VC Principal @ UFP Ventures in Grand Rapids, MI

UFP Industries; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack is looking for a Principal to execute its ventures strategy from sourcing new opportunities to ensuring successful exits. You will manage the deal flow and perform market analysis while collaborating with a dynamic team.

The ideal candidate has a BA in Business or Engineering, an MBA preferred, and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Strong fluency in English and expertise in commercialization, innovation, and strategy are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in ventures, M&A, or strategy.
• Technical, commercial, or sales expertise.
• Ability to apply innovation and development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing new venture companies aligned to investment strategy.
• Manage total deal flow and pipeline to ensure growth objectives.
• Conduct market analysis of opportunity areas.

Skills

English language fluency

Commercial expertise

Sales expertise

Innovation strategies

Education

BA in Business or Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

The UFP Ventures – Principal is responsible for executing the ventures strategy for UFP from sourcing/cradle of new ventures to exit (external, M&A, or new business line).

Location: Grand Rapids, Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta, Philadelphia, or Charlotte preferred

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Sourcing new venture companies aligned to investment strategy
• Manage total deal flow and pipeline to ensure growth objectives
• Market Analysis of opportunity areas
• Due Diligence for investing
• Ensure successful exit of ventures and return of UFP fund

Qualifications

• BA in Business, Bachelor of Science or Engineering or related technical science a plus. MBA preferred
• English language fluency is mandatory. Other languages are desirable
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in ventures, M&A, strategy, commercial, sales, business, innovation, or entrepreneur. Recent MBA graduate
• Technical, Commercial, and Sales expertise. Experience in Construction, M&A, Marketing, Sales, and/or Strategy is a plus
• Innovation, Ventures, and Development Strategies. Understanding of the principles and application of Innovation & Development strategies and approaches (Gating, Design Thinking, Seed Launch Grow) a plus
• An ambitious self-starter, strong team player, inspiring and collaborative, gritty and resilient, demonstrating a fact-based structured approach with high sense of urgency

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.