Head of Corporate Development

PlayOn! Sports

Head of Corporate Development responsible for executing M&A transactions at PlayOn Sports. Collaborating with executive leadership to shape acquisition strategy and drive growth.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeAlpharetta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate development and mergers and acquisitions, with a strong focus on transaction structuring, valuation methodologies, and strategic investment recommendations. Proven ability to lead complex M&A transactions and collaborate with executive leadership to drive long-term shareholder value.

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Mergers And AcquisitionsCorporate DevelopmentValuation MethodologiesTransaction StructuringCross-Functional Due Diligence

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingValuation AnalysisInvestment RecommendationsDeal MechanicsSynergy AssessmentMarket Trend EvaluationAcquisition StrategyNegotiationCapital AllocationBusiness Model Evaluation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingAdvisory SkillsCommunication

Industry Keywords

Consumer TechnologyInvestment BankingPrivate EquityExecutive LeadershipBoard Presentations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the CEO, CFO, and President of Growth Strategy to develop and execute PlayOn's inorganic growth strategy.
Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition opportunities aligned with the company's strategic priorities.
Develop investment theses and strategic rationales for acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities.
Evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities that strengthen PlayOn's market position.
Advise executive leadership on capital allocation decisions and the role of M&A in creating long-term shareholder value.
Lead end-to-end execution of acquisitions from initial evaluation through signing and closing.
Develop valuation analyses, financial models, synergy assessments, and investment recommendations.
Structure and negotiate letters of intent, term sheets, purchase agreements, and other transaction documents.
Lead cross-functional due diligence across finance, legal, product, technology, commercial, HR, tax, accounting, and operations.
Manage outside legal counsel, financial advisors, accounting firms, and other transaction partners.
Drive transaction timelines, coordinate internal stakeholders, and ensure successful execution through closing.
Evaluate target company business models, financial performance, growth drivers, unit economics, and key risks.
Build sophisticated financial analyses, including valuation, scenario modeling, accretion/dilution, and return analyses.
Assess strategic and financial synergies, integration considerations, and long-term value creation opportunities.
Prepare investment recommendations and executive materials for the CEO, Board of Directors, and shareholders.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and executive leadership team on acquisition strategy and strategic investments.
Build trusted relationships with founders and executive teams of acquisition targets.
Support communications with the Board, investors, lenders, and shareholders regarding strategic transactions.
Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Product, Strategy, and Business leaders throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10+ years of experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, or a combination thereof, with substantial experience leading complex M&A transactions.
Corporate development experience in the consumer technology sector with a successful acquisition track record strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience independently leading acquisitions from strategy and valuation through negotiation, diligence, signing, and closing.
Deep understanding of transaction structuring, valuation methodologies, deal mechanics, accounting considerations, and corporate finance.
Experience managing outside legal counsel, financial advisors, and cross-functional diligence teams.
Experience preparing and presenting recommendations to executive leadership, Boards of Directors, investors, and shareholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
Dental, vision life and disability insurance
Employee Emergency Fund
Company equity (stock options)
Open PTO policy
401K plan with company match
Hybrid/flexible work environment