Corporate Development Manager

Job Description Overview

FedEx, a global logistics leader with over 400,000 employees worldwide, provides customers and businesses with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. We deliver integrated solutions through our flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network.

Essential Functions

• Reporting to the Director of Corporate Development, this position is responsible for evaluating and executing strategic opportunities — including mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, and joint ventures — that align with our long-term business priorities.
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to assess potential transactions, monitor industry and competitive trends, and identify emerging opportunities and risks.
• Support all stages of deal execution, including financial analysis, strategic evaluation, due diligence, and portfolio management, and prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership review.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including potential partners, target companies, investment banks, and advisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree/equivalent in finance, business, or related field.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree strongly preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Five (5) or more years in mergers and acquisitions, and/or private equity investment or equivalent experience, with demonstrated end-to-end transaction experience.
• Candidates with fewer years of experience who possess an accelerated track record of successful deal execution and strong financial acumen are also highly encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong financial modeling and valuation capabilities, including DCF, comparable company, precedent transaction and accretion/dilution analyses.
• Familiarity with the transportation, logistics, or supply chain tech sectors, including market dynamics and trends.
• Corporate development, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and/or management consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong deal structuring and negotiation experience, including review of legal documents such as investment agreements and merger agreements.
• Industry competitive intelligence experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across teams.
• Prominent leadership in cross-functional settings with a track record of driving results.
• Strategic thinking and critical problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Conditions

• Some travel required.
• Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.
• This position may be eligible for relocation.

Additional Details

• The desired location for this position would be Memphis, TN.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.