Corporate Development Associate

FILTERBUY, INC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Filterbuy, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Development Associate in Atlanta, GA to drive an add-on acquisition growth strategy. You will build a pipeline of targets, evaluate opportunities, and support due diligence from screening through close.

You will report to the Head of Corporate Development, travel about 60% and collaborate with business leaders, brokers, and investment bankers to execute strategic deals. Strong financial modeling and relationship-building are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years in corporate development, deal origination, sourcing, or M&A workflows.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop acquisition opportunities with leadership.
• Support direct sourcing through market research, mapping, outreach, and relationships.
• Evaluate inbound opportunities from brokers, banks, and business leaders.
• Develop market and competitive intelligence to assess targets.
• Attend industry events to build relationships and identify prospects.
• Maintain relationships with business owners, brokers, and intermediaries.
• Represent Filterbuy Ventures as a buyer of choice in the market.
• Gain knowledge of HVAC/air filtration and deal activity.
• Lead deal-related financial and operational analyses and due diligence.
• Prepare investment memorandums and present rationale to executives.
• Generate scorecards and summarize findings for the executive team.
• Support value-added activities across Corporate Development.
• Maintain honest and ethical conduct in all interactions.

Skills

Deal origination

Sourcing

M&A process execution

Financial modeling

Industry networking

Executive collaboration

Proficient in Excel

PowerPoint presentations

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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Company: Filterbuy, Inc.
Position: Corporate Development Associate
Location: Atlanta, GA
Duration: Full-Time
Salary: $100,000–$130,000 annually + 15%–35% annual performance-based bonus

Filterbuy, a leader in the air quality and manufacturing world, is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to support the company’s add-on acquisition growth strategy. This position will play a key role in building a pipeline of acquisition targets, conducting financial and operational analysis, developing industry relationships, and supporting transaction due diligence from initial screening through close.

This role will report to the Head of Corporate Development and will be based in Atlanta, GA, with approximately 60% travel.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with Corporate Development and business leaders to identify and develop acquisition opportunities.
• Support direct sourcing through market research, industry mapping, outreach, conferences, and relationships across the organization.
• Evaluate inbound opportunities from brokers, investment banks, business leaders, and other sources.
• Develop market and competitive intelligence to assess potential targets and strategic growth opportunities.
• Attend industry conferences, trade shows, and association events to build relationships and identify acquisition prospects.
• Cultivate and maintain long-term relationships with business owners, brokers, investment bankers, and other industry intermediaries.
• Professionally represent Filterbuy Ventures in the market and help establish the organization as a buyer of choice.
• Develop working knowledge of the HVAC and air filtration industry, including key players, competitive dynamics, and deal activity.
• Lead and perform deal-related financial and operational analysis, including financial modeling and due diligence review.
• Develop in-depth investment memorandums and present acquisition rationale to senior management.
• Generate scorecards evaluating acquisition opportunities and clearly summarize findings for the executive team.
• Support additional value-added activities and operational excellence initiatives across the Corporate Development function.
• Maintain honest and ethical conduct in all internal and external interactions.

Required skills and qualifications:

• 3–4+ years of experience in corporate development, deal origination, sourcing, or M&A process execution within a company, investment bank, private equity firm, or transaction advisory practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related field.
• Strong background in finance and accounting, valuation, and business strategy through professional experience and/or academic coursework.
• Strong desire and ability to learn and execute the deal process from initial screening through close.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to confidently interact with business owners, brokers, investment bankers, and other industry intermediaries.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Ability to work autonomously in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment.
• Strong work ethic and desire to grow within a high-performing team.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 60% of the time.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience working with small and mid-market businesses.
• Experience within industrial services, skilled trades, field services, or other operationally focused industries.
• Experience within the HVAC, air filtration, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience developing acquisition pipelines and building relationships with business owners and industry intermediaries.

This job description is not all-encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Company Overview

We are a leading ecommerce company with a mission to deliver high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Corporate Development Associate to help identify, evaluate, and execute acquisition opportunities that support Filterbuy’s continued growth.

Filterbuy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other legally protected category.