Manager of Corporate Development
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Business
Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Analyst -
Management
Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Analyst
Manager, Corporate Development
Location:
Kansas City, MO The Opportunity
An established,
private-equity-backed, multi-site services platform is entering its next phase of accelerated growth and is seeking a Manager of Corporate Development to play a central role in its expansion strategy.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a front-seat deal role where you will work directly with senior leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute acquisitions—partnering closely with founders and entrepreneurs while helping build a scaled, high-performance organization.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy building trusted relationships, and want to see your work translate directly into growth and value creation, this role offers both impact and visibility
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Reporting to senior finance and executive leadership, the Manager of Corporate Development will act as the quarterback for acquisition opportunities
, owning transactions from early conversations through close and handoff to integration.
You’ll blend analytical rigor with emotional intelligence
, working closely with business owners while driving valuation, diligence, and deal execution in a collaborative, partnership-oriented environment.
- Source and advance acquisition and partnership opportunities from early dialogue through valuation and underwriting
- Serve as a primary point of contact for business owners throughout the transaction lifecycle
- Develop investment theses, valuations, and deal structures for leadership review
- Support and participate in LOI negotiation alongside executive leadership
- Lead internal and external diligence efforts post-LOI
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure readiness for day-one ownership and smooth transition
- Maintain and analyze a pipeline of opportunities, tracking progress and insights
- Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership and investors
- Travel regularly throughout the Central U.S. to build relationships and evaluate opportunities
- 4–6 years of experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, transaction advisory, or consulting
- Hands-on experience executing deals, including underwriting, valuation, LOI support, and diligence
- Comfort working directly with founders and entrepreneurs in relationship-driven transactions
- Strong financial modeling, presentation, and communication skills
- Highly organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel regularly across the region
- Based in or willing to relocate to Kansas City, MO
- Meaningful ownership of transactions from start to finish
- Direct exposure to executive leadership and investors
- A growth platform with a proven track record and ambitious expansion plans
- Entrepreneurial culture that values humility, partnership, and execution
- Opportunity to build a long-term career in private-equity-backed growth
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* Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the Manager of Corporate Development job.
Compensation:
$150,000 per year
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