Corporate Development Manager

At Johnsonville, our members are responsible for everything! If you're passionate about making a difference, we want you to help make our products, our processes, our communities and each other better. Since 1945, Wisconsin-based Johnsonville has proudly made our products in the U.S.A.! Our family-owned company has grown from a small butcher shop to the No. 1 national sausage brand. We employ 3,000+ members. Johnsonville products are enjoyed in 45 countries and served in 130 sports stadiums throughout the U.S.

Johnsonville, LLC

Corporate Development Manager

Position Overview:

The Corporate Development Manager will play a crucial role in driving the company’s strategic global growth initiatives. This position involves identifying, evaluating, and executing mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other strategic opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, strategic planning, and business development.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to provide insights on industry trends, competitor activities, consumer trends, and market opportunities and hypothesis for future trends based on, but not limited to, macro and micro economic data
• Understand current state of company capabilities (human, asset and operational) and determine future state needs based upon consumer trends, geographies and innovation requirements
• Determine key attributes of business lines we need to buy or build
• Determine organizational competencies to unlock organic growth and determine buy vs. build decisions
• Supporting the development and execution of growth strategies, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, partnerships, and divestitures
• Preparing financial models, valuation analyses and presentations to assess potential transactions. Prepare and maintain assessments to inform future M&A activity and targets
• Assisting in the due diligence process, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing and tracking the progress of various corporate development projects, including domestic and cross-border transactions
• Preparing presentations and reports for senior management and the board of directors
• Working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful transaction execution and integration
• Maintaining relationships with business partners, investors, external resources (including investment banks) and stakeholders

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, required
  • MBA or relevant advanced degree, preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a related field, required
• Consumer goods experience, preferred
• Global experience, preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Curiosity and a love for lifelong learning
• Proven experience working in multicultural environments, with strong cross-cultural communication and negotiation skills
• A global mindset with the ability to navigate global markets, appreciate cultural nuances, and understand diverse perspectives in business operations
• Strong business judgment with success managing complex transactions
• Demonstrated analytical and financial modeling skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence at all levels
• Results-driven, with the ability to inspire others deliver highest impact on customer success 
• A coachable attitude; able and willing to receive and provide constructive feedback 
• Ability to work independently, and handle both small and large matters with equal effectiveness and enthusiasm
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Date:                                 November 22, 2024

Location:                          Global Sausage Headquarters, Sheboygan Falls, WI

                                           (Our office is about an hour north of Milwaukee)

Coach:                               Chief Corporate Development and Legal Officer

Travel:                               10-20% of your time

Member Status:              Full Time, Salaried

Reason for Posting:        New Position

Benefits:                           Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match, non-qualified deferred compensation plan and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement! 

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:  

External candidate:  Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment.  M/F/Vet/Disability

Johnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country.  We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.