Vice President, Corporate Business Development Strategy

About Justrite Safety Group

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority-it's our passion.

JSG, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, is a leading global manufacturer of branded, engineered, and regulatory-driven safety products that protect people, assets, and the environment from high-cost-of-failure accidents. With a market-leading portfolio of branded safety solutions, JSG serves a diverse set of end markets including manufacturing, healthcare, warehousing, chemicals, and others. Justrite operates in three segments: Chemical & Environmental Safety, Facility Safety, and Jobsite Safety. The Chemical & Environmental Safety segment manufactures products that address chemical and environmental compliance for secure storage, proper handling, and responsible disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials such as safety cans and safety cabinets. The Facility Safety segment manufactures products that address workplace and facility safety to prevent slips, trips, and falls such as safety signage and material handling solutions. The Jobsite Safety segment manufactures products that safeguard temporary sites and enable access and movement of heavy machinery, equipment, and materials such as matting, ground protection, and wheel chocks. Justrite sells to end users directly, through distributors, and through an e-commerce platform. With approximately 2,000 employees, Justrite operates a network of manufacturing and warehouse facilities across the U.S. and Europe.

The Contribution You'll bring to this Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to drive corporate business development efforts across our portfolio with a focus on accelerating our inorganic growth initiatives. This senior-level role is critical to shaping and executing the firm's M&A strategy, identifying high-impact acquisition targets, facilitating where necessary divestitures of non-core assets and accelerating value creation in alignment with investor and corporate goals.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in private equity, investment banking, or strategic corporate development, with a proven ability to source, evaluate, structure, execute, and integrate deals. You'll collaborate closely with the Audax Group, executive teams, portfolio company leadership, and external stakeholders to build a robust deal pipeline and advance growth through inorganic strategies. External stakeholders include bankers, potential targets, and PE firms to build the acquisition funnel, and potential buyers for targeted divestitures.

In this role, you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

About the Team:

As a member of our Finance team, you'll be working with professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation. At Justrite Safety Group, you'll work alongside some of the best in the industry, collaborating on impactful projects that drive business success. Our team values precision, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering results. Together, we create a supportive and challenging environment where you can grow your skills and make meaningful contributions to the company's financial strength and strategic goals.

What You'll Do at Justrite:

• Strategic Deal Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and pursue M&A, joint ventures, strategic investments, and partnership opportunities aligned with corporate growth strategy.
• End-to-End Transaction Management: Lead all phases of deal execution, including diligence, valuation, negotiations, and integration planning.
• Market & Competitive Analysis: Continuously analyze market trends, industry landscapes, and competitor moves to inform investment theses and expansion strategies.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with investment banks, advisors, potential targets, and strategic partners.
• Leadership Collaboration: Partner with the executive leadership team and business unit leaders to assess growth opportunities and create tailored acquisition strategies.
• Investment Committee Support: Prepare materials and make recommendations to investment and executive committees regarding proposed transactions.
• Post-Merger Integration: Support post-deal integration and value realization efforts in collaboration with operational and finance teams.

• Corporate Strategy: support and coordinate the annual strategic planning process in collaboration with the executive leadership team and business units. Provide market and competitor insights in particular for support for portfolio optimization acquisitions and divestitures
• Portfolio Optimization: Define opportunities, develop options, and drive execution of portfolio optimization in both acquisitions and divestitures.

Your Skills and Expertise:

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or management consulting.
• Strong track record of successful deal execution and business development within middle-market or lower middle-market segments.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and drive accretive M&A or investment opportunities.
• Deep understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and transaction structuring.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Experience in industrial manufacturing and PE-backed operating environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented culture.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills.

Compensation:

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $210k to $230k.

Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan (30%-40% target) to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

Benefits:

Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You'll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs.

Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, and you're protected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. To ensure you're at your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.

Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?

As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you'll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community!