Business Director Pea Protein & Cottonseed - Decatur, IL

Business Director Pea Protein & Cottonseed - Decatur, IL
This is an exempt position

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 Pea and Cotton Business Director will execute its growth plan as well as be responsible for driving the overall financial performance of the businesses. Additionally, the position will interact with global colleagues, including sales, marketing, R&D, supply chain, operations, regulatory, legal and CD&D. The position reports directly to the VP, Protein North America and will be located in Decatur, IL

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the profit and loss of the pea protein and cotton protein businesses
• Lead the development of the annual strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives.
• Contribute to a zero is possible driven colleague safety and food safety culture.
• Collaborate with all company functions to drive growth initiatives
• Work with leadership to establish goals and objectives and guide the business during stable or changing market conditions
• Recommend market growth strategies for the business through new product innovation.
• 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 revenue growth through successful collaboration with ADM sales, business development, operations, 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 co-products by finding new uses and diversifying the customer base

Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Exhibits strong leadership and project management skills
• Entrepreneurial owners mindset
• Excellent collaborator and team player
• Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and maintain flexibility to adjust to achieve organizational goals in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels inside and outside of the organization
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs
• The position requires 20% travel and a strong work ethic

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of P&L management experience in food ingredients or related sector
• Experience developing business strategies
• Experience in Go to Market strategies
• Food Ingredient technical acumen
• Strategic “hunter” mentality

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager- Gregory Dodson    ​
Recruiter- Amy Schroeder

 

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.