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Position Overview:

The Business Development Manager will assist with the management of grower relationships while collaboratively engaging with all CF departments to maximize communication and efficiency within the company. They will focus on meeting mid and long-term pig space needs to ensure the success of the entire production system. The Manager will reinforce and enhance CF's positive reputation within the swine industry and within the communities that CF conducts business.

From Our Manager:

"The person fulfilling this role will be successful by creating an environment of a win-win outcome with each interaction with our growers. This role is critical to ensure that each grower, no matter of tenure, feels connected to all parts of the organization and that their voices are heard."

• Hiring Manager

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve annual company space objectives, including innovation in nursery and grow-finish standards to maintain market competitiveness.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Contract Partners and the Service Team, addressing conflicts through field engagement and fostering collaboration.
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and the design of producer selection criteria to ensure alignment with company culture, values, and system requirements.
• Identify trends to support business growth and provide insights to leadership.
• Facilitate consistent communication and engagement with Contract Partners through individual, regional, and organizational meetings, collaborating across departments to optimize performance and achieve company goals.
• Document and review all interactions and communications with Contract Partners, including preparing detailed memos, contract renewal recommendations, and ensuring consistency and accuracy in grower communications.
• Stay informed on local and state regulations and provide regular updates on industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to the Business Development and Operations teams.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Production, and operational managers to forecast producer site needs, support contract compliance, and provide leadership to enhance overall business performance.
• This position will be a hybrid position with the majority of time spent meeting with people outside of the Sleepy Eye office with steady travel requirements to meet objectives. Some work in the evenings and on weekends is required. Office time would be approximately 20-40%.

What You Offer Us:

• Associate or bachelor's degree with a management based major is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive and varied experience in business management, including relationship management, real estate, sales, contract negotiation, production, finance, and/or marketing.
• Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with facility owners and government agency representatives.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and set schedules to meet company goals in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, ethical and honest representation, and self-motivation with independent judgment in contract, lease, and real estate negotiations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, with adequate technical skills to communicate effectively and manage administrative operations year-round.

What We Offer You:

• Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of the organization.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is $75,000 to $100,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

Reports To:

Director of Business Development

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.