Manager, Acquisitions & Business Development
Circle K
Posted: 10/21/2026
Commercial Business Rotational Development Internship
First Citizens Bank
Posted: 10/21/2026Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and negotiating acquisition opportunities within the convenience store and petroleum industries, leveraging strong business acumen and relationship-building skills to drive successful transactions. Proficient in managing a diverse pipeline of prospects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support acquisition objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Acquisition SourcingNegotiation SkillsBusiness DevelopmentFinancial AnalysisRelationship Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Proactively source acquisition opportunities involving operating convenience stores, gas stations, and small multi-site portfolios
- Generate opportunities through cold calling, direct owner outreach, networking, broker relationships, industry contacts, referrals, and market intelligence
- Identify and research prospective acquisition targets, ownership groups, independent operators, and regional chains
- Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective sellers, including owners not actively marketing their businesses
- Establish long-term relationships with business owners and operators to position Circle K as a preferred acquirer
- Qualify acquisition opportunities by evaluating store performance, real estate, fuel arrangements, competition, capital requirements, and seller expectations
- Lead early-stage acquisition discussions and negotiate valuation, transaction structure, and key business terms
- Partner with Finance, Operations, Fuels, Legal, Real Estate, Construction, Environmental, and other stakeholders
- Provide information and guidance for financial analysis and acquisition recommendations
- Prepare and present acquisition opportunities, transaction rationale, and deal considerations for internal review and approval
- Coordinate purchase agreements, due diligence, environmental review, licensing, escrow, and closing activities
- Maintain seller relationships and resolve issues affecting transaction execution
- Manage the acquisition pipeline and follow up consistently with prospective targets
- Develop knowledge of the assigned territory, ownership structures, transactions, competitive activity, and market valuations
- Represent Circle K professionally and confidentially with external stakeholders
- Travel throughout the assigned territory to meet owners, evaluate opportunities, conduct market reviews, and support transactions
- Perform other duties supporting Circle K’s acquisition and growth objectives
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field preferred; relevant professional experience may be substituted for formal education
- 3+ years of experience in acquisitions, business development, investment sales, commercial brokerage, M&A origination, business brokerage, or another transaction-oriented role involving proactive deal sourcing
- Demonstrated success generating business opportunities through cold calling, direct outreach, networking, and relationship development
- Experience sourcing and developing off-market opportunities strongly preferred
- Experience in convenience retail, petroleum, multi-unit retail, commercial real estate, investment sales, or other fragmented owner-operated industries preferred
- Strong business and financial acumen, including understanding of operating performance, valuation, real estate, and transaction economics
- Ability to build relationships with business owners and advance opportunities through negotiation and transaction execution
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, persistent, and comfortable working independently in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a large prospect pipeline and multiple active transactions simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard business applications
- Knowledge of convenience store, petroleum, or retail real estate industries desirable but not required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory, including overnight travel as necessary
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities under the ADA and applicable state or local laws
- Assistance completing application forms or participating in the application process, upon request
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Hard Skills
Acquisition StrategyMarket ResearchTransaction StructuringValuation AnalysisPipeline Management
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivationPersistence
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
Industry Keywords
Convenience StorePetroleumCommercial Real EstateInvestment SalesMulti-Unit Retail