VP of Export Market Development

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries. Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

Job Summary

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Oversees the sales and planning of all protein exports from North America
• Provides leadership in evaluating and bringing to market new strategic partnerships and initiatives
• Oversees and is responsible in the order entry documentation process
• Coordinates and manages container purchasing with freight group
• Develops position management in commodities position management and transparency
• Strategic planning and growth model
• Develop and managed export put throughs in facilities
• Responsibility on strategizing 3 to 5 years goals for the Export commodities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ year in commodities or Agriculture
• Bachelor's Degree of Science preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual preferred
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral
• Standard VP level qualifications
• Prior CBOT futures trading experience
• Knowledge of Agriculture commodity markets; international sales; import/export.
• Work well with others in a team environment.
• Work well with all levels of the corporation
• Highly organized; superior time management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Self-motivated; self-starter; conscientious; good work ethic.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

• Travels to offsite locations - Frequently (21%-50%)
• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly (at least 51%)
  
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly (at lease 51%)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet. - Occasionally (Up to 20%)
• Weight and Force - Up to 10 lbs - Frequently (21% -51%)

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

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