For over five decades, Minn-Dak has been a pioneer in processing and marketing specialty crops from the Upper Great Plains—the region comprising Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota—and beyond. Operating from well-established facilities in Grand Forks, ND and Dickinson, ND, Minn-Dak supplies high-quality mustard and buckwheat ingredients to the global food industry.
Position Summary
The Business Development Manager will work closely with the General Manager to develop and implement business and sales plans for Minn Dak Growers, to support overall organizational goals and sales targets. This position will involve prospecting new potential clients and managing and maintaining long-term relationships with existing clients.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Develop and implement business and sales plans for Minn Dak Growers to support overall organization goals and sales targets, in conjunction with General Manager
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring their satisfaction and addressing concerns promptly
- Constantly seek new business opportunities
- Attend tradeshows to create business development and networking opportunities
- Work with customers to problem-solve and develop tailored solutions based on business needs
- Maintain industry awareness regarding technical developments via networking, personal development and training
- Provide reports and collaborate with the U.S. Board of Directions as required
- Supports the U.S. N.D. Health & Safety Programs
- Other duties as required
Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of mustard and buckwheat milling industry
- Outstanding communication, organizational and time management skills
- Self-starter and highly motivated individual capable of creating long term relationships
- Ability to work independently and unsupervised as well as within a team environment
- Proven ability to build and implement profitable growth tactics, actions, and strategies in the business.
- Ability to travel overseas as required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness, marketing, sales or related field preferred
- 3 – 5 years’ sales experience, specific industry experience an asset
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid passport
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