On Line Design is currently assisting our client in Hebron, KY for a direct hire VP, Corporate Development and Strategy. Must be U.S. Authorized. Must be located in the Greater Cincinnati Area or willing to relocate. U.S. Domestic moves only.
Summary:
This team member works closely and report to the CEO to develop, communicate, and execute key strategic growth initiatives. This team member will be focused on strategic planning, project management, business innovation objectives and display sound judgement on which markets to target. This team member will also lead transaction activities ranging from identifying, evaluating and driving joint ventures, creating strategic alliances, raising capital and other critical initiatives. This team member must exhibit outstanding relationship skills with both external parties and internal teams.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and establish a network of relationships with potential key strategic partners, investors and potential M&A targets
Analyze market dynamics and identify potential strategic partners
Explore strategic alliances with global consumer product companies that want to pursue a vertical integration strategy in flavors.
Lead and support corporate development through all phases of the strategy lifecycle including analyzing markets/products, developing materials, and completing potential transactions
Develop presentation materials to provide recommendations to the executive team and the Board of Directors
Manage research initiatives to compile data that leads to the defining the flavor technology value proposition
Communicates to all employees and stakeholders the strategic plan and how it supports the achievement of the company's overall goals.
Skills and Abilities:
Experience in licensing, joint ventures, co-manufacturing, strategic alliances, capital raising and mergers & acquisitions.
Experience in food, flavor, fragrance, pharma, beverage (coffee), or specialty chemicals industry is required.
Work closely with internal and external partners to manage prospective investments, joint ventures and strategic alliances
Must be a creative thinker and influential collaborator across the entire organization
Ability to think strategically, understand 'the big picture' and exercise good business judgment
Self-motivated - can manage their own work in a fast-changing environment
Collaborative - able to partner with other functions/business leaders on complex problems and business issues
Intellectually curious and enjoys solving problems
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
Ability to work effectively under time pressure
Strict attention to detail
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree, MBA preferred.
10 + years of strategic experience in management consulting, corporate development or investment banking.
A successful track record in evaluating business and/or major capital initiatives that have had a high impact on a high growth company
Full Benefit package including Base Salary, Bonus/Incentive Programs, health, dental, life, vision, and 401k with match.
On Line Design, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we are a veteran and Military friendly company.