Strategy & Business Development Manager

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Paris, Île-de-France, FRA
In-Office
Mid level
Other • Retail
The Role
Lead M&A and strategic initiatives for Performance Minerals EMEA & APAC: manage M&A pipeline, prepare business cases, support transactions, lead strategic projects, consolidate plans, analyze market/internal data, and present recommendations to senior management.
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The CompanyImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The PositionStrategy & Business Development Manager

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE:

Target external growth opportunities and define strategic priorities ensuring optimal use of assets, develop a coordinated approach to Business Area stakeholders, and drive both organic and inorganic growth.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Business Development & M&A

    • Manage the M&A pipeline for the Performance Minerals EMEA & APAC Business Area.

    • Coordinate key M&A projects for the Business Area in liaison with the central Imerys M&A and Strategy teams.

    • Prepare business cases (topline, synergies, EV) and assist in transaction execution such as Due Diligence and Closing.

  • Strategy & Project Management

    • Lead and participate in key strategic projects from end to end, covering areas like industrial footprint, organic growth, and transversal product management.

    • Consolidate and contribute to strategic plans for the business area.

    • Source, analyze, and challenge information inside and outside the organization to select and provide recommendations.

    • Prepare and present strategic analyses and compelling business cases to senior management for decision-making.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial capabilities.

  • Excellent teamwork skills with a strong business sense and the ability to interact effectively with people from all backgrounds and levels.

  • A hands-on, result-oriented strategic mind with good interpersonal skills.

  • The ability to positively influence others without having direct reporting lines.

  • End-to-end project management mastery, with a demonstrated ability to scope, architect, and deploy large-scale operational projects.

  • Proficiency in presentation tools like Powerpoint/GSlides.

  • Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to synthesize complex data into high-impact presentations for senior executive audiences.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Engineering degree or Business School education.

  • 3 to 5 years of experience in Business Development, M&A, transaction services, financial/commercial analysis, or consulting.

  • Alternatively, 4 to 7 years of experience in strategy, marketing, or product management, ideally in a relevant industry.

  • Prior experience in the mining industry is considered a plus.

  • Full professional proficiency in English is required; French language skills are a plus.

IMERYS VALUES INTEGRATION:

  • Every Person Matters: Foster an environment of mutual respect and active listening when collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders of all backgrounds and levels. 

  • Partner of Choice: Build long-term value and trusted relationships with central M&A teams and external growth partners through transparent strategic analyses and reliable transaction execution. 

  • One Team Together: Break down organizational silos by seamlessly coordinating project stakeholders. 

  • Strive for Better: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by thoroughly evaluating the M&A pipeline and refining business cases to ensure every strategic decision elevates the business. 

  • Enablers of Tomorrow: Shape the future of the business by embedding responsible, sustainable thinking into long-term strategic plans and asset optimization initiatives.

Position TypeFull time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Skills Required

  • Engineering degree or Business School education
  • 3-5 years experience in Business Development, M&A, transaction services, financial/commercial analysis, or consulting
  • 4-7 years experience in strategy, marketing, or product management (alternative path)
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial capabilities
  • End-to-end project management mastery (scope, architect, deploy large-scale operational projects)
  • Proficiency in presentation tools (PowerPoint/Google Slides) and ability to create executive presentations
  • Full professional proficiency in English
  • Prior experience in the mining industry
  • French language skills
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The Company
HQ: Paris
10,001 Employees
Year Founded: 1880

What We Do

We are a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods. Our value-added solutions are formulated to meet the technical specifications of each customer and contribute to the performance of a multitude of products in three categories: 1. Functional additives - added to the mineral formulation of customers’ products. 2. Mineral components - essential constituents in the formulation of customers’ products. 3. Process enablers - used in customers’ manufacturing processes, but not present in the end product. These serve many industries such as construction materials, mobile energy, steelmaking, agri-food, automotive, and cosmetics.

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