Head of M&A

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🕒 August 7

🎸 Tennessee – Remote

🎸 Tennessee – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

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📋 Description

• Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities within the Company’s priority markets • Build long-term, trust-based relationships with business owners and entrepreneurs • Represent the Company throughout the market and relevant industries • Travel regularly to meet current and prospective acquisition targets, visit companies, and develop relationships • Act as a trusted advisor to founders throughout the acquisition process • Lead acquisition discussions from the first meeting through closing with the Corporate Development team • Evaluate quality of earnings, workforce base, contracts, and market strength • Support commercial evaluation, financial analysis, and due diligence • Coordinate internal and external legal, financial, and diligence advisors • Own deal execution through close with integration support from the Sweden-based M&A team • Remain a trusted point of contact for acquired teams following close

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field • 5-10 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or another commercially focused role • Strong understanding and working knowledge of the entire M&A transaction process • Experience managing transactions through close strongly preferred • Strong business acumen and analytical skills • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with high emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with entrepreneurs and business owners • Comfortable operating in a private equity-backed environment focused on growth and value creation • Entrepreneurial mindset and strong desire to build something meaningful • Motivated self-starter able to work independently and with a team at all levels • Previous acquisition experience is an advantage, but not a requirement • Ability to work in a standard office or remote environment, including extended periods of sitting and computer use • Ability to communicate effectively via phone, video, and in person • Ability to travel regularly; estimated 40%

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