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    Corporate Development Sales Associate

    Harris

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    🇺🇸 Canada, United States
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    $65k–$80kOTE

    Hybrid

    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Harris Computer's M&A team is looking for a Corporate Development Sales Associate to join our innovative Team!We’re looking for a high-energy, resilient sales professional to drive our M&A strategy.

    As a Corporate Development Sales Associate, you'll be at the forefront of our growth, responsible for identifying, connecting with, and building relationships with software company founders and executives.

    If you are a self-starter who thrives on autonomy, is passionate about building a pipeline from scratch, and is motivated by the thrill of initiating conversations that lead to major acquisitions, we want to hear from you!The remote role is eligible to anyone in the U.S. and Canada.

    What your impact will be:

    Develop the M&A Pipeline: Proactively identify and source software companies that align with our investment goals; Use initiative and outreach strategies to build a robust pipeline of opportunities.

    Initiate and Build Key Relationships: Lead outbound prospecting through strategic, targeted outreach. You will build rapport with business owners and senior leadership, establishing strong professional connections.

    Be a Trusted Partner: Develop and nurture long-term relationships with key decisionmakers, building long-term credibility and positioning Harris as the acquirer of choice.

    Innovate Our Process: Develop and implement new, innovative methods to improve our outreach process, with your contributions being highly visible and valued.

    Leverage Your Tools: Use our M&A CRM as a strategic tool to manage your pipeline and ensure meticulous tracking of all activities, providing you with the data to make effective decisions.

    What we’re looking for:

    Proactive & Goal-Oriented: You are a self-motivated individual with a track record of taking initiative and achieving targets in a business development environment. You thrive when given the autonomy to manage your own work.

    Exceptional Relationship Builder: You are energized by interacting with others

    Tools & Tech Stack

    Outreach

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $80k (range: $65k–$80k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    Director-Level

    Mid-senior decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Prospecting·Required skill

    Typical Day — Sales Rep

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Proposals & business cases1–2/week
    Pipeline managementDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Remote Friendly

    Location flexibility

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Corporate-Development-Sales-Associate
    Corporate-Development-Analyst
    Business-Development-Associate
    M&A-Sales-Associate
    Sales-Associate
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    Why are you interested in this role?

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    What motivates you in a sales environment?

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    How do you handle rejection?

    Template question
    Research Harris's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This corporate development sales associate position with Harris offers an opportunity to develop your sales career in a competitive market.

    SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

    The compensation range of $65k–$80k OTE suggests a standard package for this market segment.

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