Job Description:

• Establish a trusted relationship with cooperative CEOs, Board Chairs and other leaders to gather and share insights & deliver value-added services
• Partner with cooperative leaders to facilitate Governing for Excellence training modules
• Set strategy for, design, and facilitate regional ag member engagements, events and forums
• Collaborate with internal partners to bring relevant thought leadership topics and conversations to Member Owners
• Collaborate with Land O’Lakes market facing team including Retail Growth Services, Winfield United
• Partner with the Government Relations team to provide opportunities for Member Owners to amplify their voice and advocate for important policies for agriculture
• Assist with event execution when a policy maker is visiting a Member Owner or hosting a policy round-table event

Requirements:

• 4-year degree (preferred degree in business or agriculture) or equivalent work experience
• 7 or more years of experience connecting and engaging with cooperative leadership and farmers
• Demonstrated ability to quickly develop and maintain relationships with credibility
• Demonstrated strong executive presence by exhibiting confidence and professionalism in interactions with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Influence without authority by effectively persuading and guiding others
• Ability to conduct consultative conversations to understand opportunities, needs, and ways to strengthen partnerships
• Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skillsets
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• life & disability insurance
• education assistance
• 401k
• well-being resources