Director, Strategy & Development

SiteOne Landscape Supply•Miami, FL

7h•$160,000•Remote

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development, the Director of Strategy and Development will work with senior field leaders to support SiteOne’s strategic planning and execution efforts. Based on key focus areas, the Director works with business leaders to determine the mix of tactics to advance and define that strategy. The Director of Strategy and Development supports key organic growth initiatives (via research, planning and implementation) and is directly involved in all aspects of inorganic growth (i.e partnership development, business investment, mergers, and acquisitions). What you'll do: Partner with senior SiteOne leadership to identify potential acquisition candidates, select the best approach, and execute SiteOne’s M&A strategy. Develop deep relationships with SiteOne leadership, and represent the business externally to potential partners, vendors, or investment targets. Acquisition responsibilities include: analyzing division markets and opportunities leading acquisition-related financial analysis coordinating due diligence participating in negotiations with all parties overseeing the legal agreement process coordinating post-acquisition integration Assist in the strategic planning process and other special projects at the direction of the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development including troubleshooting assignments, market research, operations improvement, and overall company efficiency. Assist the Strategy and Development team in completing bolt-on acquisitions. This includes due diligence, analysis, valuation, writing the business proposal and participating in negotiations. In conjunction with regional operations and development leaders, develop and review proposals to management for funds allocation. Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring assigned projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures, research findings and progress reports, and inform management of current status of each project. Assist in long-term planning, including strategic planning, capacity analysis and acquisition planning. Assist in analysis of new product and market ideas, and the development of growth strategies in existing or new business areas. Support best-practice efforts across the organization to help improve processes, install new technology, and/or improve branch operations where applicable. Plan and formulate aspects of research and development proposals such as the objective or purpose of major projects, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements at the direction of the executive team. Review and analyze proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures. Location & Travel Requirements: This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States or Canada. Candidates located in the Southeast or Western U.S. are preferred. The role may require up to 30% travel.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% as needed.
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates with 4–10 years of related professional experience or training will also be considered.
4–8 years of business experience in roles such as consulting, operations management, strategic planning, or financial planning.
4–8 years of experience with financial concepts, including valuation methodologies and financial modeling.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence key decision‑makers, including executives and owners of potential acquisition targets.
Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial statements, and legal documents, and to present complex information clearly to senior leadership, external stakeholders, and/or boards of directors.
Demonstrated strength in problem solving and critical thinking, including the ability to collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions in both structured and ambiguous situations.
Experience interpreting and working with a range of technical, abstract, and concrete variables in a dynamic business environment.
Maturity, credibility, and unquestioned integrity
A high energy level, passion and strong work ethic
Decisive, action and result-oriented
Strong persuasive abilities
Team player who is willing to make a significant contribution to the growth of the business
Confident, intelligent, and intuitive
Excellent organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Nice To Haves

Candidates located in the Southeast or Western U.S. are preferred.
Prior experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution business, or in a consulting firm supporting manufacturing/distribution clients, is strongly preferred.
An operations‑oriented mindset with the ambition and capability to progress into a senior operating leadership role. Background in management and/or operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with senior SiteOne leadership to identify potential acquisition candidates, select the best approach, and execute SiteOne’s M&A strategy.
Develop deep relationships with SiteOne leadership, and represent the business externally to potential partners, vendors, or investment targets.
analyzing division markets and opportunities
leading acquisition-related financial analysis
coordinating due diligence
participating in negotiations with all parties
overseeing the legal agreement process
coordinating post-acquisition integration
Assist in the strategic planning process and other special projects at the direction of the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Development including troubleshooting assignments, market research, operations improvement, and overall company efficiency.
Assist the Strategy and Development team in completing bolt-on acquisitions. This includes due diligence, analysis, valuation, writing the business proposal and participating in negotiations.
In conjunction with regional operations and development leaders, develop and review proposals to management for funds allocation.
Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring assigned projects, such as preparation of records of expenditures, research findings and progress reports, and inform management of current status of each project.
Assist in long-term planning, including strategic planning, capacity analysis and acquisition planning.
Assist in analysis of new product and market ideas, and the development of growth strategies in existing or new business areas.
Support best-practice efforts across the organization to help improve processes, install new technology, and/or improve branch operations where applicable.
Plan and formulate aspects of research and development proposals such as the objective or purpose of major projects, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements at the direction of the executive team.
Review and analyze proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.