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744 Crane ChemPharma & Energy Corp
Early Career Business Leadership Associate (Fast Track Program)
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What they do
A Corporate Development Manager helps develop, manage and analyze corporate development through mergers and acquisitions or strategic alliances. Leads research, cost/benefit analyses of mergers, and communicates results to stakeholders. Includes developing and maintaining professional relationships, marketing the proposed changes and assisting in transitions.
$132,549 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
You will be assigned to one or more of the following sites during your career progression: Cincinnati, OH The Woodlands, TX Marion, NC Saddle Brook, NJ Jurupa Valley, CA Brazil, IN Spartanburg, SC Relocation is a core part of this role — each move expands your experience, visibility, and advancement potential.
What You'll Be Learning & Doing:
As an Early Career Business Leadership Associate, you'll gain broad exposure across a global industrial manufacturing organization, including: Business & Strategy Support annual business and operating plans Analyze markets, competitors, and customer trends Participate in key strategic initiatives and growth projects Product & Innovation Work with engineering and operations on new product development Help evaluate new product ideas and business cases Support product launches and lifecycle management Customer & Commercial Exposure Engage with sales teams, distributors, and customers Learn how products are specified, sold, and supported Assist with pricing, applications, and "how‑to‑win" strategies Marketing & Communication Contribute to product and brand messaging Support trade shows, technical training, and sales tools Help translate technical value into customer impact Operations & Business Execution Learn how manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain decisions are made Understand profitability, lead times, and cost drivers Gain hands‑on exposure to how industrial businesses scale globally Essential Qualifications /Experience:
Degree in a technical and/or business-related subject e.g. Engineering, Manufacturing or Business Systems and Marketing Exceptional marketing and analytical skills Industry experience preferable Experience with product life cycle Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English, including technical and business terms. Able to communicate in other languages an advantage. Excellent presentation skills Customer focus Ability to operate across the business and in different environments and cultures MBA preferred, but not required #CPE This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.Benefits
- Dental Insurance