Principal - Ventures

Job Summary The UFP Ventures – Principal is responsible for executing the ventures strategy for UFP from sourcing/cradle of new ventures to exit (external, M&A, or new business line). Location : Grand Rapids, Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta, Philadelphia, or Charlotte preferred Principal Duties & Responsibilities Sourcing new venture companies aligned to investment strategy Manage total deal flow and pipeline to ensure growth objectives Market Analysis of opportunity areas Due Diligence for investing Ensure successful exit of ventures and return of UFP fund Qualifications BA in Business, Bachelor of Science or Engineering or related technical science a plus. MBA preferred English language fluency is mandatory. Other languages are desirable A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in ventures, M&A, strategy, commercial, sales, business, innovation, or entrepreneur. Recent MBA graduate Technical, Commercial, and Sales expertise. Experience in Construction, M&A, Marketing, Sales, and/or Strategy is a plus Innovation, Ventures, and Development Strategies. Understanding of the principles and application of Innovation & Development strategies and approaches (Gating, Design Thinking, Seed Launch Grow) a plus An ambitious self-starter, strong team player, inspiring and collaborative, gritty and resilient, demonstrating a fact-based structured approach with high sense of urgency The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Originally posted on Himalayas