Strategy & Business Development Manager

Imerys est le leader mondial des spécialités minérales pour l’industrie avec un chiffre d’affaires de 3,4 milliards d’euros en 2025 et 12 300 salariés répartis dans 40 pays. Le Groupe offre des solutions à haute valeur ajoutée et fonctionnelles pour un grand nombre de secteurs et marchés en forte croissance, comme ceux des solutions pour la Transition Énergétique et de la construction durable mais aussi celui des solutions naturelles pour les biens de consommation.

Imerys s’appuie sur sa maîtrise des applications, ses connaissances technologiques et son expertise dans les sciences des matériaux pour proposer des solutions apportant des propriétés essentielles aux produits de ses clients et à leurs performances. Dans le cadre de son engagement à se développer de manière responsable, Imerys propose des produits et procédés respectueux de l’environnement en plus d’accompagner ses clients dans leurs efforts de décarbonation. Imerys est coté sur Euronext Paris (France) sous le code NK.PA. Le Poste Strategy & Business Development Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. Type de Poste Temps plein et Durée Indeterminée Seuls les problèmes techniques seront gérés via l'adresse mail ci-dessous: recruiting.support@ imerys.com MERCI DE NE PAS ENVOYER DE CVs OU DE CANDIDATURES A CETTE ADRESSE MAIL CAR ILS NE SERONT PAS ETUDIES PAR LES DESTINATAIRES CORRESPONDANTS. Afin de garantir la conformité légale et l'équité de notre processus de recrutement, seules les candiatures reçues via le processus en ligne de notre site officiel de recrutement seront prises en compte.