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Land O'Lakes Venture37 · 1 month ago

Business Development & Strategic Planning Director

Arden Hills, MN (USA)

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $299K/yr

10+ years exp

Land O'Lakes Venture37 is a part of a Fortune 250 cooperative focused on transforming the agricultural retail sector. The Director will lead a team to shape strategies for growth and optimize operations, engaging with clients on critical decisions including mergers and acquisitions.

AgricultureAgTechMarketingTrading Platform

Responsibilities

Support and develop a multidisciplinary team of experts, consultants, and support staff

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Serve as the advisor for clients navigating capital investments, partnerships, acquisitions, and operational transformations

Ensure client satisfaction through tailored solutions, clear communication, and measurable outcomes

Manage the full lifecycle of consulting projects, from inception to execution

Qualification

Ag retail consultingStrategic planningTeam managementClient engagementAgricultural expertiseProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCollaborationWork ethic

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Agri-Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field. Significant ag retail business management experience can be considered in lieu of a degree

10 or more years of experience in grain, feed, and/or agronomy; inclusive of experience within ag retail

Previous experience managing a team of professionals

10 or more years of experience in ag retail consulting or senior leadership within ag retail divisions

This position requires traveling up to 50% on average

Ability to work in the Arden Hills, MN office

Proficient in engaging with clients and managing relationships

Ability to translate strategic thinking into actionable client programs

Skilled at managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Demonstrates a strong work ethic and high level of integrity

Exceptional skills in listening, speaking, presenting, and written communication

Effective collaboration with all levels within client organizations

Utilizes insight analysis to develop hypotheses and recommendations