Director of Business Development responsible for identifying and managing attractive acquisitions for Littelfuse. Collaborating with senior leadership to drive innovation and company growth.
Responsibilities
Develop and continually expand a pipeline of strategically attractive acquisitions that will deliver strong returns on capital
Work closely with business leaders to build an M&A funnel through strategic gap analysis and adjacent market work
Leverage available public and proprietary databases and resources to identify and research companies that fit with our growth priorities and strategies
Prioritize targets and monitor their performance
Initiate contact with potential acquisition and partnership targets, and develop mid- near- and long-term target relationships resulting in actionable opportunities
Actively manage and refresh the funnel
Work with business unit leaders to articulate strategic rationale.
Partner with Littelfuse’s corporate and business unit teams to successfully execute deals
Coordinate and support executive deal reviews – target profiles, strategic rationale, optionality assessment, and financial analysis
Rapidly identify and communicate the deal levers that will define winning and losing
Simplify the complex to enable decision making
Manage cross-functional due diligence teams with a hands-on, team-oriented approach
Ensure effective management of post-closing deal terms and hand-off to business unit integration teams
Requirements
5+ years evaluating the market attractiveness and strategic fit of new businesses/markets/domains
2-4 years M&A deal experience working in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Consulting, or Private Equity
Undergraduate degree in technology (engineering / sciences) and top tier MBA preferred
Demonstrate presence, credibility, integrity and trustworthiness in highly confidential situations
Strong interpersonal skills and interact at multiple levels both inside and outside Littelfuse
Written and verbal communication and presentation skills with ability to translate complex concepts to easily understandable talking points and presentation materials appropriate for all organizational levels, including executive and board-level audiences
Be creative, intellectually curious, self-starting and possess a strong work ethic
Be willing and able to travel as required, including on short notice
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match and annual contribution
Paid time off and 11 holidays
$850 Lifestyle Spending Account
Lean Six Sigma certification and career development opportunities
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