To support our expansion into new international markets, we are looking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager to help shape our M&A team and activities in Germany. With a clear, executable M&A strategy in place, we are ready to enter Germany with a dedicated team, and accelerate our growth.

Topicus builds and acquires software platforms across Europe with a primary focus on Finance, Healthcare, and Education. With 1,500 colleagues, we are driven by a core mission to create an enduring impact on society. We achieve this by developing and acquiring innovative, mission-critical software that connects stakeholders, improves key processes, and positively affects the lives of 40 million individuals. Curious to see what drives us beyond our work? Take a look at our website and this video highlighting our annual knowledge-sharing event, a moment that truly reflects the spirit of Topicus.

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in identifying and initiating contact with potential M&A prospects across Finance, Healthcare and Education in Germany. You'll be one of the first points of contact, representing Topicus and learning extensively about the local software market and entrepreneurial landscape.

• Refine and implement the M&A business development strategy for Germany, assessing key markets and target profiles.

• Actively identify and source potential acquisition targets through systematic research, networking, and attending industry events.

• Initiate and lead outreach efforts to establish contact and build relationships with owners, founders, and C-level executives of target companies.

• Conduct in-depth qualification discussions to assess strategic fit and gather initial information.

• Leverage the strong relationship with onwers and sellers to guide them through the M&A processes.

• Document interactions, research findings, and lead statuses accurately in our CRM.

• Collaborate with the international M&A and Business Development teams to share insights and best practices.

• Mentor and guide junior Business Development team members.

• Proven track record in business development, M&A origination, strategic sales, or a similar role requiring proactive outreach and relationship building at an executive level.

• Independent, proactive, and results-oriented individual, who functions well within a team.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Capable of engaging confidently and building trust with experienced entrepreneurs and senior leaders.

• Strong analytical skills and financial literacy to understand financial performance, valuation and key business metrics in order to assess preliminary fit.

• Organized, methodological, and detail-oriented in approach and documentation.

• Established network within the software/tech industry is a significant advantage.

• Professional demeanor and representative of the Topicus values (we dare, share, care and deliver).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably (but not mandatory) in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Sales, or a related field.

• 4+ years of relevant experience in a business development, sales, research, or related commercial role. Experience in software/IT or M&A/consulting is a plus.

• Fluent in German (native) and English (fluent), both written and spoken.

• Based in Germany and willing to travel within Germany and to the Netherlands occasionally.

• Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and standard office software.

• A key strategic role with significant autonomy and impact on Topicus's growth in Germany.

• Be part of an organization that values autonomy with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and ambition to make an impact on society.

• An ambitious role with significant learning opportunities in Business Development, M&A, Healthtech, Edtech and Fintech within a leading European software group.

• Extensive network and resources within the and CSI ecosystem.

• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing global organization.

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives and great secondary benefits, including many team events, flexible working hours that support a healthy work-life balance and a personal IT budget of €3,565 for your own laptop or phone.

To apply, please send your resume and a letter of application (in English) to Andrew Legierse () and Chris Nooij ().