Dematic, a global leader in intelligent automation and a member of the KION Group, designs and delivers integrated supply chain solutions that optimize material handling and logistics operations. With a presence in over 26 countries and a workforce of 10,000+, Dematic combines sophisticated software, robotics, and automation technologies to serve top-tier clients across retail, manufacturing, and distribution. The company cultivates a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, making it an ideal environment for strategic leaders driving operational excellence and digital transformation.
As a Director in the Corporate Development group, you will play the primary ownership role in strategic partnerships, investments, joint ventures, acquisitions, and other meaningful external engagements that support Dematic’s mission and company goals. You will lead entire processes including strategy formulation and fundamental decision-making, financial modeling/valuation analysis, due diligence, project management with a variety of collaborators and workstreams, negotiation and deal execution, working with business leaders, internal cross functional partners, and external advisors. You will work closely with senior leadership at Dematic as their partner for corporate development matters
We offer:
1. Career Development
2. Competitive Compensation and Benefits
3. Pay Transparency
4. Global Opportunities
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Tasks and Qualifications:
This is what you will do in this role:
5. Identify appropriate opportunities strategic priorities through interaction with business leaders, investment bankers, venture capitalists, and organic pipeline generation
6. Partner with Dematic’s regions and functions to identify & pursue inorganic opportunities for expansion or growth
7. Evaluate the benefits (or risks) of potential partnerships or acquisitions and execute the process of building both internal and external consensus.
8. Act as a subject matter expert on valuation and deal structuring
9. Lead all pre-transaction diligence efforts
10. Coordinate all inorganic workstreams to gain executive approval (at Dematic and KION level) and bring transactions over the finish line
11. Work with all cross-functional groups within Dematic from signing the term sheet to accurate integration
12. Provide insights into inorganic opportunities in the marketplace to senior leaders
13. Establish the ongoing processes, skills, and inorganic strategy that will enable Dematic to continue to build out our corporate development proficiency, in the face of a rapidly changing industry
This is what we are looking for:
14. 10+ years of work experience in a combination of corporate development/integration, strategy, management consulting, investment banking and/or other related fields, including at least 3+ years of proven experience leading a team
15. Bachelor’s degree required (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or other relevant majors)
16. Hunter mentality to pursue inorganic growth opportunities
17. Significant financial modelling and business case expertise including the ability to clearly present business drivers & key outputs
18. Attention to detail coupled with strong organization, problem solving, and planning skills
19. Strong communication and people skills, ability to operate at the highest levels internally and externally with a high degree of credibility
20. Able to work effective with a wide range of people and geographies
21. Understanding of key business drivers in warehouse automation and software industry to develop the inorganic strategy for the global organization
22. Must have an up-to-date passport and be willing to travel to events throughout the year.
23. Will be responsible for direct reports and their professional development