Senior Dairy Business Advisor

Job Description:

• Serve as a trusted business consultant and risk management specialist for Land O'Lakes Dairy Member Owners
• Help members strengthen profitability, improve financial knowledge, and manage market volatility
• Leverage proprietary tools to deliver farm financial and risk management consulting services
• Develop customized risk management strategies using DRP, LRP, forward contracting, and revenue and margin management tools
• Develop and deliver thought leadership, insights, and educational materials
• Translate complex market, financial, and risk information into actionable business decisions
• Build and maintain trusted relationships as the primary advisor for financial and risk management services
• Facilitate on-farm profit team meetings
• Establish Land O'Lakes as a trusted source of dairy business expertise through industry events, podcasts, publications, and educational programs
• Coordinate with the broader MR team to understand member needs
• Work cross-functionally to identify needs and develop solutions
• Develop industry and membership financial analyses and insights for senior management
• Contribute member insights and field feedback to consulting tools and services
• Lead implementation and adoption of programs, tools, and member solutions across assigned territories
• Represent Land O'Lakes at industry meetings, conferences, trade shows, and member events
• Support sustainability, profitability, and business management programs
• Collaborate with Purina, WinField United, and other business units to strengthen member engagement and performance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Dairy Science, Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in the dairy or agricultural industry with demonstrated expertise in risk management, agricultural finance, consulting, insurance, marketing, or business management
• Proven track record of consultative sales, business development, and relationship management
• Strong understanding of dairy farm financial statements, cost of production analysis, risk management strategies, and market fundamentals
• Experience presenting complex financial and market concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and drive results across cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Licensed or ability to obtain applicable insurance licenses as required
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned territory, including occasional overnight travel
• Eligible to work in the United States, based on the posting location 'Virtual (USA)'

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and disability insurance
• Education assistance
• 401(k)
• Well-being resources
• Holiday pay
• Employee development programs