Corporate Development Manager

The Corporate Development Manager will support Sage's inorganic growth strategy through the identification, evaluation, execution and integration of acquisitions, investments, divestitures and strategic partnerships. The role requires a combination of commercial acumen, strategic thinking, financial analysis and project management capabilities to drive transactions from initial assessment through to completion.

Working closely with senior executives, business unit leaders and external advisors, the successful candidate will help shape the corporate development pipeline, evaluate investment opportunities and execute transactions that accelerate Sage's strategic and financial objectives.

This role is 3 days per week based from our office in Atlanta

M&A Execution

Lead workstreams across mergers, acquisitions, investments and divestitures.

Coordinate due diligence activities across legal, finance, product, technology, HR and commercial teams.

Manage transaction timelines, workplans and diligence trackers.

Support negotiation of transaction documents and commercial terms.

Coordinate external advisors including investment bankers, legal counsel, accounting firms and consultants.

Financial Analysis & Valuation

Build and maintain detailed financial models for acquisition and investment opportunities.

Perform valuation analyses including DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions and IRR assessments.

Assess deal economics, synergies, risks and strategic fit.

Develop investment recommendations for senior management and governance committees.

Strategy & Pipeline Development

Conduct market mapping and sector analysis to identify potential acquisition targets and partnership opportunities.

Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics and emerging technologies.

Maintain and prioritize a pipeline of targets aligned to corporate strategy and business unit priorities.

Prepare strategic assessments and acquisition theses for prospective opportunities.

Deal Origination & Relationship Management

Build and maintain relationships with advisors, founders, investors and potential targets.

Support outreach and engagement with target companies.

Track market activity and maintain relevant industry intelligence.

Governance & Executive Reporting

Prepare presentations, investment papers and approval materials for executive leadership, ELT, Board and investment committees.

Communicate transaction progress, key findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with internal approval processes and governance requirements.

Corporate Development

United States

Atlanta

Hybrid

Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and mid-sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster. We build software that reduces busywork so customers can spend less time on admin and more time building their business.

Our colleagues are high-performers who prioritize growth, make bold choices, and focus and galvanize to get things done. They work on meaningful, market-shaping initiatives that stretch their skills, sharpen their craft, and create real customer impact.

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