Manager of Corporate Development

Flow Control Group, 3575 West 12th St., Houston, Texas, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Company: Flow Control Group

About Us: Flow Control Group (FCG) is a leading provider of fluid handling, process, and industrial automation solutions across North America. We are a 100% employee‑owned organization made up of over 2,000 team members and 95+ entrepreneurial brands—each empowered to think big, move fast, and bring innovative ideas to life. Our ownership mindset fuels a culture of pride, accountability, and exceptional customer service.

At FCG, we believe in the power of partnership and entrepreneurship. We work collaboratively across our brands to drive growth, unlock new opportunities, and deliver real impact for our customers. This unique model allows us to combine local expertise with national strength, creating a dynamic environment where creativity meets practicality.

Summary: The Manager of Corporate Development will be a key strategic leader responsible for accelerating our company’s growth through the identification, evaluation, and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. This role will oversee the end‑to‑end M&A process, from the development of target lists to post‑acquisition integration and performance monitoring. The Manager will conduct comprehensive market and competitive analysis to inform decision‑making and work closely with senior leadership to drive organic and inorganic growth initiatives.

Additionally, the Manager will cultivate and manage relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, and industry stakeholders, particularly within the flow control and industrial automation sectors, to position the company as a leader in its field.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of M&A opportunities, including identifying potential targets and conducting initial outreach.
• Assist the VP Corporate Development with the full M&A lifecycle, from origination, due diligence, valuation, negotiation, and execution to post‑closing integration and synergy realization.
• Conduct thorough market, competitive, and economic research to support strategic decision‑making and identify new growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with technology and business leaders to assess and prioritize organic and inorganic growth initiatives.
• Oversee the integration of acquired companies, ensuring that operational and financial synergies are realized, and that the integration is seamless.
• Track, analyze, and report on the performance of acquisitions, providing insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including investment banks, private equity firms, and industry leaders, to facilitate deal flow and strategic partnerships.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies to inform the company’s corporate development strategy.
• Lead and support ad hoc projects as directed by executive members.

Qualifications:

• Experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, transaction services
• Deep knowledge of financial due diligence, financial modeling and valuation
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with external partners, including financial institutions, private equity firms, and industry experts.
• Experience in the flow control, industrial automation, or related sectors is highly desirable.
• Superior communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and influence senior leadership.
• Advanced degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field is preferred.

Why Build a Career with Us?

Everyone’s an Owner of the Company:
Because every team member contributes to Flow Control Group’s success, everyone has the benefits of ownership! Flow Control Group has a broad-based employee ownership program extended to every employee within our portfolio companies.

Competitive Benefits:
Enjoy an attractive benefits package that…