VP of Corporate Development, Portfolio Operations

CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms retailers into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses. CSC's retail platform is purpose built around its core M&A strategy and drives alpha by encoding revenue growth, unit margin management, and other expert-level retail practices into automation and AI. CSC owns and operates more than 10 retail, eCommerce, and wholesale companies, including Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Corporate Development, Porfolio Operations to drive the company's growth strategy through strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and other corporate development initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic opportunities that align with CSC Generation's long-term objectives.

This position will report into the CEO.

What you get to do every day:

• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and refine CSC Generation's corporate development strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and growth targets.
• Lead the end-to-end M&A process, including target identification, operational and financial due diligence, valuation analysis, negotiation, and integration planning.
• Lead post-acquisition operational integration, including aligning systems and processes, driving synergy realization, and implementing performance tracking across acquired portfolio companiesCollaborate with operational teams to develop and execute post-merger integration plans, ensuring seamless transition and realization of synergies.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive threats, and potential investment opportunities within the retail and consumer sectors.
• Perform financial modeling, valuation analysis, and investment thesis development to evaluate potential M&A targets and partnership opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, board members, investors, and potential partners.
• Identify and assess risks associated with potential transactions, and develop mitigation strategies to protect CSC Generation's interests.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field; MBA or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or management consulting, with a proven track record of executing complex M&A transactions and strategic partnerships.
• Deep understanding of the retail and consumer industries, with experience evaluating market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and growth opportunities.
• Strong financial acumen, including proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and deal structuring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results in the face of ambiguity and complexity.

What our interview process looks like:

• Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better:
• Step 1: Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you're also interviewing us!
• Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently.
• Step 3: Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you've faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal.
• Step 4: Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you'll be excited about.

The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.