Manager, Corporate Development

About the role

Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds, and performance technologies. The Manager, Corporate Development strengthens Americhem’s inorganic growth strategy by building and managing a robust mergers and acquisitions (M&A) pipeline. This role identifies, evaluates, and cultivates acquisition opportunities aligned with Americhem’s strategic objectives while partnering closely with executive leadership to advance opportunities from initial assessment through active transaction support.

Responsibilities

• Partner with VP Corporate Development on the development and management of Americhem's M&A target pipeline.
• Identify acquisition targets aligned with strategic growth priorities.
• Perform initial assessments of strategic fit, financial profile, technologies, products, customers, and end markets.
• Develop company profiles, business cases, and acquisition recommendations for executive leadership.
• Collaborate with R&D, commercial, operations, and finance teams to validate target attractiveness and close information gaps.
• Present target analyses and recommendations during M&A pipeline reviews.
• Initiate outreach and cultivate relationships with target companies and owners.
• Support due diligence activities and strategic research for active transactions.
• Maintain visibility of market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies.
• Ensure a continuous pipeline of qualified acquisition opportunities supporting Americhem's long-term growth strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Finance, Business, Strategy, or a related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in the specialty chemicals, polymers, plastics, manufacturing, or related industrial sector.
• Experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, engineering, product management, or corporate development preferred.
• M&A transaction experience is beneficial but not required.

Skills

• Strong business judgment and strategic mindset.
• Ability to learn complex industries and markets quickly.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Comfortable working across global, cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with limited direction.