Business Development Co-op

Job Description:
What we do:
Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Fitness & Leisure, Country & Golf Club, Foodservice, Construction, Attractions, Hotels and Resorts, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of 130+ distinct brands in 40+ major vertical markets, which are respected leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 80,000+ customers worldwide in more than 30+ countries. Jonas employs over 3,500 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is part of the TSX 60 Index.

**Responsibilities**:
Exciting opportunity to learn more about M&A and business development from the top acquirer of software companies. Assisting the Business Development team within the PYXiS Software Group portfolio with one or more of the following projects:

- Help automate business processes through the use of AI, macros and computer programming languages
- Conduct industry and competitive research to identify vertical market software businesses that meet our investment criteria and specific metrics;
- Evaluation of acquisition targets within the existing database (primarily based on LinkedIn, website and limited online research available on private companies) and update of our proprietary database
- Other adhoc research and projects
- Skills_
- Prior knowledge/experience working with AI tools such as ChatGPT and programming languages such as Python
- Industry Knowledge_
- Evaluation of vertical market software companies, but industry experience not required
- Financial Analysis_
- Determination of appropriate company life cycle stage
- Classification of company based on ideal acquisition characteristics

Job Requirements
- Core Competencies_
- Self motivated
- Organized
- Charismatic
- Resourceful
- Quick learner
- Hardworking
- Attention to detail
- Strategic
- Team Focused
- Honest

Background/Previous experience
- Meticulous work habits
- Strong internet research skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to make decisions and prioritize tasks
- Experience using programming languages to automate tasks
- Familiarity with business financial statements
- Experience with CRM solutions (asset; not required)
- Comfort with social media

Business Unit:
Corporate Fitness - M&A

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Number of Openings Available:
1

Worker Type:
Student (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

More About Jonas Software:
Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.