Corporate Development & Integration Leader, American Glass Services
About The Position
AGS is a newly formed platform of The Sterling Group, built to become a leading commercial glass and glazing business through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. This role offers direct exposure to the full M&A lifecycle – sourcing, execution, and integration – with meaningful ownership from day one and a unique opportunity to shape AGS' growth strategy and build a scalable M&A engine. The platform is executing an M&A playbook in a highly fragmented industry; this individual will partner closely with the CEO, executive team, and The Sterling Group to drive acquisition strategy from origination through integration. This role offers direct exposure to the full M&A lifecycle – sourcing, execution, and integration – with meaningful ownership from day one and a unique opportunity to shape AGS' growth strategy and build a scalable M&A engine. Competitive compensation package includes meaningful equity participation, with the opportunity to share in the value creation of a rapidly growing platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field
- 4–8 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, with demonstrated exposure to M&A execution, deal sourcing, and transaction processes
- Ability to manage complex workstreams across deal execution and post-merger integration, with a strong understanding of M&A dynamics
- Strong financial and analytical skillset, with the ability to evaluate investment opportunities and track performance against underwriting assumptions
- Experience working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
- Highly organized with strong project management, communication, and presentation skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Nice To Haves
- MBA a plus
- Experience with CRM or pipeline management tools a plus
- High level of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating in a hands-on, growth-oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Lead M&A sourcing and pipeline development – identifying targets, building relationships, and owning screening, prioritization, and strategic fit assessment aligned with AGS's growth objectives
- Support end-to-end transaction execution, partnering with The Sterling Group and senior leadership on evaluation, diligence coordination, and deal progression
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for sellers, building rapport early and maintaining engagement through close
- Lead post-close integration, developing a scalable playbook with repeatable processes and best practices, and partnering cross-functionally with finance, operations, HR, IT, and commercial teams to execute plans and minimize disruption
- Track and report on key M&A and integration metrics, including pipeline activity, deal progress, and synergy realization, while driving progress against integration milestones
- Identify risks and value creation opportunities across diligence and integration, developing actionable mitigation strategies
- Act as a strategic partner to leadership on M&A strategy, market expansion, and broader value creation initiatives
Benefits
- Meaningful equity participation
- Opportunity to share in the value creation of a rapidly growing platform
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
