Manager Corporate Development (f/m/d)

d&b audiotechnik; Backnang; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

d&b audiotechnik, a leading pro-audio manufacturer, is seeking a Manager Corporate Development to shape strategy and drive M&A activities. You will report to the VP Strategy and M&A and collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams.

You will develop strategic models, assess growth opportunities, and prepare well-founded recommendations for executive decision-making in an international context.

Qualifikationen

• Multiple years of relevant professional experience in investment banking, consulting, corporate development or related fields.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement corporate and business strategies on a global scale.
• Support end-to-end M&A activities—from target identification to execution and integration.
• Create planning models, business cases and scenario analyses to inform decisions.
• Prepare financial and strategic analyses and derive actionable recommendations.
• Support development of new business models and growth opportunities.
• Analyze market, competitive and KPI data; perform benchmarks.
• Contribute to governance optimization and management processes.
• Manage sub-projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

M&A experience

Financial analysis

Modeling & analyses

Stakeholder communication

University degree

English fluency

German language (optional)

Ausbildung

Business / Economics / Finance degree

Jobbeschreibung

Start your Live with us. Do you think strategically, analyze complex interrelationships, and want to actively contribute to the further development of an internationally operating company? Are you confident working at the interface of numbers, concepts, and management decisions? Then become part of our Corporate Development team and help shape the future of d&b. As Manager Corporate Development, you report to the VP Strategy and M&A and work closely with senior management and relevant specialist departments. You support the development and implementation of our corporate and business strategies, contribute to M&A activities, and drive strategic projects with global reach.

Your Tasks.

• You work on strategic projects to further develop the company in an international environment
• You support M&A activities end to end — from identifying potential targets through deal execution to integration
• You develop planning models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support decision-making
• You prepare financial and strategic analyses and derive well-founded recommendations for action
• You support the development of new business models and identify growth opportunities
• You analyze market, competitive, and KPI data and conduct benchmarks
• You contribute to the optimization of structures, governance, and management processes
• You manage sub-projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners

Your Profile.

• You have multiple years of relevant professional experience, e.g. in investment banking, consulting, corporate development, or comparable fields
• Ideally, you have already worked on M&A or strategy projects
• You bring a strong business and financial understanding as well as excellent analytical skills, ideally in an international corporate context
• You work in a structured manner, think holistically, and are able to clearly prepare complex topics
• You have experience in creating models, analyses, and decision documents
• You communicate confidently with various stakeholders and present reliably at top management or committee level
• You hold a university degree in business administration, economics, finance, engineering, or a comparable field
• You speak fluent English (business level), and ideally German

d&b audiotechnik - Our stage for your talent.

Sound that gets under your skin. Memories that last. d&b audiotechnik supports extraordinary venues, producers, musicians and artists in bringing their creativity to life and thrilling their audiences. Whether it’s goosebumps in a stadium or an exclusive concert experience. From Wacken Open Air to the Frankfurt Opera House – as a leading pro audio manufacturer, we combine technical excellence \"made in Germany\" with maximum creative freedom. Whether on stage or behind the scenes: join our crew now. This moment is yours.

It\'s the \"WE\" that sets the tone.

Our success is built on performance-driven collaboration. On people who share their knowledge, take responsibility and help each other improve. Whether we come together at our headquarters in Backnang or collaborate digitally via video call, from Paris to Beijing: our team spirit is unmistakable. You can even see it, as many of our employees wear our signature d&b hoodies with pride. You’ll become part of an environment that challenges and supports you: with clear structures, dedicated teams, and leadership that gives you the space to make an impact. This creates a culture where success comes from working together. And where you can grow – both professionally and personally.

Here’s what happens next.

We’ll review your application and usually get back to you within two weeks at the latest. If we think you’re a good fit, we’ll get to know each other in an initial virtual interview. The process varies depending on the role. Following a successful virtual interview, there will be a second in-person interview and/or a short task to ensure both sides are confident. You’ll then receive feedback shortly afterwards.

• Virtual interviews in summer 2026
• On-site selection in summer 2026

We are committed to equality of opportunity and diversity, and welcome applications from everyone – regardless of gender, age, background, disability, religion or sexual identity. People with severe disabilities will be given special consideration where equally qualified; please feel free to mention this in your application.