North America Platform Growth Leader (Agrifood)

DLG e.V.; Canada; On-site; CAD 295,000 - 366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategic leadership role

Influence on growth strategy

Autonomy with strategic direction

Global agri-food network access

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DLG Markets seeks a senior leader to take full accountability for North America’s strategic, operational, and financial performance. You will expand platform business and position DLG as a premier agri-food partner across Canada, the USA, and Mexico, interfacing with the global DLG network.

The role requires a strong entrepreneurial mindset, proven leadership, and a track record in business development, with fluency in English and a readiness to travel across North America.

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, agricultural sciences, or a related field.
• Proven senior leadership experience with full business responsibility.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated success in business development and growth environments.
• Experience in trade fairs, platform businesses, or the agri-food sector is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage.
• High willingness to travel across North America.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the long-term strategy for North America, including growth, partnerships, and market positioning.
• Develop and scale existing trade fair formats and platforms while launching new formats tailored to regional market needs.
• Identify and execute strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and potential acquisitions.
• Connect North American stakeholders with global DLG platforms and drive internationalization.
• Build and maintain strong relations with industry leaders and key accounts from North America.
• Build and maintain relationships with government bodies and associations.
• Ensure operational excellence in exhibitions, conferences, and business platforms.
• Lead and structure a high-performing team with clear accountability.
• Take full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Business development

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

University degree in business administration or related field

Job description

DLG Markets seeks a senior leader to take full accountability for North America’s strategic, operational, and financial performance. You will expand platform business and position DLG as a premier agri-food partner across Canada, the USA, and Mexico, interfacing with the global DLG network.

The role requires a strong entrepreneurial mindset, proven leadership, and a track record in business development, with fluency in English and a readiness to travel across North America.