Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist - UniFirst First Aid & Safety

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Specialist join our community. As a Team Partner in our Sales department, you will be responsible forleading and executing the strategic planning, analysis, negotiation, and integration of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. This role requires strong financial acumen, market analysis skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify and assess potential opportunities. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Pay & Benefits:

On the job training & great hourly pay + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

What’s in it for you? 

Training: 
Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different department areas. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance:
We offer up to 40-hours a week!

Career Growth: 
Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!

Culture:
Our family culture is what makes UniFirst First Aid + Safety an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity:
At UniFirst First Aid + Safety, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What you’ll be doing:

• Identify acquisition targets and strategic partnerships aligned with long-term goals.
• Conduct market and industry research to assess opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop an M&A strategy and roadmap.
• Perform financial analysis and modeling to evaluate potential deals.
• Lead the due diligence process, assessing financial, operational, legal, and regulatory aspects.
• Evaluate risks and benefits associated with deals, providing recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with legal, finance and other key teams to structure and negotiate deal terms, ensuring they align with corporate objections.
• Draft term sheets, letters of intent (LOIs), and other documentation.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, including investment bankers and lawyers.
• Develop and execute integration plans for smooth transitions of acquired businesses or assets. 
• Collaborate with operations, HR, IT, and finance for effective post-merger integration.
• Monitor the performance of acquired assets to ensure synergy targets are met.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential targets and stakeholders.
• Represent the company in negotiations, presentations, and discussions related to M&A opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 5 years or more experience in mergers and acquisitions, investment banking or corporate development. 
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end M&A professes, from sourcing to integration.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and other financial tools. 
• Knowledge of legal and regulator aspects of M&A preferred.
• Experience working with private equity or venture capital firms preferred. 

About UniFirst First Aid + Safety

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of the UniFirst Corporation. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is one of the largest providers of First Aid, AEDs, Compliance Training, Safety and PPE products in the United States.  Businesses such as manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies, are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $70 million division within a $1.8 billion company.   

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

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