Corporate Development Analyst Jobs

Krause Group is looking for a Corporate Development Analyst! The Analyst is responsible for identifying and developing new ways to grow Krause Group revenue streams. This will include assisting businesses within the Krause Group to develop, diversify, and grow their revenue streams, identifying and evaluating merger and acquisition opportunities in the marketplace, and integrating those new businesses into the Krause Group portfolio.

What you’ll do:

Research and identify business opportunities within existing businesses

Identify opportunities with external partners ( co-branding, collaborations, sponsorships)

Identify and evaluate merger and acquisition opportunities

Assist in the integration of new businesses into the Krause Group portfolio

Develop business plans and models to evaluate opportunities

Evaluate current practices and processes of existing businesses for opportunities and improvements

Lead and/or participate in the implementation of new revenue generating initiatives

Monitor industry sources for trends and developments for relevance to Krause Group businesses and application to potential new income streams

What we’re looking for:

Tenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets

An excellent communication with customers and business associates

Written and verbal communication skills - needed for communicating with a range of people, both internally and externally, as well as presentation skills

IT skills, including the use of spreadsheets

The ability to multitask and prioritize your workload

Project management and organizational skills

Negotiating skills

The ability to think strategically

A flexible approach to work with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Initiative and the confidence to start things from scratch

Other key requirements:

International experience a plus

Relocation to the Des Moines, IA area

Leadership Competencies

Communication: Delivers clear, effective communication and listens to others.

Conceptual/Systems Thinking: Recognizes patterns, trends, themes, and connections in information to develop innovative ideas and solutions.

Constructive Engagement: Expresses ideas and disagreements, constructively resolves conflict, and encourages others to do the same.

Customer Orientation: Meets the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.

Decision Making: Makes good decisions in a timely manner.

Empowerment: Takes initiative and solves problems.

Talent Development: Maximizes potential and improves overall performance.

Influence: Proactively builds relationships and influences others.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Accurately assesses problems and effectively and efficiently arrives at solutions.

Strategic Thinking: Understands the current state and can visualize the ideal state and how to achieve it.

About Krause Group

Krause Group is a Midwest U.S. based parent company comprising a diverse set of domestic and international businesses with over 5,000 associates. These companies include Kum & Go, L.C., a convenience retail chain with more than 400 stores in 11 states, Solar Transport, Krause+ real estate, and the Des Moines Menace soccer team. Krause Group is also parent company to historic Italian wineries Vietti and Enrico Serafino, the Parma Calcio 1913 soccer team, and boutique luxury hotel Casa di Langa located in Italy.

Krause Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer