What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Business Developer – North America (f/m/x) position at Umdasch Group?
Company Description
As a global player with over 150 years of history, our mission is to create spaces. Spaces for people to live, work, and organise their leisure time. Spaces for employees to develop and grow. With around 11,000 employees at more than 180 locations across 5 continents, the Umdasch Group forms the parent company for the directly affiliated divisions. These currently include the formwork and scaffolding company Doka, the outfitting expert umdasch The Store Makers as well as umdasch Industrial Solutions specialized on scaffolding, safety and maintenance solutions for industry. We are looking for colleagues who share our values: Partnering, Pioneering, and High-Performing. People who identify with this find space in the Umdasch Group to develop and realize their ideas in the spirit of a performance-oriented corporate culture. Are you open to new challenges and ready to be part of a successful team? Then let's shape the future together.
Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Regional Business Developer for North America to drive our global group growth initiatives and support our group strategy, M&A, and Venturing activities. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in scouting new business opportunities, deal origination, M&A incl. post-merger integration, while also contributing to develop and foster our external network to key players and advisors for growth and business opportunities. This role requires a proven seniority in strategy, venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), mergers & acquisitions (M&A), or a related field, with strong knowledge of the real estate and construction industry in North America (USA and Canada).
We welcome applications from individuals residing in the USA and Canada (New York or New Jersey would be advantageous). Your current residence can remain unchanged as we are open to remote work possibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & M&A:
- Support the Head of Strategy and M&A in North America region with strategy development
- Collaborate with the Group Strategy team to implement strategic initiatives, including portfolio optimization, value creation and competitive positioning
Growth Strategy & Portfolio Management:
- Support the Chief Growth Officer and his team with deal origination and scouting activities by leveraging industry networks
- Work closely with Group Functions and local country organizations to leverage market and industry insights
- Support the Head of Umdasch Group Venturing in identifying industry trends, emerging technologies, and market disruptions
- Build and nurture relationships with key industry stakeholders, such as venture capital firms, PEs, start-ups, Prop- and ConTech, to foster an ecosystem of venturing and innovation
- Identify and manage strategic growth opportunities (potential acquisitions, partnerships, and investments)
- Oversee portfolio of new business opportunities by regularly monitoring performance, and value creation opportunities
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics (or a related field). MBA or equivalent advanced degree is strongly preferred
- 10-15 years of relevant business experience with significant expertise in strategy, venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), mergers & acquisitions (M&A), or similar fields
- Experience working in North America markets with a deep understanding of regional business dynamics of the real estate and construction field / Excellent networking
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in market research, competitive analysis, and business modeling.
- Ability to think strategically and translate insights into actionable growth strategies
- Expertise in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders across Canada and USA
- Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills
- Proficiency in English
- Willingness to take on international assignments (50% travel)
Additional Information
What we offer:
- The chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth and investment strategy
- An attractive and modern working environment in a successful, international family business
- Individual professional and personal development opportunities
- Flexible working hours
A competitive salary in line with the market is offered for this position, which is based on the specific qualification and adequate professional experience.
