SunSource Overview
SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees, making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. Visit our website: www.sun-source.com
Business Development Role
The Business Development role at SunSource is key to driving profitable growth for the organization through the development and execution of SunSource’s acquisition strategy. The Business Development/Mergers & Acquisitions Manager is a vital position within the group that works collaboratively across functions (Sales, Marketing, Legal, Human Resources, Finance, etc.) to identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities. This is a true, full life-cycle role involving acquisition, integration, and beyond.
Essential Functions
- BUSINESS EXPERTISE:
- Develop a deep understanding of industrial, Fluid Power, Fluid Conveyance, Fluid Process distribution.
- Manage the entire transaction process, including relationship development, deal negotiation, and coordination of acquisition due diligence and integration activities.
- Utilize and document “best practices” from M&A field experience.
- NETWORKING, INFLUENCE, AND NEGOTIATION SKILLS:
- Engage with leadership throughout the transaction process, assisting in the development of business case rationale and integration action plans.
- Lead and staff cross-functional teams for due diligence and integration planning.
- PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS:
- Support overall management of the M&A acquisition strategy.
- Manage the internal M&A pipeline through the identification and screening of potential acquisition candidates.
- STRONG FINANCIAL ACUMEN:
- Develop financial valuation models and perform scenario analysis.
- Maximize post-transaction shareholder value.
Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or sales; MBA preferred
- 10+ years of experience within the Industrial, Fluid Power, Automation distribution business
- 3+ years in an M&A role within the Industrial Distribution industry (Automation is preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office tools – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to travel overnight – 40% or more travel is expected
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