Now Hiring - Copper Run Capital LLC - Sales Development Representative - Mergers and Acquisitions in Columbus, OH

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We are adding a Sales Development Representative at our Columbus headquarters to support our deal teams. Gain direct experience in the buy-side M&A process while utilizing your relentless drive and skill at "getting in the door". If you are self-motivated with a high degree of presentation, organizational and communication skills, you will flourish in this position. The Sales Development Representative often has the first opportunity to represent Copper Run to a prospect. This role is critical and sets the stage for positive and effective interactions throughout the deal process. BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US * Competitive base salary commensurate with experience * Uncapped incentive bonus opportunity * Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability and life insurance plans along with Flexible Time Off * Collaborative culture and friendly, energetic, casual-yet-professional work environment * Informal mentoring by senior bankers * Company-provided lunch daily when working onsite WHAT YOU GET TO DO * Primary duties consist of heavy telephone solicitation/sourcing and origination activities for leading private equity firms and strategic acquirers * Work with deal teams to develop scripts and outreach approaches that resonate with business owners * Warm-calling, cold-calling and email prospecting efforts utilizing lists provided to you to qualify targets for a Copper Run Introductory meeting * Scrub leads for identification of existing clients, targets or prospects through our CRM * Entering and documenting interactions into the CRM WHAT YOU 'LL NEED * 1-3 years of high-performance phone-based lead generation, inside sales, and/or business development experience * Demonstrated expertise in and comfort with cold-calling and outbound sales * Bachelor's degree in business preferred * Outstanding communication and phone skills * Strong internet research skills * Effectively handles objections and engages prospects to advance to the next step * Ability to think on your feet