understanding of business operations to assess opportunities and articulate ideas with conviction.

Nice To Haves

2–5 years of experience in M&A.

Responsibilities

Identify and source software companies aligned with Harris’s investment goals.
Use initiative and outreach strategies to build a robust M&A opportunity pipeline.
Lead strategic, targeted outbound prospecting.
Build rapport and professional relationships with business owners and senior leadership.
Nurture long-term relationships with decision-makers, build credibility, and position Harris as the acquirer of choice.
Develop and implement innovative methods to improve the outreach process.
Use the M&A CRM to manage the pipeline and meticulously track activities.