Saint-Gobain · 11 hours ago
Senior Manager of Business Development
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelSaint Gobain is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products. The Sr. Manager of Business Development will lead M&A activities, coordinate due diligence, and provide strategic insights to support growth across the business units.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead pursuit of acquisitions, other business development opportunities (partnerships, JV’s, strategic investments) and divestitures by coordinating due diligence activities on M&A transactions and performing financial modeling to support valuations of target companies
Lead the drafting of business case documents to facilitate management decision making and corporate authorizations for potential transactions
Establish and maintain relationships with external advisors and investment bankers that coordinate M&A activity in industries relevant to Saint-Gobain in North America
Help the Business Development team maintain a pipeline of potential acquisition targets and provide input for management presentations on short-term and longer-term acquisition strategies
Provide a bridge to post-acquisition integration work streams as part of SGNA’s integration of acquired companies
Periodically survey segments of the North America construction products market as part of proactive efforts to identify potential new product categories and relevant acquisition targets in those markets
Support the BD team’s role as the knowledge leader with respect to industry indicators and broader macroeconomic factors that serve as trailing and leading indicators of the construction industry’s performance. Develop effective means for reporting the performance on these metrics in the context of business performance and for various business planning efforts (e.g., Budget, LRP)
Execute competitive benchmarking and develop an approach to track information on key competitors and customers, as well as ongoing competitive landscape changes
Continue to look for ways to leverage technology and AI to improve efficiency of the BD team and streamline M&A transaction processes, including acquisition target development
Mentor more junior S&BD team members as they develop their skills and experience in the M&A and Strategy environment at CertainTeed
Qualification
Required
Lead pursuit of acquisitions, other business development opportunities (partnerships, JV's, strategic investments) and divestitures by coordinating due diligence activities on M&A transactions and performing financial modeling to support valuations of target companies
Lead the drafting of business case documents to facilitate management decision making and corporate authorizations for potential transactions
Establish and maintain relationships with external advisors and investment bankers that coordinate M&A activity in industries relevant to Saint-Gobain in North America
Help the Business Development team maintain a pipeline of potential acquisition targets and provide input for management presentations on short-term and longer-term acquisition strategies
Provide a bridge to post-acquisition integration work streams as part of SGNA's integration of acquired companies
Periodically survey segments of the North America construction products market as part of proactive efforts to identify potential new product categories and relevant acquisition targets in those markets
Support the BD team's role as the knowledge leader with respect to industry indicators and broader macroeconomic factors that serve as trailing and leading indicators of the construction industry's performance. Develop effective means for reporting the performance on these metrics in the context of business performance and for various business planning efforts (e.g., Budget, LRP)
Execute competitive benchmarking and develop an approach to track information on key competitors and customers, as well as ongoing competitive landscape changes
Continue to look for ways to leverage technology and AI to improve efficiency of the BD team and streamline M&A transaction processes, including acquisition target development
Mentor more junior S&BD team members as they develop their skills and experience in the M&A and Strategy environment at CertainTeed
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Creativity and curiosity in seeking sources of information and quickly learning fundamentals of new business segments are essential
Willingness to challenge existing assumptions and traditional approaches to analyzing markets and business performance
Proficient in Excel, Access and Powerpoint
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Self-directed and motivated, able to operate independently and within a team setting
An ability to analyze problems, apply quantitative/qualitative analytical approaches, and synthesize results of analysis into actionable recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Flexibility to quickly adapt to new challenges and handle ambiguity in project assignments
Benefits
Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
Accident Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child and Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Volunteer Day
Company
Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain is a manufacturer and distributor of building materials for the construction and industrial markets. It is a sub-organization of Filtralite.
Founded in 1665
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.99B2009-03-18Post Ipo Equity· $1.99B
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Benoît Bazin
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Frédéric Guimbal
Group Vice President for Construction Chemicals Performance
Recent News
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2026-01-24
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