Sales Executive

📍 Heald Green (Hybrid after probation)
🕘 Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

MPJ Recruitment are working in partnership with a rapidly growing business within the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) space, offering an exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive to join their team.

This role provides a genuine entry point into M&A, combining telesales, lead generation, and relationship-building, with exposure to how deals are sourced and completed. You'll be engaging directly with business owners and playing a key role in identifying new opportunities.

• Research and identify potential acquisition targets
• Make outbound calls to financial advice firms
• Build relationships with directors and business owners
• Qualify and validate new opportunities
• Maintain accurate CRM records and track activity
• Book meetings and manage follow-ups for senior members of the team
• Support with admin and project-based tasks where required
• Gain exposure to the M&A lifecycle, including due diligence and deal processes

• A strong interest in developing a career within M&A / corporate finance
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Target-driven with a positive attitude towards KPIs
• Organised with the ability to manage workload effectively
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience in a similar role is required, and full training will be provided.

• Motivated, driven, and eager to learn
• Resilient and comfortable working towards targets
• Proactive with a team-oriented mindset
• Professional and confident when speaking with senior stakeholders

• Competitive basic salary (entry-level)
• Uncapped bonus structure with strong earning potential
• Clear progression into M&A / corporate finance
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and development
• Hybrid working after probation
• 25 days holiday + birthday + bank holidays

If you're looking to build a career in a high-growth, high-reward industry, this is a fantastic opportunity to get started within M&A.