Corporate Development Associate, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Corporate Development Associate to oversee and administer critical corporate development processes. This role emphasizes functional responsibilities, and the ideal candidate will have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with experience in driving strategic initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Lead deals from LOI through integration, in collaboration with the VP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the due diligence process, coordinating information flows, and ensuring all processes are followed diligently.
• Assist in the evaluation of potential acquisition targets, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities by conducting research, analysis, and financial modeling.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all corporate development activities, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and organized.
• Work closely with various internal departments, including finance, legal, operations, and HR, to ensure aligned execution of corporate development initiatives.
• Develop and present regular updates on corporate development processes, opportunities, and challenges to senior management.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor strategies, and market opportunities to guide process adjustments and decision-making.
• Other relative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in corporate development, M&A, or a related field, emphasizing process management and functional responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in process development and management.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time
• Ability to travel 50% of the time

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in process development and management.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive mindset with a strong focus on details and accuracy.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and see. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

This job operates in both a professional office and warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Occasionally conditions will include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery and using various tools and hardware. Subject to frequent heavy lifting. May be exposed to variable weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.