Commercial Business Manager - Protein - Decatur, IL

Position Summary:
Within the Nutrition business unit, the plant-based protein business has a mission to be the global leader in non-meat based proteins, developing novel solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers. The Soy Flour & Grits and CoProducts Business Manager will execute its growth plan as well as be responsible for driving the overall performance of the flour & grits business and optimize CoProducts revenue. Additionally, the position will interact with global colleagues, including sales, marketing, R&D, supply chain, operations, regulatory, legal and technical services. The position reports directly to the VP, Protein North America and will be located in Decatur, IL

Responsibilities:Contribute to a zero is possible driven colleague safety and food safety culture.Assist in the development of the annual strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives.Collaborate with all company functions to drive growth initiativesWork with leadership to establish goals and objectives and guide the business during stable or changing market conditionsDetermine go-to-market strategies for the business and drive growth projects, including new products.Perform competitive intelligence analysis and identify potential merger and acquisition opportunities.Identify and understand key drivers for markets which your product line serves, using this information to maximize profitability and cash flow.Provide leadership to drive supply chain strategy and collaborative efforts inside and outside of ADM, managing all phases of the business through to approval and implementation.Drive sales through successful collaboration with ADM sales force, business development, operations, technical services, CD&D as well as R & D.Collaborate with various colleagues including supply chain in daily decision making.Support global sales force by providing product information and addressing specific customer needs.Drive revenue of CoProducts by finding new uses and diversifying the customer baseBack up to other protein business managers in their absence.Requirements:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customersExhibits strong leadership and project management skillsEntrepreneurial owners mindsetExcellent collaborator and team playerDemonstrates ability to work under pressure and maintain flexibility to adjust to achieve organizational goals in a fast-paced environmentAbility to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels inside and outside of the organizationAbility to solve problems independentlyWorking knowledge of Microsoft programs The position requires 20% travel and a strong work ethicRequired Experience:Minimum of 3 years of P&L management experienceExperience developing business strategiesExperience in Go to Market strategiesFood Ingredient technical acumenStrategic “hunter” mentalityExcited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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