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

2+ yearsof 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

Team-oriented, high‑performance culture

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 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.

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.

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 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.

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