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.

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.

Building and maintaining meaningful relationships

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

7+ years in Business Development or Sales at a software company, or in a client‑facing M&A;/finance role

Strong interest in building long‑term pipelines within software investing

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

Work with a global leader in software acquisitions

Versatile remote or hybrid work options

Collaborative,



high-performance culture

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

What we offer our business unit managers is autonomy, an environment 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 opportunity 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] Range (Ontario & BC Only): The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$101,250.00 - CAD$123,750.00 per year.

📌 Director, Partnership Development (Remote) (Toronto)
🏢 Perseus Group
📍 Toronto