Grain Market Development Executive
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Business
Client Relationship Management, Corporate Strategy -
Management
Client Relationship Management, Corporate Strategy, General Management
Advance Ontario grain markets as a senior executive with Grain Farmers of Ontario, connecting partnerships, stakeholder priorities, and strategic investments. Travel across Ontario, Canada, and internationally supports this work.
The Vice President, Strategic Development leads market development alongside research, innovation, agronomy, sustainability, communications, and member relations. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will identify opportunities, strengthen market access, and build relationships across government, industry, research, and value-chain organizations. Your leadership will align five departments with annual plans, budgets, and farmer-member value.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop domestic and international market development strategies
- Build government, research, industry, and value-chain relationships
- Evaluate partnerships, programs, investments, and organizational outcomes
- Lead cross-functional responses to emerging industry challenges
- Communicate priorities at boards, conferences, and meetings
- 11+ years in agriculture, agri-food, government, associations, research, or related sectors
- 5+ years of senior leadership experience
- Experience overseeing complex programs and partnerships
- Experience engaging boards, executives, and external stakeholders
- Sound financial judgment and organizational discipline
Bring market development, partnership leadership, agricultural knowledge, and strategic judgment to strengthen Ontario grain's competitiveness.
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