Director Corporate Development

KION; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automation company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director in Corporate Development. The role involves cultivating strategic partnerships and managing acquisitions to support business goals. Candidates should have 5-7 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in M&A projects. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate development, management consulting, or investment banking.
• 2 years leading a team with focus on employee development.
• Experience executing strategic partnerships or M&A projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities that align with strategic priorities.
• Lead pre-transaction diligence efforts.
• Provide insights into inorganic market opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising

Management Experience

Biotechnology

Clinical Development

Leadership Experience

Public Speaking

Product Development

Education

Bachelors degree (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or relevant major)

Job description

As a Director in the Corporate Development group you will own and cultivate Dematics global inorganic strategy which will result in the execution of strategic partnerships investments joint ventures and potential acquisitions that support Dematics mission and company goals. You will be responsible for understanding the companys strategic goals and market landscape (technology geographic and vertical considerations) in order to proactively recommend potential targets.

You will be responsible for leading the entire process including strategy formulation and fundamental decision‑making criteria financial modeling / valuation analysis due diligence and project management with a variety of stakeholders and workstreams. Will be expected to negotiate deals through execution working with business leaders internal cross‑functional partners and external advisors.

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate opportunities that support Dematic s strategic priorities through interaction with business leaders investment bankers and venture capitalists
• Partner with Dematic s regions and functions to identify & pursue inorganic opportunities for expansion or growth
• E valuate the benefits (or risks) of potential partnerships or acquisitions and manage the process of building both internal and external consensus
• Act as a subject matter expert on valuation and deal structuring
• Lead all pre-transaction diligence efforts
• Coordinate all inorganic workstreams to gain executive approval (at Dematic and KION level) and bring transactions over the finish line
• Work with cross-functional groups within Dematic from signing of term sheet to proper integration
• Provide insights into inorganic opportunities in the marketplace to senior leaders
• Establish the ongoing processes skill sets and inorganic strategy that will enable Dematic to continue to build out our corporate development competency in the face of a rapidly changing industry

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (Business Administration Finance Engineering or other relevant majors) or relevant experience with proven work history
• 5-7 years of work experience in a combination of corporate development / integration strategy management consulting investment banking and / or other related fields
• 2 years of experience leading a team with focus on employee development
• Proven experience in executing a strategic partnership or M&A project with ability to articulate the processes needed to be followed
• Hunter mentality to pursue inorganic growth opportunities
• Significant financial modelling and business case expertise including the ability to clearly present business drivers & key outputs
• Attention to detail coupled with strong organization problem solving and planning skills
• Strong communication and people skills ability to operate at the highest levels internally and externally with a high degree of credibility
• Able to work effective with a wide range of people and geographies
• Understanding of key business drivers in warehouse automation and software industry to develop the inorganic strategy for the global organization

Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race religion or belief age sex national or ethnic origin disability status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Key Skills

• Fundraising
• Management Experience
• Biotechnology
• Clinical Development
• Clinical Trials
• Research & Development
• Training & Development
• Grant Writing
• Economic Development
• Leadership Experience
• Public Speaking
• Product Development

Job Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1