Origination Support Specialist

Benchmark International, the pre-eminent global specialist in mergers and acquisitions, seeks an enthusiastic and highly skilled Business Development Specialist to support our dynamic and growing Mid-Market Team. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate initial outreach efforts and schedule meetings between prospective clients and our Mid-Market Origination Directors. Your expertise in business development, market research, and relationship management will directly impact the successful acquisition of new engagements. 

Responsibilities 

To excel in this role, you will: 

• Proactively initiate and manage outreach through phone calls and emails to prospective business owners, arranging introductory meetings. 

• Build and nurture positive, professional relationships with prospective clients through ongoing phone and email communication. 

• Monitor, document, and report the outcomes of scheduled meetings. 

• Conduct targeted market research to analyze market dynamics and build comprehensive and precise prospect lists as needed 

• Work cooperatively with our Mid-Market Team to refine outreach processes, contributing innovative strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Maintain exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all communications and records. 

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate brings: 

• A degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (preferred). 

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in business-to-business (B2B) development roles, specifically interacting with business owners and C-level executives. 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, adept at cold calling and professional email interactions. 

• Proven capability to manage high-volume communication and multiple competing schedules effectively. 

• Exceptional organizational skills, with zealous attention to detail. 

• Ability to utilize CRM platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, automation tools, and AI-driven applications effectively. 

• Professional appearance and adherence to professional dress standards. 

• Ability to secure a Florida real estate license within 90 days of employment. 

• Availability to work full-time in-office Monday through Friday. 

Salary

As a member of the this team, you will receive an annual salary of $50,000 plus uncapped commission. (On Target Earnings of approximately $50,000 - $62,000 plus).

Benefits

All Benchmark International positions offer paid time off, standard holidays, and community service days. Employees are eligible for highly competitive company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and AD&D insurance; 401k with company matching; flexible spending accounts; and flexible dependent care assistance accounts. 

Benchmark International is an active, contributing member of the communities in which we work. The company participates in significant charitable giving opportunities throughout the year. Many of the recipient charities have been identified by our individual employees as a result of their personal passion for supporting particular needs. In addition, each employee is encouraged to use two paid workdays per year to provide their labor and skills to the community.

About Benchmark International

Benchmark International is a global mergers and acquisitions firm dedicated to delivering creative, value-maximizing solutions for business owners seeking to grow or exit their companies. Recognized as the #1 Sell-side Privately Owned M&A Advisor in the World by PitchBook and Refinitiv, and named Investment Banking Firm of the Year by both The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network, we are known for our award-winning process and world-class service.

Specializing in the sale of mid-market companies, our transaction teams operate from offices across the globe, representing clients in a wide variety of industries. Our unique, technology-driven approach connects sellers with the right acquirers—whether local or international—through a combination of proprietary databases, deep market insight, and strategic outreach.

We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performance team with global reach. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. We believe in promoting from within and are actively looking for ambitious professionals ready to shape the next chapter of our success story.

Join us—and be part of the next generation of leaders redefining M&A excellence.

Unfortunately, Benchmark International is not in a position to sponsor work visas for candidates at this time.

Benchmark International provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. The company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.