Sr. Manager, Corporate Development ACE (WagWay Group)

Access Holdings•Washington, DC

50d

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Corporate Development, will be a key strategic partner to the CEO, responsible for driving growth through mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and new market expansion. This highly analytical and execution-oriented leader will identify, evaluate, and manage corporate development opportunities that align with WagWay Group’s long-term strategic plan. This role combines strategic insight with hands on execution – ideal for a resourceful, data-driven leader eager to influence growth and value creation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in business, finance, economics or a related field; MBA preferred
7+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, corporate development, or similar roles.
Multi-unit and/or retail real estate experience required
Strong financial modeling and valuation experience; proficiency with Excel and data visualization tools
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication abilities, including experience developing board-ready materials
Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward execution, ownership, and adaptability.
Ability to balance big picture thinking with detailed execution.
High emotional intelligence, low ego, and collaborative leadership style
Fast learner with a desire to move with urgency, accountability, and intent
Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day real estate development activities
Persistent focus on innovative management and operational processes to optimize efficiency
Innovative and creative thinker with the ability to drive best practices
Ability to drive change
Comprehension of negotiation processes poised to achieve optimal outcomes

Nice To Haves

REIT (public and/or private) experience strongly preferred
Legal background and capital markets experience preferred
Proven track record leading M&A transactions, strategic transformation in a multi-location or consumer-facing business.

Responsibilities

Identify, assess, and execute potential acquisitions, partnerships, and new market opportunities.
Lead financial modeling, valuation analyses, due diligence coordination and deal execution.
Prepare and review investment memos, letters of intent and report on investment pipeline activities
Collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to develop post-merger integration plan.
Analyze and provide data to support recommendations for sale-leasebacks, acquisitions, dispositions, REIT formation, hold versus sell analysis, market studies, highest and best use analysis or other related strategies
Support the CEO and executive team in shaping the Company’s multi-year growth strategy and business model evolution. Develop and track KPIs and growth metrics tied to strategic initiatives.
Conduct market and competitive intelligence to inform decision-making and capital allocation.
Provide project management of site development
Build executive ready reports and dashboards highlighting growth performance, deal pipeline status, and ROI of strategic initiatives. Support the creation of board and investor materials for strategic updates.
Partner with Finance, Operations and Marketing executive team to align value creation priorities. Lead special projects or task forces focused on strategic partnerships, operational improvements or expansion initiatives.
Prepare and present strategic recommendations to executive leadership, Access Holdings and external partners. Ensure clarity and alignment across all key stakeholders during deal execution and integration.
Collaborate with Access Holdings and peer ACEs to cross-pollinate strategies and share playbooks across the portfolio.
Attend ACE training and leadership events
All other duties as assigned