Job Summary

The UFP Ventures – Principal is responsible for executing the ventures strategy for UFP from sourcing/cradle of new ventures to exit (external, M&A, or new business line).

Location: Grand Rapids, Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta, Philadelphia, or Charlotte preferred

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Sourcing new venture companies aligned to investment strategy

Manage total deal flow and pipeline to ensure growth objectives

Market Analysis of opportunity areas

Due Diligence for investing

Ensure successful exit of ventures and return of UFP fund

Qualifications

BA in Business, Bachelor of Science or Engineering or related technical science a plus. MBA preferred

English language fluency is mandatory. Other languages are desirable

A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in ventures, M&A, strategy, commercial, sales, business, innovation, or entrepreneur.  Recent MBA graduate

Technical, Commercial, and Sales expertise.  Experience in Construction, M&A, Marketing, Sales, and/or Strategy is a plus

Innovation, Ventures, and Development Strategies. Understanding of the principles and application of Innovation & Development strategies and approaches (Gating, Design Thinking, Seed Launch Grow) a plus

An ambitious self-starter, strong team player, inspiring and collaborative, gritty and resilient, demonstrating a fact-based structured approach with high sense of urgency

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.