Manager Digital Ag Business Development

Manager Digital Ag Business Development

The Digital Agriculture Innovations Lab at Iowa State University (ISU) is seeking applicants for a Manager of Business Development to lead external engagement, partner stewardship, and business development initiatives in the rapidly growing field of digital agriculture. This position will play a key role in building and maintaining strong partnerships with industry, government, and other stakeholders to drive program innovations, create new engagement opportunities, and positively impact workforce development in agriculture and ag technology.

Key responsibilities include :

• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, industry partners, government agencies, businesses, and associations.
• Collaborate with internal ISU stakeholders to align with external-facing outcomes.
• Connect clients to resources by leveraging industry, business, and research expertise.
• Manage sponsorships and stewardship and outward-facing Digital Ag Innovation Lab projects.
• Provide strategic and technical expertise to support diverse industry partnerships.
• Measure project effectiveness, return on investment, and alignment with mission.
• Track emerging funding opportunities and align activities with outreach goals.
• Deliver pitches, workshops, and senior-level outreach engagements.
• Promote ISU's digital agriculture brand through industry engagement and sponsorship development.

In this role, you will be at the intersection of agriculture and technology by building connections, driving innovation, and delivering real impact for industry and communities. You'll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of partners, while leveraging Iowa State's world-class resources. If you thrive on collaboration, enjoy turning complex challenges into practical solutions, and want to see your work directly influence the growth and success of the agriculture industry, this position offers you an exciting platform to make a difference.

This is an initial three-year term position, with expectation for renewal based on availability of funding. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, please apply before September 27th, 2025.