About Perseus Perseus is part of ConstellationSoftware Inc. (TSX: CSU), a global leader in acquiring, managing, and building software businesses. We specialise in long-term partnerships and sustainable growth across diverse vertical markets.

About the Role

We are expanding our Business Development team within the M&A; group and seeking a player-coach hybrid leader. This role combines team management with hands‑on origination, focusing on sourcing acquisition opportunities and building strategic relationships that drive long‑term success. You will engage with decision‑makers at software companies globally (CEOs, VPs of Corporate Development, founders, owners), as well as M&A; advisors and private equity/venture capital professionals.

Success in this role means:

Building and maintaining meaningful relationships

Securing signed LOIs

Driving team growth and achieving KPIs

Contributing to successful acquisitions for Perseus/Constellation

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of M&A; Business Development professionals

Build and manage an M&A; pipeline using Salesforce CRM

Create market maps and foster strong relationships within assigned software industry verticals

Meet and exceed quarterly sourcing KPIs (e.g., meaningful contacts, LOIs)

Collaborate with M&A; leadership to qualify opportunities efficiently

Ensure accurate lead allocation across portfolio verticals

Qualify top‑of‑funnel opportunities to maintain focus for Portfolio Managers

What We’re Looking For

7+ years in Business Development or Sales at a software company,



or in a client‑facing M&A;/finance role

2+ years of professional management experience

Proven success in outbound origination roles, ideally in M&A; or investment sourcing

Strong interest in building long‑term pipelines within software investing

Exceptional communication skills with executive presence

Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and proactive with a sense of urgency

Prior experience managing others is required

Successful backgrounds in entrepreneurship or other high‑performance roles outside of traditional M&A; sourcing will be considered

Why Join Us?

Work with a global leader in software acquisitions

Opportunity to make a measurable impact on Perseus Group

Flexible remote or hybrid work options

Collaborative, high-performance culture

Perseus HO

"We seek out vertical market software businesses where motivated small teams composed of positive people, can produce superior results in tiny markets.

What we offer our business unit managers is autonomy, an setting that supports them in mastering vertical market software management skills, and the chance to build an enduring and competent team in a ‘human‑scale’ business"





We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees. We are an equal prospect employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at [email protected].

We may use AI-enabled tools to assist in screening, assessing or selecting applicants for this role. These tools do not replace human judgment; recruiters and hiring managers review all results.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only): The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$101,250.00 - CAD$123,750.00 per year. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change.

Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.

📌 Director, Corporate Development (Toronto)
🏢 Perseus Group
📍 Toronto