Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
The Director, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) is responsible for driving the division's growth through the identification, evaluation, and execution of acquisition opportunities and adjacent market expansion initiatives. Serving as the division's lead for M&A, this role oversees market mapping, target identification, relationship development, valuation support, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-acquisition integration. The Director partners with business leaders to assess strategic growth opportunities, strengthen the division's market position, and support the long-term evolution of the business portfolio.
What You Will Do at Graco
Strategic M&A Leadership
Lead the end-to-end M&A process for the division, including target identification, strategic fit assessment, valuation support, due diligence, negotiations, transaction planning, and integration oversight.
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition targets aligned with division and corporate growth priorities.
Conduct market mapping and competitive analysis to identify attractive markets, technologies, and acquisition opportunities.
Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership throughout the deal lifecycle.
Develop investment theses and business cases for acquisition opportunities, including financial modeling, synergy analysis, and return-on-investment assessments.
Present recommendations and transaction updates to executive leadership and steering committees.
Support acquisition integration planning to ensure successful value capture and realization of growth objectives.
Strategic Growth & Business Development
Evaluate organic and inorganic market expansion opportunities.
Develop market entry and portfolio growth strategies that support long-term business objectives.
Identify emerging technologies, adjacent markets, and new business models that could accelerate growth.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with acquisition candidates, industry leaders, investment bankers, advisors, and other external stakeholders.
Partner with division leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable growth initiatives.
Participate in the annual strategic planning process with a framework for divisions, including the identification of key strategic initiatives at corporate level, the development of actionable plans and KPIs to measure progress.
What You Will Bring to Graco
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in M&A, corporate development, strategic planning, investment banking, private equity, business development, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience leading acquisition evaluations, due diligence activities, and complex strategic growth initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
Strong financial acumen, including valuation methodologies, business case development, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
Ability to manage and influence a cross-function team with few direct reports and whose members have additional responsibilities outside of the team.
Superior project management and organizational skills combined with the ability to manage multidimensional strategic projects at one time.
Excellent analytical, organizational and presentation skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact and influence employees of all levels and from various business groups.
Must have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-driven environment.
Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, domestic and international.
Accelerators
Global industrial manufacturing experience and knowledge.
Experience leading successful acquisitions and post-merger integrations.
Experience evaluating new technologies, markets, or adjacent business opportunities.
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).
At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
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The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.
$141,800.00 - $248,200.00Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in sales marketing, engineering and/or business development
- Demonstrated understanding of business operations and marketing principles
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational and presentation skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time
Graco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Graco and has not been reviewed or approved by Graco.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions and other retirement tools. Feedback suggests these features are a standout element of the total rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity components such as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and periodic stock grants provide accessible ownership opportunities. Feedback suggests these programs meaningfully enhance overall compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered alongside company-paid disability and basic life insurance, with supplemental options available. Wellness, EAP, and mental-health resources add breadth to the healthcare offering.
Graco Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1926, Graco (NYSE:GGG) is a world leader in fluid handling systems and components. Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid materials. Graco maintains an aggressive strategy to design and develop new products and systems and distributes through a worldwide network of distributors and other channels. Graco is focused on expanding into new markets through product development and acquisitions.
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