Corporate Development Director

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: San Jose
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.What You'll Do:Join Archer as the first Corporate Development Director. This role is critical in shaping Archer's growth strategy. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic opportunities that align with Archer's long-term strategic objectives. We are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking and inspiring, innovative people.

• Collaborating with senior leadership, you'll contribute to projects that shape the future of technology, leveraging your analytical skills and understanding of industry trends to drive meaningful results.
• Responsible for the negotiation, documentation, due diligence and integration planning along with researching and analyzing industries, companies and relevant segments and business models.
• Partner with senior leadership to define inorganic strategic themes and evaluate potential strategic opportunities.
• Develop and present detailed strategic business cases and valuation analyses to senior leadership.
• Facilitate and coordinate all phases of sourced deals, collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement and refine processes to ensure world-class execution standards.
• Oversee post-close aspects of deals to ensure strategic goals are achieved.
• Build and maintain a network of industry experts to gain insights on trends and opportunities.What You Need:
  • 5+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, venture capital or management consulting.
  • Strong financial modeling skills.
  • Confidence in presenting to executive management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace.Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $185,000- $200,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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