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Corporate Development Manager

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Build and manage a high-volume pipeline of acquisition targets
  • Partner with internal and external scouts to identify and evaluate shops
  • Support outreach strategies and marketing campaigns to generate deal flow
  • Track and manage opportunities through each stage of the pipeline with urgency
  • Analyze financials and key performance metrics of target businesses
  • Help determine valuation and offer structure based on business fundamentals
  • Prepare investment summaries and materials for internal decision-making
  • Partner with leadership and investment committee to move deals forward
  • Manage the deal process from initial evaluation through close
  • Coordinate with brokers, sellers, and legal partners to ensure timely execution
  • Ensure all documentation and diligence materials are completed accurately
  • Keep deals on track and proactively remove blockers
  • Lead post-close execution to bring new locations online
  • Act as a hands-on project manager to ensure successful store launch
  • Coordinate setup (branding, signage, systems, readiness)
  • Ensure operational tools and processes are implemented
  • Partner with operations to ensure a smooth transition from seller to SFAC
  • Track acquisition metrics, pipeline performance, and key KPIs
  • Drive accountability across timelines, deliverables, and outcomes
  • Continuously improve processes to increase speed and efficiency of acquisitions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience strongly considered.
  • 6–10+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Financial Analysis, Project Management, or M&A-related roles
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to evaluate small-to-mid-sized businesses
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects or deals simultaneously
  • Experience building acquisition pipelines through outbound outreach or targeted marketing campaigns
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with ambiguity
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Experience with multi-location or service-based businesses (automotive, home services, healthcare, etc.)
  • Exposure to private equity or roll-up strategies
  • Experience working with brokers, sellers, or transaction processes
Benefits
  • PTO/Sick & (6) Annual Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Paid Skills Enhancement Training
  • Employee Discount - Service & Parts
  • Employee Referral Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisproject managementM&Avaluationdeal structuringpipeline managementacquisition strategiesperformance metricsdocumentationprocess improvement
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscross-functional collaborationproject managementability to manage multiple projectsadaptabilityleadershipproblem-solvingaccountability