VP, Corporate Development

Southwire Company; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching

Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Ins

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Advancement & Professional Growth

Job summary

Southwire Company in Georgia seeks a Vice President of Corporate Development to partner with the CEO, CFO, and leaders to shape growth through M&A, strategic investments, and portfolio management. This executive leads transaction execution and integration planning to enhance shareholder value.

You will direct all phases of deals, build a pipeline of targets, and guide cross-functional teams toward operational synergies and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or quantitative field
• 15+ years of experience in corporate development or related fields
• Significant experience leading complex M&A transactions, due diligence, post-merger integration, and enterprise growth initiatives in a large corporate environment
• MBA or related advanced business degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead inorganic growth strategy and pipeline for mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and investments that align with enterprise objectives.
• Evaluate strategic growth opportunities with CFO, CEO, and executive leadership to support portfolio planning and value creation.
• Direct all phases of deal execution including target identification, valuation, due diligence, negotiation support, financial modeling, and closing.
• Oversee analyses of market trends, risks, and growth opportunities to drive enterprise value creation.
• Lead Corporate Ventures initiatives including portfolio governance and potential board involvement.
• Develop and mentor teams to foster strategic thinking, collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Skills

Corporate Development

Investment Banking

Private Equity

Strategic Finance

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

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A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?

Job Summary

The Vice President, Corporate Development is responsible for partnering with the CEO, CFO, and business leaders in developing and leading the organization's corporate development strategy, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, business portfolio management, and enterprise growth initiatives. This role partners closely with the CFO, CEO, executive leadership team, and business leaders to identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities that accelerate growth, enhance shareholder value, and strengthen Southwire's competitive position. The VP, Corporate Development leads transaction execution, strategic analysis, and integration planning while providing insights that support long-term enterprise strategy and capital allocation decisions.
Location: Atlanta Battery or Carrollton, GA Headquarters

Key Responsibilities

Leads the development and execution of the company's inorganic strategy including strategically building a pipeline of targets and executing that pipeline for mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investments that align with enterprise objectives. Execute divestitures aligned to the company’s overarching portfolio strategy
Partners with the CFO, CEO, and executive leadership team to evaluate strategic growth opportunities, conduct market assessments, and support long-term portfolio planning and enterprise value creation.
Directs all phases of transaction execution, including target identification, valuation, due diligence, negotiation support, financial modeling, and transaction closing activities.
Oversees financial and strategic analyses to assess investment opportunities, competitive market dynamics, industry trends, and potential risks associated with growth initiatives.
Leads the Southwire Corporate Ventures initiatives including portfolio strategy and portfolio governance which may include advising formally (board seats of minority owned entities) and informally portfolio companies.
Leads cross-functional teams during acquisition and integration activities, ensuring realization of anticipated synergies, operational alignment, and successful business transitions.
Develops and maintains relationships with investment banks, advisors, consultants, legal counsel, private equity firms, and other external stakeholders to support corporate development activities.
Oversees the preparation of business cases, valuation analyses, investment memoranda, and executive presentations that support decision-making and governance processes.
Guides, mentors, and develops team members, fostering a culture of strategic thinking, collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or other quantitative discipline

15+ Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise:

Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Strategic Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Strategy, or related field

Preferred Experience: Significant experience leading complex M&A transactions, strategic investments, due diligence processes, post-merger integration efforts, and enterprise growth initiatives within a large corporate environment.

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: MBA or related advanced business degree

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: Yes

Number of direct reports: 2-5

Travel

Domestic - 30% of time

Physical Requirements

Moving - 5% of time

Standing - 5% of time

Sitting - 90% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Business Insights

Develops Talent

Drives Engagement

Drives Results

Self-Development

Strategic Mindset

Skills

Capital Budgeting

Corporate Finance

Customer Relationship Management

Mergers And Acquisitions

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.