We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Corporate Development Director is responsible for executing business development opportunities for the purposes of strategic development, licensing, merger or acquisition from inception to completion. This position is responsible for assigned region(s) acquisition pipeline, supporting Business Group strategic planning, organizing and coordinated enterprise-wide Strategic Alignment session.

Lead Strategic Planning Process

Continuously improve process and tool sets to allow for Business Group consistency & success

-Business Group resource to support their “group level” strategy planning.  Act as “consultant” to improve efficiency of process and final output.

Coordinate annual Strategic Alignment Meeting

Continuously improve process & tools to communicate corporate strategy at the enterprise & business group levels

Lead assigned region(s) pipeline.  Work with executive team to build robust acquisition pipeline for regions that provide for long-term profit growth.  Ensure proper resource allocation, timelines and outcome expectations are followed. Develop high-level, strategic relationships with acquisition targets and other project partners. 

Support business units to analyze, qualify, prioritize and establish sales for these products in assigned region(s). 

Minimal Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field.  

Minimum 5 years’ experience in mergers and acquisitions, including evaluation and diligence of acquisition targets, due diligence and integration OR related experience if no degree

10 years’ experience working, in a corporate/business development, business strategy, investment banking or consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA degree

Previous investment banking experience

Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Valid Driver’s License and the ability to travel up to 75% of the time both domestically and internationally

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Adept with financial analysis and driven towards solutions

Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment

Demonstrated communication skills, including higher level, well organized and persuasive corporate presentations and group facilitation abilities

Ability to organize, prioritize and execute multiple projects with an eye on strong time management

Capable of deep strategic thinking with very strong quantitative and qualitative analytic abilities and creative problem solving skills

Demonstrated knowledge of merger and acquisition analysis, practices, techniques and current trends including an ability to identify and evaluate the impacts of strategic decision making 

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”