About the Role
As Manager Corporate Development, you will report to the VP Strategy and M&A and work closely with senior management and relevant specialist departments. You will support the development and implementation of corporate and business strategies, contribute to M&A activities, and drive strategic projects with global reach.
Responsibilities
- Work on strategic projects to further develop the company in an international environment.
- Support M&A activities end to end — from identifying potential targets through deal execution to integration.
- Develop planning models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support decision-making.
- Prepare financial and strategic analyses and derive well-founded recommendations for action.
- Support the development of new business models and identify growth opportunities.
- Analyze market, competitive, and KPI data and conduct benchmarks.
- Contribute to the optimization of structures, governance, and management processes.
- Manage sub-projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Requirements
- Multiple years of relevant professional experience, e.g. in investment banking, consulting, corporate development, or comparable fields.
- Experience working on M&A or strategy projects.
- Strong business and financial understanding.
- Excellent analytical skills, ideally in an international corporate context.
- Ability to work in a structured manner, think holistically, and clearly prepare complex topics.
- Experience in creating models, analyses, and decision documents.
- Confident communication with various stakeholders and reliable presentation at top management or committee level.
- Fluent English (business level).
- German language skills are ideal.
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Analysis of complex interrelationships
- Financial modeling
- Business case development
- Scenario analysis
- Market analysis
- Competitive analysis
- KPI analysis
- Benchmarking
- M&A
- Corporate development
- Project management
Location
- Backnang
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Multiple years of relevant professional experience
Education Level
- University degree in business administration, economics, finance, engineering, or a comparable field
About the Company
- d&b audiotechnik supports extraordinary venues, producers, musicians and artists in bringing their creativity to life and thrilling their audiences.
- As a leading pro audio manufacturer, d&b combines technical excellence 'made in Germany' with maximum creative freedom.
- Our success is built on performance-driven collaboration, knowledge sharing, and taking responsibility.
- We foster a team spirit that is evident whether collaborating in person or digitally.
- We offer an environment that challenges and supports you, providing clear structures, dedicated teams, and leadership that allows you to make an impact.
- We create a culture where success comes from working together and where personal and professional growth is encouraged.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to equality of opportunity and diversity, and welcome applications from everyone – regardless of gender, age, background, disability, religion or sexual identity.
- People with severe disabilities will be given special consideration where equally qualified; please feel free to mention this in your application.
