Corporate Development & Integration Leader, American Glass Services

Position Title: Corporate Development & Integration Leader

Location: Open to remote roles based in Chicago or Milwaukee, with ability to travel onsite approximately once per month onsite to Oshkosh, WI.

Reporting to: CEO

Position Summary

• AGS is a newly formed platform of The Sterling Group, built to become a leading commercial glass and glazing business through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and is seeking a high-impact Corporate Development & Integration Leader to spearhead M&A sourcing, execution, and post-close integration across the platform
• The platform is executing an M&A playbook in a highly fragmented industry; this individual will partner closely with the CEO, executive team, and The Sterling Group to drive acquisition strategy from origination through integration
• This role offers direct exposure to the full M&A lifecycle — sourcing, execution, and integration — with meaningful ownership from day one and a unique opportunity to shape AGS' growth strategy and build a scalable M&A engine
• Competitive compensation package includes meaningful equity participation, with the opportunity to share in the value creation of a rapidly growing platform

Key Responsibilities

• Lead M&A sourcing and pipeline development — identifying targets, building relationships, and owning screening, prioritization, and strategic fit assessment aligned with AGS's growth objectives
• Support end-to-end transaction execution, partnering with The Sterling Group and senior leadership on evaluation, diligence coordination, and deal progression
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for sellers, building rapport early and maintaining engagement through close
• Lead post-close integration, developing a scalable playbook with repeatable processes and best practices, and partnering cross-functionally with finance, operations, HR, IT, and commercial teams to execute plans and minimize disruption
• Track and report on key M&A and integration metrics, including pipeline activity, deal progress, and synergy realization, while driving progress against integration milestones
• Identify risks and value creation opportunities across diligence and integration, developing actionable mitigation strategies
• Act as a strategic partner to leadership on M&A strategy, market expansion, and broader value creation initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field; MBA a plus
• 4–8 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development, with demonstrated exposure to M&A execution, deal sourcing, and transaction processes
• Ability to manage complex workstreams across deal execution and post-merger integration, with a strong understanding of M&A dynamics
• Strong financial and analytical skillset, with the ability to evaluate investment opportunities and track performance against underwriting assumptions
• Experience working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Highly organized with strong project management, communication, and presentation skills; advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with CRM or pipeline management tools a plus
• High level of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and comfort operating in a hands-on, growth-oriented environment