Intern / Co-op

Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands-including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada-to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Business Development Project Management will support all phases of a deal, from initial research to post-merger integration - balancing the financial, strategic, and operational aspects of mergers and acquisitions to keep the process organized and on track.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Pre-merger and due diligence:

• Conduct market and industry research - compile market, competitor, and industry specific research to help assess potential acquisition targets and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Maintain pipeline documentation - help track potential deals by documenting and updating the pipeline of prospective acquisition targets.
• Support target evaluation - assist in creating initial investment recommendations by analyzing potential target companies or initiatives.
• Process non-disclosure agreements - help with the administrative tasks of new M&A projects.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts - manage the process of gathering and reviewing key documents from the target company.

Deal execution and Communication Tasks:

• Prepare presentations and reports - summarize research and analysis into presentation materials for internal and external stakeholders, including leadership and management.
• Document business process - assist in updating and reorganizing internal documentation related to M&A processes, methods, and templates.
• Update project plans and timelines - Track project milestones, manage deliverable timelines, and update project plans to keep the team aligned on progress.
• Facilitate team meetings - coordinate meetings with cross-functional teams, prepare agendas and meeting notes, and ensure key takeaways and next steps are communicated to project leads.
• Support project execution - collaborate with different departments to help coordinate the deal process.

Post-merger integration (PMI) tasks

• Support integration efforts - work closely with the integration team to coordinate the transition of the new business, which involves coordinating with cross-functional teams on operational alignment.
• Track integration progress - Assis in monitoring progress against integration milestones, identifying potential delays, and communicating status to relevant team members.
• Assist with process improvement - conduct assessments of existing processes to identify areas for improvement following a merger or acquisition.
• Analyze integration metrics - evaluate project performance metrics by analyzing data on timelines and results to inform "lessons learned" reviews.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Currently enrolled or recently graduated with a bachelors degree in business management, marketing, or other related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Minimum of one year business experience preferably with project management responsibility.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and market research skills.
• Organized, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent listening, communication, and presentation skills.
• Project coordination skills.
• Business acumen

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, talk, and hear.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

This is a part-time position requiring around 20 hours of work per week, which could increase to 40 hours depending upon project timelines. The hourly rate for this temporary internship position is $24.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.