What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Development Manager position at Gee Automotive Companies?
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Description
Gee Automotive Companies, one of the nation’s fastest-growing automotive groups, is seeking a Corporate Development Manager. This newly created position will play a central role in our growth strategy by helping to evaluate, execute, and integrate acquisitions and manage strategic investments across various industry verticals. Our company has been recognized as a Best Company to Work for; our engaged culture and living our vision and values is what sets us apart.
Gee Automotive has roots as a family business and maintains a collaborative, trust-based culture but also enjoys the benefits of being a professionally run business on a steep growth trajectory. We are unique in that we are a hybrid of an operating business and private equity fund. We raise capital from a relatively small group of investors and deploy it in the acquisition of automotive dealerships, businesses in other retail segments, ancillary businesses, similar industry verticals, and corresponding real estate. These are integrated into our platform and operated for the long term. With 40 businesses across the West, we are at an inflection point where we are adding talent to help drive our growth and business architecture.
The Corporate Development Manager role is part of our corporate holding company team and will work out of our corporate office located outside of Portland, Oregon. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Development, you will work on strategic projects that drive a meaningful long-term impact to our company, including acquisitions, financing, investor relations, and real estate. The right candidate is a true self-starter, highly curious, and a quick study that possesses advanced financial modeling capabilities and communication skills. This is a highly visible role in which you will collaborate internally with our executive leadership, general managers, and functional teams (finance & accounting, facilities, manufacturer relations, marketing), as well as externally with intermediaries, business owners, lenders, and legal counsel.
You will have the following responsibilities:
- Lead acquisition target evaluation – build financial model, develop valuation, and assess strategic merits and considerations
- Research, analyze, and present findings on new markets
- Draft term sheets and support the negotiation of definitive legal agreements and other ancillary legal documents
- Manage business due diligence to confirm fit, attractiveness, and business case assumptions
- Drive deal process and collaborate closely with internal team and external parties
- Prepare executive and investor facing materials
- Manage integration of acquired targets
We Offer:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, 401K with Match, and more
- Paid time off beginning on Day One
- Employee discounts on vehicles, automotive service, and parts
- Career development, growth, and advancement potential
Qualifications
Your Background and Skills:
- A “Swiss Army Knife” type person who thrives in a broad array of situations and has the energy and aptitude to grow and evolve along with our company
- 3-5 years of progressive work experience in mergers, acquisitions, and related financing work
- Experience in investment banking, consulting, or similar fields is very helpful
- Automotive/Retail industry background a plus, but NOT required
- Strong financial modeling skills
- Understanding of debt financing instruments
- Experience reviewing and interpreting legal documentation
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, or related study required; MBA a plus
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to handle multiple projects and priorities concurrently
- Exceptional ability to gather, analyze, and present findings in executive-level reports
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- Looking for a long-term career opportunity in a growing business
- Able to work hybrid: commute to Milwaukie, OR office, occasionally work remotely, travel 10% of time
Salary : $165,000 - $215,000
