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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 lead the primary ownership of strategic partnerships, investments, joint ventures, acquisitions, and other meaningful external engagements that support Dematic’s mission and company goals. You will oversee 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, and collaboration 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
* Career Development
* Competitive Compensation and Benefits
* Pay Transparency
* Global Opportunities
Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer
This is what you will do in this role:
* Identify appropriate opportunities aligned with strategic priorities through interaction with business leaders, investment bankers, venture capitalists, and organic pipeline generation
* Partner with Dematic’s regions and functions to identify and pursue inorganic opportunities for expansion or growth
* Evaluate benefits and risks of potential partnerships or acquisitions and build internal and external consensus
* Act as a subject matter expert on valuation and deal structuring
* Lead all pre-transaction diligence efforts
* Coordinate all inorganic workstreams to gain executive approval (at Dematic and KION level) and bring transactions to completion
* Work with cross-functional groups within Dematic from signing the term sheet to accurate integration
* Provide insights into inorganic opportunities in the marketplace to senior leaders
* Establish ongoing processes, skills, and inorganic strategy to enable Dematic to grow its corporate development capability in a rapidly changing industry
This Is What We Are Looking For
* 10+ years of work experience in corporate development/integration, strategy, management consulting, investment banking or related fields, including at least 3+ years leading a team
* Bachelor’s degree required (Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or other relevant majors)
* Hunter mentality to pursue inorganic growth opportunities
* Significant financial modelling and business case expertise with clear presentation of drivers and outputs
* Attention to detail with strong organization, problem solving, and planning skills
* Strong communication and people skills, with credibility at internal and external senior levels
* Able to work effectively with a wide range of people and geographies
* Understanding of key business drivers in warehouse automation and software to develop inorganic strategy for the global organization
* Up-to-date passport and willingness to travel to events throughout the year
* Responsible for direct reports and their professional development
Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Location: Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Salary: £75,000.00-£85,000.00
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