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Land O'Lakes, Inc. · 1 week ago

Corporate Strategy Associate

Arden Hills, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$108K/yr - $162K/yr

4+ years exp

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. The Corporate Strategy Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of corporate strategic plans while partnering with internal business partners to manage critical growth initiatives.

AgricultureAnimal FeedFood DeliveryFood ProcessingNutrition

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of corporate strategic plans in alignment with organizational goals, market trends, and competitive dynamics

Continuously assess and refine strategies to ensure responsiveness to evolving business landscapes

Partner with Economic Research team to develop comprehensive market analysis, including competitor benchmarking, industry trends, and customer insights

Translate findings into actionable recommendations to inform strategic decision-making processes

Support strategic initiatives sponsored by executive leadership, with primary focus on growth, in consulting-like engagements

Develop rigorous, fact-based, quantitative analyses to support recommendations

Build and manage relationships with company executives, supporting and influencing decisions aligned with enterprise and business unit strategy

Collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority to drive business decisions and advance long-term strategic efforts

Qualification

Strategic PlanningMarket AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisBusiness AcumenCuriosityCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Required

BA or higher

4 or more years of broad-based business/commercial experience with a strong preference to strategy and/or consulting – will consider someone in finance, marketing, or supply chain

Track record of outstanding performance while working on high-impact projects and initiatives, including project management experience

Curious & Analytical – Intellectually curious with a proven ability to dig beyond surface-level information, conduct primary/secondary research, analyze complex data, and synthesize insights into actionable business implications

Driven & Results-Oriented – Highly motivated self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and flexibility to manage multiple priorities; committed to delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes

Problem solver – Skilled at transforming ambiguity into clarity by framing complex challenges into structured questions and actionable steps to validate or disprove hypotheses

Strong Collaborator – Trusted team player with a track record of quickly building credibility and influencing cross-functional teams; adept at partnering with business leaders to drive alignment and execution

Excellent Communicator – Demonstrates professional confidence and clarity in verbal communication and presentations; proven ability to articulate complex business strategies effectively to executive leadership

Business Acumen – Skilled in applying quantitative and qualitative strategic and financial frameworks to evaluate growth opportunities; brings foundational knowledge across key disciplines such as marketing, supply chain, and finance/accounting

Preferred

MBA - preferred

Food and/or agribusiness industry experience – preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Life & disability insurance

Education assistance

A 401k

A variety of well-being resources

Prorated PTO

Holiday pay

Employee development programs

Prorated education assistance

A 401(k)

Company

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Founded in 1921

Minnesota City, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.landolakesinc.com/

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