Sr. Associate, Corporate Development

ACV Auctions · Chicago, IL · 2 mo ago

OTHRFull-time

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

About ACV

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV) has applied innovation and user-designed, data-driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling, and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights. Our network of brands includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital, ACV Capital, True360, and Data Services.

Benefits

Multiple medical plans including a high-deductible, low-cost health plan
Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by law
Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

About the Role

This is not a traditional corporate strategy role. This is a small, nimble team. You won't spend your days building slide decks for an annual planning cycle. You will work directly with senior leadership on the highest-priority initiatives at the company — growth strategy, new business lines powered by new capabilities, large-scale partnerships, international expansion, and M&A strategy and execution — and then stay involved long enough to see whether they actually work.

We're looking for someone who has sharpened their analytical toolkit in consulting or similar roles and is ready to apply it to real business problems with real stakes. You'll have real ownership over your work. The best version of this person is intellectually rigorous, relationship-oriented, results-oriented, and energized by ambiguity. You will need to be capable of distilling critical information for executive audiences and then rolling up your sleeves and getting into the details on the same day.

Responsibilities

Growth & New Business: Evaluate and launch new business lines — from initial thesis through execution, alongside operational teams serving as an advisor. Identify and develop strategic partnerships, taking initiatives from initial scoping to end-to-end implementation.
M&A: Support the execution of M&A across the entire lifecycle - sourcing, due-diligence, modeling, and post-close integration planning and execution.
Program Management: Lead cross-functional initiatives where the answer isn't obvious and the org chart doesn't create a natural owner. Hold internal stakeholders accountable to timelines and decisions; create structure where there isn't any.
Strategy & Market Intelligence: Lead opportunity assessments that directly inform where ACV invests, builds, or partners — including market sizing, competitive positioning, and business model analysis. Develop and deliver materials for executive and board-level audiences; distill complex tradeoffs into clear, actionable recommendations.

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