VP of M&A & Corporate Development

At Front Row, we partner with leading brands to accelerate their ecommerce growth. We leverage our capabilities and proprietary technology to design, market, distribute and accelerate brands on a global scale. We’re continually cultivating functional areas of expertise and retaining the highest caliber of talent — while sharing knowledge and data, creating efficiencies, and looking at every aspect of our client’s business from a 360 perspective. We work effectively to give every client the hands-on support, niche knowledge, and first-access they need to win in the world’s most competitive commerce markets and make each of our six capabilities the first to act on the next big things.

We live for the exchange of energy between brands and audiences, you should too, and we’ve made it our mission to expand every brand’s market share and heart share. Because we believe every transaction has the potential to be transformational. 

We leverage data-driven insights from Catapult, our proprietary technology, and our deep understanding of marketplaces like Amazon, Walmart.com, TikTok Shop, to craft strategies unique to each brand we work with while protecting their pricing and channel strategies at every lifecycle stage and in any global market.

Intro:

The VP of M&A at Front Row will lead the company's M&A strategy, identifying potential acquisition targets, conducting due diligence, negotiating deals, and ensuring successful integration post-acquisition. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, corporate finance, and strategic planning.

Description:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the M&A strategy aligned with the company’s overall business objectives.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential acquisition targets and assess their strategic fit.
• Due Diligence: Oversee thorough due diligence processes to evaluate financial, operational, and legal aspects of potential acquisitions. Develop a business case for each deal.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations with target companies, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the organization.
• Integration Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integration plans that maximize synergies and minimize disruption post-acquisition.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present M&A opportunities and progress updates to the executive team and board of directors.
• Internal update and alignment: Monitor and present relevant industry news and updates to the executive team. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in M&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or related fields, with a proven track record of successful transactions.
• Skills: Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, excellent negotiation and communication abilities, and proficiency in project management.

• Knowledge:

1. In-depth understanding of financial statements, valuation techniques, and regulatory aspects of M&A.
2. Knowledge of the e-commerce and advertising/media industry is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various departments and with external partners.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical standards.

This role is pivotal in shaping the company’s growth trajectory through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, making it essential for candidates to possess strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.

• Equity package + bonus
• Health, dental, and vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Flexible working hours policy
• Educational Stipend
• Class Pass
• Wellness and commuter benefits
• Work with a fun, consultative team of experts
• Location - headquartered in New York City with offices in San Diego, Hamburg and Bratislava

SALARY - $170,000 - $200,000