Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

7-Eleven • Irving, TX

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About The Position

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience. Job Summary The Director of Mergers & Acquisitions / Acquisition Integration (M&A/AI) will lead strategic transactions to accelerate 7-Eleven’s growth across North America and internationally. This role involves evaluating, negotiating, and integrating acquisitions that support the company’s transformation in store development, digital services, and operational innovation.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Finance, M&A, Private Equity, Investment Banking, or related fields, with a strong understanding of the convenience store (C-store), retail, or comparable industries.
• Proven ability to conduct financial modeling, valuation, and pro forma analysis; skilled in evaluating complex business scenarios and guiding high-impact investment decisions.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating letters of intent, purchase agreements, and deal terms; leading acquisition integration from change in control through full operational conversion.
• Experience supporting international M&A initiatives, including joint ventures and strategic partnerships in new markets.
• Familiarity with digital transformation, store innovation, and emerging technologies relevant to retail and consumer experience.
• Strong network-building capabilities with private equity firms, venture capitalists, investment banks, accelerators, and startups.
• Ability to lead and align cross-functional “Deal Teams” with strategic clarity; effective coaching and development of team members at all levels.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders through compelling narratives and data-driven insights.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously with strong organizational and decision-making capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with Smartsheets, Salesforce, GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS), and trade area analysis platforms (e.g., Kalibrate).

Responsibilities

• Rapidly assess and prioritize potential investment or acquisition opportunities to ensure strategic alignment before allocating team resources.
• Lead M&A team to develop detailed acquisition site assessments and characterizations for each site.
• Clearly communicate strategic intent to the M&A team and establish the basis for economic assumptions used in investment modeling.
• Determine key drivers for a successful transaction based on appropriate cross-functional input from internal and external stakeholders and experts.
• Drive cross-functional alignment on final model assumptions and lead senior-level engagements—including Board presentations—for evaluation, feedback, and approval.
• Effectively engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including leadership at the parent company (Seven-Eleven Japan & Seven & I Holdings).
• Review and validate pro forma financials and valuation models to support informed decision-making on acquisition opportunities.
• Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to deepen evaluation of strategic investment decisions.
• Collaborate with Legal to draft letters of intent and formally present valuation and deal terms to the seller, target company, or broker.
• Lead negotiation of Letters of Intent and Purchase Agreements, overseeing due diligence, strategic planning, and seamless integration of acquisitions.
• Lead final negotiations of the Sales and Purchase Agreement to secure favorable deal terms and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Oversee post-signing due diligence efforts, including environmental assessments and evaluation of store infrastructure (e.g., gas systems, equipment).
• Lead integration planning and execution, guiding stores through change of control to full conversion as core 7-Eleven or wholesale operations.
• Build and manage a robust acquisition pipeline, identifying opportunities in existing and new markets while cultivating relationships across the c-store industry, investment banks, and brokers.
• Coach and develop the M&A and Acquisition Integration team, fostering collaboration through deal team structures rather than traditional hierarchies.
• Support international M&A efforts, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and market entry strategies outside North America.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Digital, Business Development, Store Innovation) to evaluate early-stage companies for strategic investments, partnerships, or acquisitions.
• Lead cross-functional strategic analyses, identifying opportunities to accelerate growth through.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed