Global M&A & Corporate Growth Lead

Americhem; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Americhem, a global designer and manufacturer of color masterbatch and engineered polymers, seeks a Manager of Corporate Development to drive inorganic growth through identifying and evaluating M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships.

In this role you will partner with executive leadership, validate targets across technology, products and end markets, and lead due diligence from assessment to transaction execution in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related engineering discipline focuses on polymers or materials is required. Business Strategy or MBA is a plus
• Experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, engineering, product management, or corporate development preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the specialty chemicals, polymers, plastics, manufacturing, or related industrial sector
• M&A transaction experience is beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP Corporate Development on the development and management of Americhem's M&A target pipeline.
• Identify acquisition targets aligned with strategic growth priorities.
• Perform initial assessments of strategic fit, financial profile, technologies, products, customers, and end markets.
• Develop company profiles, business cases, and acquisition recommendations for executive leadership.
• Collaborate with R&D, commercial, operations, and finance teams to validate target attractiveness and close information gaps.
• Present target analyses and recommendations during M&A pipeline reviews.
• Initiate outreach and cultivate relationships with target companies and owners.
• Support due diligence activities and strategic research for active transactions.
• Maintain visibility of market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure a continuous pipeline of qualified acquisition opportunities supporting Americhem's long-term growth strategy.

Skills

5+ years of experience in specialty- &

Strong business judgment

Strategic mindset

Analytical

Detail oriented

Results oriented

Relationship-building

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science / Materials Science / Chemistry or related engineering (polymers)

MBA or Business Strategy background (plus)

Job description

Americhem, a global designer and manufacturer of color masterbatch and engineered polymers, seeks a Manager of Corporate Development to drive inorganic growth through identifying and evaluating M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships.

In this role you will partner with executive leadership, validate targets across technology, products and end markets, and lead due diligence from assessment to transaction execution in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.