Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) a division of Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is seeking a Director of Strategy & Business Development (S&BD). The S&BD capability is a vital component within the KTS leadership team driving business strategy, initiatives, and transformational change. As a member of the leadership team, you will need to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the business unit leaders to drive profitability improvement, organic growth, and expansion of the technology portfolio through partnership and acquisition strategies. Through this work, you will work closely with the KTS Business President, ensuring good economic thinking and decision-making to grow the business consistent with our values and Principle-Based Management.
What You Will Do
• Partner with KTS Leadership Team to develop, refine, and set the strategic priorities for the KTS business.
• Develop market/industry points of view and assess the long-term value-creation of new and ongoing opportunities.
• Identify, frame, and prioritize profitability improvement and growth strategies (i.e., organic growth, investments, and acquisitions)
• Apply M&A best practices to assess and guide the health of the opportunities in the funnel to achieve growth targets for the business.
• Partner with business leaders in emerging business lines (following addition to the portfolio) to realize or exceed the investment bets.
• Develop relationships across the greater Koch enterprise to understand overall acquisition/growth strategies leading to a developed point of view on origination opportunities and synergies for KTS
• Maintain and develop external relationships as a check on KTS strategies and to bring external diverse thinking to the business
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
• Professional experience in corporate strategy, a top-tier consulting firm or a private equity firm
• Experience with inorganic transaction activities: screening, commercial diligence, integration
• Experience building strategic partnerships within a dynamic business environment.
• Experience in thinking economically and ability to challenge, guide and lead others.
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Hiring Philosophy
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Who We Are
Koch Technology Solutions, a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) business, is a leader in technology licensing. We create value for our customers across a growing portfolio of technologies including the polyester value chain, the refining industry and 1,4-Butanediol plus its derivatives. We can combine our exclusive technologies, expertise, and capabilities with those of other KES companies to provide overall solutions to optimize capital investments and existing manufacturing assets.
https://www.kochtechsolutions.com/
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf