Commercial Business Manager - Protein - Decatur, IL
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Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, 62523, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Illinois Ag
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
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Management
Operations Manager, Business Management, Business Analyst
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** Job Description*
* ** Commercial Business Manager - Protein - Decatur, IL*
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* Position Summary:
** Within the Nutrition business unit, the plant-based protein business has a mission to be the global leader in non-meat based proteins, developing novel solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers. The Soy Flour & Grits and CoProducts Business Manager will execute its growth plan as well as be responsible for driving the overall performance of the flour & grits business and optimize CoProducts revenue.
Additionally, the position will interact with global colleagues, including sales, marketing, R&D, supply chain, operations, regulatory, legal and technical services. The position reports directly to the VP, Protein North America and will be located in Decatur, IL
** Responsibilities:
*** Contribute to a zero is possible driven colleague safety and food safety culture.
* Assist in the development of the annual strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives.
* Collaborate with all company functions to drive growth initiatives
* Work with leadership to establish goals and objectives and guide the business during stable or changing market conditions
* Determine go-to-market strategies for the business and drive growth projects, including new products.
* Perform competitive intelligence analysis and identify potential merger and acquisition opportunities.
* Identify and understand key drivers for markets which your product line serves, using this information to maximize profitability and cash flow.
* Provide leadership to drive supply chain strategy and collaborative efforts inside and outside of ADM, managing all phases of the business through to approval and implementation.
* Drive sales through successful collaboration with ADM sales force, business development, operations, technical services, CD&D as well as R &
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* Collaborate with various colleagues including supply chain in daily decision making.
* Support global sales force by providing product information and addressing specific customer needs.
* Drive revenue of CoProducts by finding new uses and diversifying the customer base
* Back up to other protein business managers in their absence.
** Requirements:
*** Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
* Exhibits strong leadership and project management skills
* Entrepreneurial owners mindset
* Excellent collaborator and team player
* Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and maintain flexibility to adjust to achieve organizational goals in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels inside and outside of the organization
* Ability to solve problems independently
* Working knowledge of Microsoft programs
* The position requires 20% travel and a strong work ethic
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* Required Experience:
*** Minimum of 3 years of P&L management experience
* Experience developing business strategies
* Experience in Go to Market strategies
* Food Ingredient technical acumen
* Strategic "hunter" mentality ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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