Manager, Strategy & Business Development

Find Your Limitless with Reliance

By joining Reliance as an Manager, Strategy & Business Development, you’ll become an important Team Member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed.  We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you’re ready to find your limitless – join us!
 

What do we offer?

• The tools you need to succeed – including the tools for the job as well as training and development programs
• A successful and knowledgeable team to be part of and learn from
• Competitive base pay plus the ability to earn more tied to your success – the only limit is your potential

• A great benefits plan for you / your family
• Career paths so you can advance in the company
• Awarded Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures with a proudly diverse and inclusive team 

What will you do?

• Develop comprehensive company profiles for potential acquisition targets, including business overview, operations, customer base, competitive positioning, and performance indicators.
• Conduct market and industry research to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Build financial sizing models and high-level valuations to assess acquisition attractiveness.
• Prepare clear, concise, and executive-ready PowerPoint presentations for the CEO, CFO, and VP of Strategy & Business Development.
• Serve as project manager for acquisition due diligence processes, coordinating cross-functional teams (finance, legal, operations, HR, IT, etc.).
• Track progress, identify and resolve issues, and ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Support post-acquisition integration activities, helping create plans, monitor milestones, and drive alignment between the acquired company and internal teams.
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• Work with Regional VPs to support business initiatives specific to their markets, including growth pilots, operational improvements, and competitive assessments.
• Participate in innovation initiatives, supporting new concept exploration, business case development, and pilot implementation.
• Contribute to the development of the company’s strategic plan through research, synthesis of insights, analysis, and cross-functional coordination.
• Produce high-quality PowerPoint decks, briefing notes, and summary reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Gather, synthesize, and present data and insights in a manner that supports executive decision-making.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree an asset.
• 4–7 years of experience in business development, corporate development, management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or strategic planning.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions (evaluation, due diligence, or integration) strongly preferred.
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• Strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities, with the ability to size markets and evaluate acquisition targets.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation-building skills, with experience creating materials for senior executives.
• Comfort working with large datasets, research tools, and financial information.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects (e.g., due diligence, integration workstreams).
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to think strategically and operationally.
• Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complexity for executives.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to build trust across diverse teams.
• High degree of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Curious, resourceful, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.

Why Reliance?
As a leader in home services and energy efficient solutions for over 60 years, Reliance Home Comfort® (Reliance) is committed to being the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort and team members seeking a rewarding, inclusive workplace. With over 2 million customer relationships, Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada’s largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. Headquartered in Toronto, Reliance employs a workforce of over 2,700 Team Members across 28 branches in Canada and two locations in the United States. Reliance has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital, for eight consecutive years since 2016. Reliance remains focused on sustainability, workplace safety, diversity, inclusivity, and prudent governance.

This post is for an existing vacancy.

We use AI enabled tools to support parts of our selection process; however, every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our people.

Reliance Home Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit www.reliancehomecomfort.com.

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