Business Development Manager, Co-Products

Business Development Manager, Co-Products

Location : Based in Decatur, IL

Reports to : Director, Co-Products & Ethanol

At Primient we are excited to be on a journey of evolution from our legacy co-products sales approach to an animal nutrition focused product and brand development trajectory.

As the Business Development Manager on our team you will focus on product development and innovation through a technical sales lens.

You will work cross functionally with internal commercial sales, R&D, regulatory, and operational teams to validate and scope market opportunities and Primient's ability to participate in them.

You will have a healthy balance of curiosity and desire for fact-based decisions as you champion opportunities to leadership within the Commodities Team and Senior Leadership Team for Primient.

Responsibilities :

• Actively analyze and research animal nutrition markets to identify opportunities for which corn based elements can provide a solution
• Collaborate with internal sales and operational teams to identify areas of opportunity that align well with Primient's customer demographic and operational capability
• Initiate research projects and partnerships with industry experts, universities, and consultants
• Project management of product developments or innovations selected to advance by leadership
• Actively participate in industry associations, innovation and product development platforms, and research projects pertaining to corn milling feedstuffs
• Technical sales strategy deployment and support

Experience :

• 10+ years of combined education or experience in animal sciences, nutrition / ration building, or technical sales of feedstuffs from corn milling / processing
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research projects, project management, and strong presentation skills
• Established accreditation or relationships with industry innovation incubators or universities
• Critical thinking, strong analytics and financial acumen
• Breadth of experience collaborating across functions is preferred (commercial, manufacturing, finance, ect)
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and influence others without authority

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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