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 at 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 role involves leading the charge through acquisition and into integration, making it a true, full life-cycle role.
Essential Functions
- BUSINESS EXPERTISE: Develop a deep understanding of industrial, Fluid Power, Fluid Conveyance, Fluid Process distribution, including customers, supply chains, competitors, and global market dynamics to uncover profitable growth opportunities.
- NETWORKING, INFLUENCE, AND NEGOTIATION SKILLS: Engage with leadership throughout the transaction process, assist in developing business case rationale and integration action plans, and deliver effective presentations to SunSource’s senior leadership team and its Board of Directors.
- PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Support overall management of the M&A acquisition strategy, including performing preliminary market research, managing the internal M&A pipeline, and ensuring alignment with SunSource’s acquisition strategy.
- STRONG FINANCIAL ACUMEN: Develop financial valuation models, perform scenario analysis, and 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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