Ready to Launch Your Career in Investment Banking?
If you're an SDR, BDR, or inside-sales pro with a competitive streak and the drive to win, we want to hear from you. Join Copper Run and become part of a team where your voice is heard, your impact is seen, and your success is unlimited.
We are adding a Sales Development Representative (Outreach Specialist) at our Columbus headquarters to support our deal teams. You'll get direct, hands-on exposure to the buy-side M&A process — no finance background required. If you're self-motivated with strong presentation, organizational, and communication skills, you'll thrive here. The Outreach Specialist is often the first person to represent Copper Run to a prospect — a high-visibility role that sets the tone for every deal that follows.
This is an in-office position, located in our Columbus office.
Who We Are
Copper Run is a middle market investment bank that delivers exceptional buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory through a relentless process, radical transparency and deep relationships. Founded in 2008, Copper Run was built on the conviction that the middle market was underserved and that a firm with the right values, process, and people could address this. Copper Run now has a national footprint and a record of almost 300 closed deals spanning nearly every industry. As we redefine what is possible in M&A by challenging the traditional, slow-moving playbook, we build trust with our clients through rigorous analysis, resolute drive, and a creative and competitive edge to win the deals our clients can’t win alone.
What You Will Do
· Source and originate connections and target companies for leading private equity firms and strategic acquirers through phone and email outreach
· Partner with deal teams to build scripts and outreach strategies that resonate with business owners
· Warm-call, cold-call, and email prospects from provided lists to qualify targets for a Copper Run introductory meeting
· Research and vet leads against our CRM to flag existing clients, targets, or prospects
· Track and document every interaction in the CRM
What You’ll Need
· 0-3 years of phone-based lead generation, inside sales, SDR/BDR, or related internship experience
· Comfort and confidence with cold-calling and outbound sales
· Bachelor's degree in business preferred, not required
· Outstanding communication and phone presence
· Strong internet research skills
· Ability to handle objections and keep prospects moving to the next step
· Sharp, quick thinking under pressure
· Ability to demonstrate Copper Run’s Values: Trust, Rigor, Edge and Drive
Benefits and Perks of Working with Us
· Competitive base salary and annual bonus potential, commensurate with experience
· Uncapped incentive commission opportunity – no ceiling on what you can earn
· Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Flexible Time Off and company-provided lunch in-office each day
· Collaborative, energetic, competitive culture
· Informal mentoring from senior bankers – learn the deal business from the people doing it
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
