• Director of Mergers and Acquisition (DMA)

    Five Star Breaktime Solutions (Chattanooga, TN)


    Director of Mergers and Acquisition (DMA)TN, Chattanooga

     

    Job Description: Director of Mergers and Acquisitions (DMA)

     

    About the Role

     

    Five Star Breaktime Solutions is a premier provider of away-from-home convenience services, committed to delivering innovative breaktime solutions that elevate customer experience and drive long-term growth. We are seeking aDirector of Mergers and Acquisitions (DMA)to lead, manage, and optimize the company’s tuck-in acquisition pipeline.

     

    This high-impact role focuses on identifying acquisition targets, developing valuation proposals, managing negotiations, and coordinating all due diligence and integration activities across cross-functional teams. The DMA partners closely with the CFO, field leaders, legal teams, and sellers to deliver seamless execution and advance Five Star’s aggressive growth strategy.

     

    Compensation

     

    + Competitive salary range $100,000 to $125,000 annually, plus:

    + 25 percent MIB bonus

    + Company vehicle program

    + For exceptional candidates, compensation may be aligned with top performer benchmarks

    Key Responsibilities

    Acquisition Pipeline Development and Management

     

    + Identify, qualify, and maintain a pipeline of tuck-in acquisition targets across all operating regions.

    + Conduct preliminary outreach and develop strong relationships with sellers and industry stakeholders.

    + Provide regular pipeline updates, forecasting, and strategic recommendations to the CFO.

     

    Valuation, Negotiation, and Deal Structuring

     

    + Gather and analyze operational, financial, and asset information to prepare valuation proposals.

    + Partner with the CFO to develop financial models, determine valuation, and recommend deal structures.

    + Lead proposal submission to sellers and negotiate deal terms with sellers and legal representatives.

     

    Due Diligence Leadership

     

    + Manage seller requirements for due diligence, ensuring complete and timely information flow.

    + Coordinate with cross-functional departments (Accounting, Legal, HR, Operations, PMO, IT) to support due diligence and integration planning.

    + Maintain an acquisition timeline and ensure all stakeholders align on expectations and deadlines.

     

    Integration Support

     

    + Assist field leadership and the CFO with post-deal follow-ups, issue resolution, and integration activities.

    + Track and communicate key milestones, risks, and readiness items throughout the integration process.

     

    Relationship Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration

     

    + Build strong, trust-based relationships with sellers, brokers, internal teams, and executive leadership.

    + Represent Five Star with professionalism, discretion, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

    Additional Responsibilities

    + Learn all functional requirements of the role within the first 90 days by shadowing and transitioning with the current DMA, including understanding the existing pipeline.

    + Perform additional duties and projects assigned by the CFO.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required. MBA or advanced degree in finance or corporate strategy preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

    + 3 to 5 years in direct M&A, corporate development, business acquisition, deal negotiation, or strategic partnerships

    + 3 to 5 years in sales, account management, or business development

    + Experience in project management, finance, or cross-functional leadership is a major advantage.

    + Proven sales experience with the ability to pursue, influence, and persuade prospective sellers.

    + Strong communication skills with the ability to engage sellers, legal teams, and cross-functional internal partners.

    + Highly organized, strong prioritization skills, and ability to manage multiple concurrent deals.

    + Comfort and proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

    + Self-starter with strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently.

    + Willingness and ability to travel frequently.

    + Experience in the unattended retail industry (vending, micro markets, dining, refreshment services). – Preferred

     

    Why Join Five Star?

     

    + Competitive pay

    + 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

    + Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans (individual and family coverage)

    + Voluntary FSA, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability options

    + Personal Time Off and paid company holidays

    + Opportunity to support our 501(c)3 charity, Feeding the Future, Inc., which provides over 500,000 meals annually to children in need

     

    EEO Statement

     

    Five Star Breaktime Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply.

     

    Location - TN, Chattanooga - TN