M&A Manager / Senior Manager – Corporate Development & Strategy | Retail

M&A Manager / Senior Manager – Corporate Development & Strategy | Retail

Location: Greater Düsseldorf Area (On-site)

Company Overview

Our client is a leading European retail group with a strong presence across multiple markets. The company is renowned for its strategic vision, operational excellence, and commitment to digital transformation, supply chain optimization, and sustainability. As part of its ambitious growth agenda, the firm is actively pursuing strategic acquisitions, partnerships, and corporate initiatives to reinforce its market leadership and long-term value creation.

The Role

As an M&A Manager / Senior Manager , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction through M&A and corporate development initiatives. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic transactions that enhance the company’s competitive positioning. This role requires a strong combination of financial acumen, strategic thinking, and execution capabilities, along with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end M&A and corporate development strategy , from market screening and target identification to transaction execution and post-merger integration.
• Develop and refine the strategic roadmap for growth, identifying key market trends, competitive dynamics, and investment opportunities.
• Conduct in-depth financial modeling, valuation analysis, and scenario planning to assess potential acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
• Structure and negotiate complex transactions , collaborating with internal teams and external advisors across legal, tax, finance, and operational functions.
• Prepare and deliver investment cases, board presentations, and strategic recommendations to senior executives.
• Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, private equity funds, and industry stakeholders to enhance deal flow and market intelligence.
• Drive post-transaction integration efforts , ensuring seamless execution of synergies and long-term value creation.

Your Profile

• 5–8 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, or private equity , ideally with exposure to the retail or consumer sectors .
• Proven track record of leading transactions , with deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and deal structuring .
• Strong strategic mindset , capable of translating market insights and financial data into actionable corporate growth strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills , with the ability to engage with C-level executives and external partners.
• High proficiency in financial analysis, scenario planning, and risk assessment within an M&A context.
• Fluent in German and English ; additional European languages are a plus.

Why Join?

This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment , offering the opportunity to shape the company’s long-term strategy and expansion. If you are looking to take your career to the next level in a dynamic corporate development function, this role provides the platform to drive transformational initiatives and deliver lasting strategic value.

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