Manager, Corporate Development (Remote Eligible)

Americhem; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Americhem in Concord, NC is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development to lead inorganic growth initiatives through identifying and evaluating mergers and acquisitions. This role partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to build a disciplined pipeline and to shape Americhem's long-term growth strategy via strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

You will evaluate technologies, products, manufacturing capabilities, and strategic fit, while driving due diligence, negotiations,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in specialty chemicals, polymers, plastics, manufacturing, or related sector.
• Experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, engineering, product management, or corporate development preferred.
• M&A transaction experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong business judgment and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP Corporate Development on 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

Corporate strategy

Management consulting

Business development

Product management

Corporate development

M&A experience

Education

Polymer/Materials/Chemistry degree

Job description

Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies. Our business is built around delivering Performance, Solutions and Trust through close collaboration with customers seeking to optimize their polymer products. All of our products are backed by complete technical support that ensures quality, reliability, and value.

The Manager, Corporate Development, is responsible for advancing Americhem’s inorganic growth strategy by identifying and evaluating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities that align with Americhem’s strategic, technical, and commercial objectives. This role leverages deep industry knowledge and technical expertise to assess technologies, products, manufacturing capabilities, and strategic fit while building and managing a disciplined pipeline of acquisition opportunities. Working closely with the executive leadership and cross functional teams, the Manager supports opportunities from initial assessment through due diligence and transaction execution. The position offers a unique opportunity for a technically minded professional to apply their expertise in shaping Americhem’s long-term growth strategy through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.

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.

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
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the specialty chemicals, polymers, plastics, manufacturing, or related industrial sector.
• Experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, engineering, product management, or corporate development preferred.
• M&A transaction experience is beneficial but not required.

Desired Qualities/Attributes:

• Strong business judgment and strategic mindset.
• Learns complex industries and markets quickly.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Comfortable working across global, cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with limited direction.