North America Plant-Based Protein Growth Lead

ADM; Decatur (IL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ADM's Nutrition unit in Decatur, IL seeks a Market Development Manager to drive growth of North America Protein, collaborating with sales, marketing, regulatory, and CD&D teams.

The role involves evaluating market data, prioritizing opportunities, and partnering with commercial leaders to align product launches with strategic goals; travel up to 20% is required. You will lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced matrix organization and contribute to shaping market strategies.

Formación

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to consolidate raw data into clear, prioritized action items.
• Strong presenter/communicator within and outside the organization.
• Comfortable with analytics; experience with Salesforce and AI tools preferred.
• Effective in a matrix organization; capable of leading and collaborating.
• Entrepreneurial owner mindset and strong leadership skills.
• Excellent collaborator and team player; capable of building relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to fast-paced goals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite; willing to travel 20%.
• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum 3 years in sales/market strategy/food ingredients.

Responsabilidades

• Assess market data, trade flows, government contracts, and market studies to set go-to-market priorities.
• Perform market and customer mapping; identify high-potential customers and prioritize opportunities.
• Monitor progress of new customer pipeline and assist with vetting and outreach.
• Determine priority customers for new ingredient product launches; support cross-functional launches.
• Partner with commercial leaders to align product line priorities and strategic goals.
• Balance growth priorities with industry trends and asset capabilities; drive sales with ADM teams.

Conocimientos

Communication

Data analysis

Sales collaboration

Salesforce experience

AI tools familiarity

Leadership

Team player

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Herramientas

Salesforce

AI tools

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

ADM's Nutrition unit in Decatur, IL seeks a Market Development Manager to drive growth of North America Protein, collaborating with sales, marketing, regulatory, and CD&D teams.

The role involves evaluating market data, prioritizing opportunities, and partnering with commercial leaders to align product launches with strategic goals; travel up to 20% is required. You will lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced matrix organization and contribute to shaping market strategies.