Who we Are:
Yesway, Inc. (“Yesway” or the “Company") (Nasdaq: YSWY), is an award-winning convenience store operator established in 2015 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. With 424 stores across nine states in the Midwest and Southwest, Yesway is renowned for its iconic foodservice offerings, diverse grocery selections, and private-label products, including Allsup’s deep-fried burrito. Through strategic acquisitions, new store developments, and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Yesway continues to solidify its position as one of the leading convenience retailers in the United States. For more information, visit www.yesway.com.
The Opportunity:
Yesway is seeking an AcquisitionAnalyst to join our team. This position will play a key role in supporting Yesway’s growth strategy by evaluating new site development opportunities in the convenience store sector. The Acquisition Analyst will participate in all phases of the investment lifecycle, including market research, financial modeling, due diligence, transaction execution, and post-acquisition performance monitoring.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop and analyze financial models for prospective acquisitions, with a focus on operational feasibility and investment returns.
- Coordinate acquisition due diligence processes, including preparing due diligence materials, seller Q&A, managing third-party advisors and consultants, and working closely with internal stakeholders across departments.
- Support transaction execution, including documentation, coordination with advisors, and closing activities.
- Prepare investment committee memoranda and presentations for senior leadership.
- Conduct market research to identify high-potential geographic markets and acquisition targets using demographic, traffic, and competitive data.
- Use Placer AI to evaluate potential site performance and market dynamics.
- Analyze acquisition performance post-close to continuously improve underwriting assumptions.
- Support due diligence efforts for site dispositions, as requested.
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses and support special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting, analytics, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in acquisitions, corporate development, investment analysis, private equity, investment banking, or a related field, preferably within retail, convenience store, or commercial real estate sectors.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required; experience with data analytics platforms, Placer AI, and other financial modeling tools is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with self-motivated learning ability.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, positive, and results-oriented mindset with flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and deadlines.
- Willingness to travel periodically for site visits and market due diligence.
***We do not provide sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a fullâtime basis without restriction.***
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Savings Account
- Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Supplemental
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident Coverage
- Pet Care Plan
- Legal Insurance
Yesway is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-BM2 #LI-ONSITE