Origination Executive
Gleeson Recruitment Group · Birmingham · GBP 30,000 - 42,000
Job summary
Deal Origination Executive (High-Energy B2B Focus) Salary: Up to £42,000 + bonus Location: Birmingham South East/South West About the Role We're looking for a driven, energetic, commercially minded individual who loves building relationships, opening doors, and creating opportunities. This is a front-footed origination role where you'll be speaking directly with founders, investors, and senior decision-makers in the software and technology sector, building relationships with advisors and expanding your network. If you enjoy Business to business origination and fast-paced conversations - and want to break into the world of M&A - this is the perfect hybrid role. What You'll Be Doing Pipeline Generation & Outreach Proactively identify and approach potential acquisition targets and strategic partners Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of opportunities Reach out to founders, CEOs, investors, and advisors to spark conversations Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums Relationship-Building Hold initial qualification calls with prospects Build rapport with senior stakeholders across the tech ecosystem Coordinate meetings between prospects and the Head of M&A Maintain accurate CRM records and track all origination activity Market & Deal Intelligence Research the software landscape to spot trends and emerging opportunities Monitor competitor activity and deal flow Produce short market briefs, target lists, and opportunity summaries What We're Looking For Essential 1-3 years in B2B sales, business development, corporate finance, VC, or similar Confident communicator who enjoys speaking with founders and senior leaders Strong research and commercial instincts Highly organised with a proactive, self-starting mindset Comfortable managing multiple conversations and opportunities at once Desirable Experience originating in a deal enviroment or investment-related markets Existing network of founders, investors, or advisors What's in It for You Base salary up to £42,000 Performance-related bonus with no cap Pension, healthcare, and professional development support Exposure to high-growth tech businesses and senior M&A leaders A fast-paced, commercial role At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.