Chief Development Officer Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Chief Development Officer

CATEGORY

Operations

LOCATION

Atlanta, Georgia
SALARY
$300,000 – $400,000
JOB

REFERENCE

54122
Job Description
Chief Development Officer

Location:

Flexible, with travel to key operating markets
Company Overview
A private equity-backed and rapidly growing platform in the hospitality sector is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead its corporate development and acquisition strategy during a pivotal phase of accelerated expansion. Operating across a multi-state footprint, the company brings together a portfolio of well-established, service-oriented businesses under a unified brand focused on guest experience, operational excellence, and scalable growth.
Following a recent ownership transition, the company has accelerated its M&A activity and invested deeply in leadership, systems, and innovation—positioning itself to become a category-defining operator in its segment of the hospitality market.
Position Summary
The Chief Development Officer will serve as the executive leader responsible for driving all inorganic growth efforts, including M&A sourcing, execution, and integration. Reporting directly to the CEO, this high-impact role will oversee the development of a scalable M&A platform while partnering with the Board, CFO, and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and value creation. The CDO will lead a growing internal team and collaborate with external advisors, intermediaries, and sellers to identify, evaluate, and close high-quality acquisition opportunities.
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned corporate development executive to shape the growth trajectory of a platform business in a high-opportunity, service-focused industry.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of M&A activity—including sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, diligence, legal structuring, and integration.
Develop scalable systems, tools, and processes to support continuous deal execution across a geographically distributed footprint.
Oversee a team of high-performing deal professionals, providing mentorship, accountability, and direction on deal strategy and execution.
Build and manage strong relationships with sellers, investment banks, brokers, and other M&A intermediaries.
Present strategic opportunities and insights to the CEO, Board, and private equity sponsor, informing key capital allocation decisions.
Drive post-close integration efforts, ensuring alignment of systems, teams, and operations with the broader enterprise.
Support overall growth planning by contributing to market prioritization, performance forecasting, and network design.
Qualifications
12-20+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or senior-level corporate development roles.
Proven track record of sourcing and executing M&A transactions in multi-site, service-driven businesses; experience in hospitality, real estate, or consumer services is highly valued.
Executive presence and stakeholder management skills, including Board and investor engagement.
Strong strategic mindset with hands-on experience in due diligence, financial modeling, legal structuring, and operational integration.
Ability to build, lead, and scale a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Willingness to travel to key operating regions and HQ, with periodic visits to cultural and operational hubs including the Florida panhandle.
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