Polaris Inc.
Overview
Director, Corporate Development at Polaris Inc. This role focuses on executing Polaris’s strategic growth and portfolio initiatives, with emphasis on M&A and strategic partnerships. The Director will lead deal execution, support strategic assessments, and collaborate across SBUs and corporate functions to drive disciplined, high-impact transactions. This is a hands-on role for a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and deal experience who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. The Director will also collaborate with strategy resources to identify and prioritize new markets for growth and work with innovation leaders to align M&A opportunities with Polaris’s innovation priorities. Responsibilities
Lead execution of M&A transactions, including financial modeling, due diligence coordination, and deal structuring Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition targets across Polaris’s business segments Partner with SBUs to identify strategic opportunities aligned with long-range plans Develop investment theses and market assessments to support strategic decision-making Collaborate with legal, finance, and functional teams to ensure smooth transaction execution Support post-deal integration planning and execution Help evolve Polaris’s corporate development processes and tools Collaborate with strategy resources to identify and prioritize new markets for growth Work with innovation leaders to prioritize M&A opportunities that support innovation goals Experience & Skills
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting Strong financial modeling and analytical skills Experience executing M&A transactions (buy-side and sell-side) Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience in powersports, automotive, or adjacent industries a plus Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization Strong project management and organizational skills Education
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred Competencies
Execution Excellence – Drives results with discipline and urgency Strategic Thinking – Connects market insights to actionable opportunities Collaboration – Works effectively across teams and levels Adaptability – Navigates ambiguity and change with resilience Accountability – Takes ownership and delivers on commitments Working Conditions
Hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote collaboration Up to 30% domestic and international travel Compensation and Eligibility
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $188,000 to $235,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall within this range, it is not common to start at the high end of the range. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing. Education and Benefits
Polaris offers competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions, and a 401(k) with employer matching. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings, and paid volunteer time off through the Polaris Foundation. Polaris employees are encouraged to participate in community initiatives. EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Applicants needing accommodation should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
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Director, Corporate Development at Polaris Inc. This role focuses on executing Polaris’s strategic growth and portfolio initiatives, with emphasis on M&A and strategic partnerships. The Director will lead deal execution, support strategic assessments, and collaborate across SBUs and corporate functions to drive disciplined, high-impact transactions. This is a hands-on role for a strategic thinker with strong financial acumen and deal experience who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. The Director will also collaborate with strategy resources to identify and prioritize new markets for growth and work with innovation leaders to align M&A opportunities with Polaris’s innovation priorities. Responsibilities
Lead execution of M&A transactions, including financial modeling, due diligence coordination, and deal structuring Build and maintain a pipeline of acquisition targets across Polaris’s business segments Partner with SBUs to identify strategic opportunities aligned with long-range plans Develop investment theses and market assessments to support strategic decision-making Collaborate with legal, finance, and functional teams to ensure smooth transaction execution Support post-deal integration planning and execution Help evolve Polaris’s corporate development processes and tools Collaborate with strategy resources to identify and prioritize new markets for growth Work with innovation leaders to prioritize M&A opportunities that support innovation goals Experience & Skills
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting Strong financial modeling and analytical skills Experience executing M&A transactions (buy-side and sell-side) Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders Experience in powersports, automotive, or adjacent industries a plus Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organization Strong project management and organizational skills Education
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred Competencies
Execution Excellence – Drives results with discipline and urgency Strategic Thinking – Connects market insights to actionable opportunities Collaboration – Works effectively across teams and levels Adaptability – Navigates ambiguity and change with resilience Accountability – Takes ownership and delivers on commitments Working Conditions
Hybrid work environment with flexibility for remote collaboration Up to 30% domestic and international travel Compensation and Eligibility
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $188,000 to $235,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall within this range, it is not common to start at the high end of the range. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing. Education and Benefits
Polaris offers competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions, and a 401(k) with employer matching. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings, and paid volunteer time off through the Polaris Foundation. Polaris employees are encouraged to participate in community initiatives. EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Applicants needing accommodation should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
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