Strategic Growth & M&A Leader

The Manitowoc Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manitowoc Company, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a VP of Business Development & Strategy to lead the development and execution of growth vision, strategy, and processes that drive sales, revenue, and market expansion. You will work closely with the CEO, CFO, and Board, actively modeling, valuating, performing diligence, and preparing executive materials.

The role balances directional leadership with hands-on analysis, coordinating with finance, legal, and senior leaders, and guiding

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate development, M&A, strategy, or related finance.
• Ability to build complex financial models and perform valuations.
• Experience leading diligence and transaction execution.
• Strong business and financial acumen; able to partner with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise strategic planning and portfolio planning processes, coordinating inputs, financial analysis and executive-level materials.
• Lead corporate development and M&A execution, including target evaluation, valuation, financial modeling, business case development, diligence, negotiation support and integration planning.
• Research and analyze the business environment, competitors, complementary products, suppliers, partnerships, and customers to develop ideas for new products and services, partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisition opportunities.
• Partner with senior leaders and business operators who own key dealer, customer and target relationships, creating a seamless handoff into transaction execution.
• Manage outside advisors as needed, including investment banks, valuation specialists and diligence providers.
• Conduct ongoing industry, competitive, technology and macroeconomic research and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Prepare Board and executive materials and communicate investment recommendations with clarity, judgment and strong financial support.
• Build credibility across Manitowoc’s dealer and industry ecosystem, including working with family- and owner-led businesses on valuation and transaction considerations.
• Support select FP&A, Investor Relations, treasury, financing and other special projects based on transaction cadence and enterprise priorities.

Skills

M&A transaction experience

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

The Manitowoc Company, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a VP of Business Development & Strategy to lead the development and execution of growth vision, strategy, and processes that drive sales, revenue, and market expansion. You will work closely with the CEO, CFO, and Board, actively modeling, valuating, performing diligence, and preparing executive materials.

The role balances directional leadership with hands-on analysis, coordinating with finance, legal, and senior leaders, and guiding