Access Holdings · 1 day ago
Senior Manager of Corporate Development ACE (WagWay Group)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAccess Holdings is seeking a Senior Manager of Corporate Development for WagWay Group, a pet wellness company. This role will drive growth through mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and new market expansion, combining strategic insight with hands-on execution.
Financial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Identify, assess, and execute potential acquisitions, partnerships, and new market opportunities
Lead financial modeling, valuation analyses, due diligence coordination and deal execution
Prepare and review investment memos, letters of intent and report on investment pipeline activities
Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to develop post-merger integration plan
Support the CEO and executive team in shaping the Company’s multi-year growth strategy and business model evolution. Develop and track KPIs and growth metrics tied to strategic initiatives
Develop and manage a proactive deal origination strategy… build relationships with brokers, owners, and regional operators to identify high-quality acquisition opportunities aligned with growth priorities
Drive top-of-funnel activity… source, evaluate, and qualify new leads that convert to actionable acquisition targets, ensuring a strong and sustainable deal pipeline
Cultivate a network of industry contacts and referral sources
Conduct market and competitive intelligence to inform decision-making and capital allocation
Build executive ready reports and dashboards highlighting growth performance, deal pipeline status, and ROI of strategic initiatives. Support the creation of board and investor materials for strategic updates
Partner with Finance, Operations and Marketing executive team to align value creation priorities. Lead special projects or task forces focused on strategic partnerships, operational improvements or expansion initiatives
Prepare and present strategic recommendations to executive leadership, Access Holdings and external partners. Ensure clarity and alignment across all key stakeholders during deal execution and integration
Collaborate with Access Holdings and peer ACEs to cross-pollinate strategies and share playbooks across the portfolio
Attend ACE training and leadership events
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in business, finance, economics or a related field; MBA preferred
4+ years of experience in management corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, corporate development, or similar roles
Multi-unit experience required
Proven track record leading M&A transactions, strategic transformation in a multi-location or consumer-facing business
Strong financial modeling and valuation experience; proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication abilities, including experience developing board-ready materials
Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward execution, ownership, and adaptability
Ability to balance big picture thinking with detailed execution
High emotional intelligence, low ego, and collaborative leadership style
Fast learner with a desire to move with urgency, accountability, and intent
Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day real estate development activities
Persistent focus on innovative management and operational processes to optimize efficiency
Innovative and creative thinker with the ability to drive best practices
Ability to drive change
Comprehension of negotiation processes poised to achieve optimal outcomes
Preferred
MBA preferred
Legal background and capital markets experience preferred
Company
Access Holdings
Access Holdings is a Baltimore-based private equity firm that offers direct investment opportunities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kevin McAllister
Founder
Michael Rodgers
Partner
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