Varsity Brands

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VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year. OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com. WORK TYPE: Remote WORK HOURS: Fulltime Exempt TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 20% PAY: $150,000.00 + $30k annual target bonus This is a two-year, project-based opportunity YOUR OPPORTUNITY Varsity Spirit is seeking a Strategic M&A Manager to lead merger and acquisition (M&A) diligence and integration efforts that support Varsity’s continued growth and operational excellence. This highly visible role will report to the Director of Strategy and partner closely with leadership across Varsity Spirit. The Strategic M&A Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless transitions for acquired businesses—driving alignment, efficiency, and value creation from initial diligence through full integration. This is a two-year, project-based opportunity designed to provide meaningful enterprise exposure and strategic impact. Upon completion, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to interview for another role within Varsity Brands or leverage this experience to pursue future career opportunities with strong endorsement and support from leadership. WHAT YOU WILL DO The Strategic M&A Manager will partner with the Director of Strategy, executive leadership, and functional teams to manage the full lifecycle of M&A diligence and integration initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and bring a balance of strategic thinking, operational discipline, and collaborative leadership. Key areas of focus include: 1. M&A Diligence and Integration Leadership Lead end-to-end diligence and integration planning for acquisitions, ensuring business continuity and alignment with Varsity’s strategic goals. Coordinate cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Marketing, etc.) to assess risks, identify synergies, and develop actionable integration plans. Monitor and report on integration progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain momentum. 2. Project and Change Management Establish and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and deliverables across multiple workstreams. Serve as the central point of contact for integration communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accountability. Facilitate effective change management to help acquired teams successfully transition into the Varsity Spirit organization. 3. Strategic Partnership and Business Enablement Collaborate with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into practical, measurable outcomes. Support ongoing process improvements that enhance post-merger performance and long-term scalability. Capture and codify lessons learned from each transaction to strengthen Varsity’s M&A playbook. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Proven track record of successfully managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight timelines Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences—from detailed working sessions to leadership presentations A ‘hands on’ orientation to problem solving and pushing through ambiguity to concrete action Ability to shape stories with structure, data, and logic to make well-supported recommendations and communicate effectively to senior leaders Deep curiosity and humility that can lead to quickly learning the nuances of the Varsity Spirit business Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills for relationship building at all levels of the organization Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites Ability to work well independently and in collaboration with others Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 5 years of experience in management consulting, private equity, integration management, or related strategic project roles (M&A diligence or post-merger integration experience strongly preferred) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This job operates in a home office environment. Largely a sedentary role with ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT. OUR VALUES Service - We lead with heart. We champion community. Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose. Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions. Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it. Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community. Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do. OUR BENEFITS We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include: Comprehensive Health Care Benefits HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities Wellbeing Program 401(k) plan with company matching Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays Varsity Brands Ownership Program Employee Resource Groups St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment! Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.