Head of Corporate Development & PMI (m/w/d) - #2775185

Shape the future growth of DERTOUR Group

DERTOUR Group is one of Europe's leading tourism companies. To support our international growth strategy, we are seeking an experienced M&A professional who will identify and develop acquisition opportunities, support transaction execution, and lead post-merger integration initiatives across the Group.

The role is particularly focused on origination, target screening, strategic assessment, and value realization through integration. Formal transaction execution is conducted in close cooperation with the dedicated M&A team of REWE Group, while the Head of Corporate Development & PMI acts as the key business partner representing DERTOUR's strategic and operational interests.

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Origination & Strategic Screening

• Identify, assess, and prioritize acquisition, partnership, and investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with entrepreneurs, advisors, investment banks, and industry stakeholders
• Conduct market analyses, competitive assessments, and target company screenings
• Develop strategic investment theses and preliminary business cases
• Partner closely with business leaders to identify growth opportunities and consolidation targets
• Support due diligence, valuation activities, and transaction processes led by the REWE M&A team

Transaction Support

• Coordinate cross-functional teams throughout transaction processes
• Prepare decision papers and recommendations for senior management and shareholders
• Ensure DERTOUR's strategic and operational objectives are reflected throughout transaction discussions
• Serve as the primary interface between REWE M&A, external advisors, and operational business units
• Provide commercial assessment and recommendations on SPA/SHA structures, transaction terms, and key value drivers

Post-Merger Integration

• Lead integration planning for newly acquired businesses
• Co-Manage cross-functional PMI programs and workstreams
• Track synergy realization and value-creation initiatives
• Ensure successful delivery of strategic transaction objectives and long-term value creation
• Monitor transaction-related guarantees, earn-outs, and post-closing obligations to safeguard value realization and risk management

Your profile:

• Several years of leadership experience in Corporate Development, M&A, Strategy, Business Development, or Management Consulting, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex projects, cross-functional initiatives, and high-performing teams
• Strong strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify, evaluate, and successfully realize growth opportunities, market potential, and acquisition targets
• Proven experience in company valuation, business case development, due diligence, and transaction processes
• Extensive expertise in leading post-merger integrations as well as transformation and change management initiatives
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and effectively lead cross-functional teams, including in matrix organizations and without direct reporting lines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, coupled with the confidence to engage and influence executive management, shareholders, and board-level stakeholders
• Outstanding stakeholder management capabilities, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external decision-makers
• Strong analytical capabilities combined with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach and the ability to make sound decisions in complex business environments
• Excellent negotiation skills, assertiveness, and diplomatic agility in managing diverse stakeholder interests
• Strong business acumen with a value creation mindset and the ability to translate strategic objectives into tangible business outcomes
• Fluency in German and English, along with experience working in international and matrix-based organizations

What we offer:

• Attractive employee discounts at REWE, PENNY, and toom Baumarkt
• Exclusive travel discounts across a wide range of holiday and travel products
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working model with mobile working options
• Up to 30 days of workation within Europe
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Subsidized company cafeteria
• Regular team events and employee events
• Subsidized Deutschlandticket
• Job bike leasing (JobRad) and many other benefits!

Ready to start your journey with us?

Apply today!

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We look forward to receiving your application.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Cecilia Hummel

HR Manager Recruiting & Employer Branding

DERTOUR Deutschland GmbH