Corporate Development Manager

A Corporate Development Manager is responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives, identifying and executing opportunities for acquisitions, partnerships, and other corporate transactions that expand a company’s market presence, revenue, and competitive position. The position reports to the President and CEO.

Core Responsibilities

• Opportunity Identification: Scout and evaluate potential acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships. Collect and organize opportunities to research.
• Financial & Strategic Analysis: Perform due diligence, financial modeling, and market analysis to assess deal viability. Manage Data room and due diligence checklists.
• Reporting: Prepare and present business cases, financial models, and progress reports to senior management
• Deal Execution: Negotiate terms, manage contracts, and oversee integration plans post-acquisition, Communicate and address questions with target to ensure a complete contract.
• Strategic Planning & Growth Initiatives: Develop and implement corporate development strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with legal/contracts, finance, operations, and sales/marketing teams to ensure smooth integration and alignment Ensure a complete data room review and assist with integration of acquired companies.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with banks, partners, and senior leadership
• Market Monitoring: Track industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes to identify risks and opportunities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees or certifications in finance, business, accounting, engineering or related fields are preferred
• Experience: 10+ years in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or in-house corporate strategy
• Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical abilities; proficiency in financial software and reporting tools
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the relevant market sectors (e.g., military and commercial aerospace; industrial markets such as heavy transportation, rail and marine markets; actuation technology) and deal processes

Typical Work Environment

• Often requires in-office work (e.g., 3+ days/week) for deal coordination and stakeholder meetings
• May involve travel for market research, investor meetings, or due diligence visits.
• Works closely with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Compensation: $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 annual base salary based experience 

GW Lisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.