Corporate developer – South Korea (based in Utrecht )

About us

Total Specific Solutions (TSS) is a leading European provider of IT business solutions and consists of independent business units that deliver products and services to their specific vertical market segments. This market expertise is based on decades of experience. TSS is active in the verticals healthcare, local and central government, financial and legal services, accountancy, agriculture, automotive, construction, education, hospitality, manufacturing, maritime, mobility, real estate and retail.

Through the TSS Academies, we provide all colleagues with the tools and knowledge to continuously improve and update their skills. Knowledge travels through people. We are convinced that our people make the difference!

TSS is part of Topicus.com Inc, a public company listed on the Canadian TSX Venture Exchange. Topicus.com Inc is part of the ecosystem of Constellation Software Inc (CSI), a global provider of vertical business solutions.

More information can be found on the website: www.totalspecificsolutions.com

Job Description

To strengthen our company portfolio our M&A team is looking for a highly motivated Corporate Developer to map acquisitive growth opportunities in South Korea

As a Corporate developer you will identify B2B software prospects in the South Korean market. You will research about the companies and understand about their product portfolio and future roadmap. Once identified you have the opportunity of conversing with experienced entrepreneurs. Building a long lasting relationship to further understand when the moment is right to, together with management, start an acquisitive growth process with the company. You will contribute in the pre-acquisition business activities in order to grow our company portfolio in South Korea and surrounding countries.

You will be based in the Netherlands, initially in Utrecht. The role is partially home based and you are part of a broader international M&A team.

Our ideal candidate is representative, has excellent communication skills in the South Korean and English language. You feel comfortable conversing with experienced entrepreneurs. You are entrepreneurial and proactive in your mindset, yet also methodological in your approach.

The job

·       Grow our M&A prospect database in South Korea.

·       Initiate outbound prospecting (phone and video) calls, email and social media.

·       Use Marketing and CRM data to build relationships with key-stakeholders and maintain them.

·       Follow up on outbound and inbound M&A prospect activities in a timely manner.

·       Conduct first line interactions with companies (primarily by telephone and face to face), in order to qualify potential targets.

·       Document meetings/ interactions in form of notes, interactions and administer efforts in Salesforce (our CRM system).

Qualifications

·       Independent & proactive worker, who can also work in a team.

·       Commercial skills and sales affinity, ability to establish contact with senior executives at M&A target companies who are unfamiliar with our company.

·       Ability to work on targets and eagerness to learn.

·       Able to write professional e-mails in South Korean and English language and has good telephone skills.

·       Experienced in (online) research.

Requirements

·       Bachelor or Master degree preferably but not mandatory in Business Administration, Economics/Accounting, Sales, Commercial Sciences, or Marketing Management.

·       2-5 years’ experience in corporate development, business development or sales roles.

·       Fluent in (Business) South Korean and English language

Available to work 40 hours per week

The applicant should hold the following documentation: VISA (Incl. Working permit), Dutch residence card & BSN number  

What We Offer

·       1 year contract

·       Extensive “on the job” training.

·       Highly international work environment and opportunity to work in the field of Mergers & Acquisitions.

·       Great opportunities for personal and professional growth in a rapidly expanding company.