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Investor Relations & Business Development Executive

MaxAccelerate · Remote · UK

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Quota attainment
Not disclosed
Posted
4mo ago

Why it matters: OTE tells you what you could earn. Attainment tells you how realistic it is.

Ask: “What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?”

Still open · checked 2h agoon MaxAccelerate's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Hybrid IR and BD role: build an investor network (family offices, VCs, angels, HNWIs) for fundraising and originate new startups and founders to join the group through outbound outreach.
Who you'd sell to
Still reading the posting. Check back within the hour.
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Says nothing about quota, attainment, deal size, territory or sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 144 days. Ask why it's been hard to fill.
Company hiring
7 sales roles open, hiring at a steady pace.

Red lights

None spotted.

Yellow lights

  • Open 90+ days. This role has been posted for three months or more. Ask why it's been hard to fill, and whether anyone left it.

Green lights

  • Pays accelerators. Higher commission rates once you pass quota. Overperformance actually pays.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    This role has been open a while. What's made it hard to fill?

    The answer tells you what candidates saw that made them walk.

  2. 2.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  3. 3.

    What percentage of reps on the team have been here more than 18 months?

    Tenure shows whether people stay long enough to get paid.

  4. 4.

    Has the comp plan changed in the last 12 to 18 months? What changed?

    A plan that changes every year means the goalposts keep moving.

  5. 5.

    Who sits with reps and reviews calls each week?

    Coaching is often what's behind a good or bad attainment number.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
About MaxAccelerate Tech Group MaxAccelerate Tech Group is a global technology holding group focused on accelerating the growth of startups, early-stage companies, and solo entrepreneurs. We help founders take ideas and software products to market, scale internationally, and build on world-class technology infrastructure. Our model combines hands-on advisory, product development, technology stack implementation, and strategic investment. Companies that join the group gain access to a shared technology ecosystem, go-to-market resources, business development infrastructure, and a network of fellow portfolio companies — creating real leverage across every stage of growth. We work with: • Startups and growth-stage companies looking to expand globally • Solo entrepreneurs with validated ideas or early-stage software products • Organisations that align with our portfolio and can add strategic value to the group The Role We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Investor Relations & Business Development Executive to join our growing team. This is a unique role that sits at the intersection of capital raising, investor engagement, and pipeline development — with the goal of building and managing a high-quality network of investors and identifying new companies that could join the MaxAccelerate group. You will be the primary point of contact for our investor community — cultivating relationships with family offices, venture capital firms, angel investors, and high-net-worth individuals — while also running outreach to identify exciting new companies that could benefit from, or contribute to, the group. Key Responsibilities Investor Network Development • Build and manage a structured pipeline of investors including family offices, VCs, angel investors, and HNWIs • Conduct proactive outreach to introduce MaxAccelerate and its portfolio companies to relevant investors • Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships across the investor community • Track investor preferences, mandates, and activity to ensure relevant, well-timed engagement Capital Raising Support • Support the preparation of investor materials, pitch decks, and deal summaries for portfolio companies seeking funding • Coordinate investor meetings, calls, and follow-ups on behalf of the group and its companies • Assist in managing the fundraising process end-to-end for specific transactions • Maintain a CRM of investor contacts, deal flow, and interaction history Company Origination & BD • Identify and qualify new companies and founders that could benefit from joining the MaxAccelerate group • Run outbound outreach to target companies across sectors and geographies aligned with the group's thesis • Attend events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build pipeline and represent the group • Evaluate inbound enquiries and make initial assessments for group leadership review Ecosystem & Portfolio Support • Act as a connector between portfolio companies and the broader investor and partner network • Collaborate with internal teams to align BD efforts with the group's shared technology and marketing ecosystem • Support internal communications and reporting on investor relations activity What We're Looking For Experience & Background • 1–4 years of experience in investor relations, business development, capital markets, or a related field • Some exposure to startup ecosystems, venture capital, private equity, or family office environments • Demonstrated ability to build and manage professional networks • Experience with CRM tools and maintaining structured pipelines Skills & Attributes • Strong written and verbal communication skills — confident engaging with investors and senior stakeholders • Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple relationships and priorities independently • Commercial acumen and genuine interest in startups, technology, and investment • High attention to detail, particularly in preparing materials and investor-facing communications • Comfortable working across time zones and in a lean, fast-moving environment Nice to Have • Existing network within the GCC, UAE, or global investor community • Familiarity with fundraising processes, term sheets, or investment documentation • Experience in a holding company, multi-portfolio, or accelerator environment What We Offer • A front-row seat to a dynamic, multi-company technology group with global ambitions • Direct exposure to deal flow, investment conversations, and portfolio company growth • Access to a shared technology ecosystem, tools, and group resources • A collaborative, entrepreneurial team culture with real ownership of your remit
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