Strategy & Business Development Manager

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Strategy & Business Development Manager

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE:

Target external growth opportunities and define strategic priorities ensuring optimal use of assets, develop a coordinated approach to Business Area stakeholders, and drive both organic and inorganic growth.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business Development & M&A

  • Manage the M&A pipeline for the Performance Minerals EMEA & APAC Business Area.

  • Coordinate key M&A projects for the Business Area in liaison with the central Imerys M&A and Strategy teams.

  • Prepare business cases (topline, synergies, EV) and assist in transaction execution such as Due Diligence and Closing.

• Strategy & Project Management

  • Lead and participate in key strategic projects from end to end, covering areas like industrial footprint, organic growth, and transversal product management.

  • Consolidate and contribute to strategic plans for the business area.

  • Source, analyze, and challenge information inside and outside the organization to select and provide recommendations.

  • Prepare and present strategic analyses and compelling business cases to senior management for decision-making.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial capabilities.

• Excellent teamwork skills with a strong business sense and the ability to interact effectively with people from all backgrounds and levels.

• A hands-on, result-oriented strategic mind with good interpersonal skills.

• The ability to positively influence others without having direct reporting lines.

• End-to-end project management mastery, with a demonstrated ability to scope, architect, and deploy large-scale operational projects.

• Proficiency in presentation tools like Powerpoint/GSlides.

• Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to synthesize complex data into high-impact presentations for senior executive audiences.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Engineering degree or Business School education.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Business Development, M&A, transaction services, financial/commercial analysis, or consulting.

• Alternatively, 4 to 7 years of experience in strategy, marketing, or product management, ideally in a relevant industry.

• Prior experience in the mining industry is considered a plus.

• Full professional proficiency in English is required; French language skills are a plus.

IMERYS VALUES INTEGRATION:

• Every Person Matters: Foster an environment of mutual respect and active listening when collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders of all backgrounds and levels. 

• Partner of Choice: Build long-term value and trusted relationships with central M&A teams and external growth partners through transparent strategic analyses and reliable transaction execution. 

• One Team Together: Break down organizational silos by seamlessly coordinating project stakeholders. 

• Strive for Better: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by thoroughly evaluating the M&A pipeline and refining business cases to ensure every strategic decision elevates the business. 

• Enablers of Tomorrow: Shape the future of the business by embedding responsible, sustainable thinking into long-term strategic plans and asset optimization initiatives.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.