CEO in Rochester

Job Description

Chief Executive Officer

Gpac has partnered with an agriculture company in New York looking to fill the role of CEO. The company is now embarking on the next phase of its growth strategy which will oversee the business target the development of higher margin activities with a heavy focus on business development in the dairy industry serving key customers in the mid-Atlantic market.

The CEO will report to the Board of Directors and be based in the company’s headquarters in New York, the CEO will have full responsibility for the following:

• All aspects of the organization’s operational and financial performance.  
• Working with the Senior Leadership Team and The Board, to further drive the strategic development and growth of the business.
• Identifying acquisition and other opportunities that are consistent with the strategic direction of the company.
• Maintaining and developing close relationships with employees, shareholder members, customers, and key strategic business partners.  

CEO Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will possess an entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational/leadership skills and preferred C-Suite experience.
• Knowledge and experience of developing and implementing profitable strategies in the agriculture and dairy industries is a must.
• Knowledge of the animal feed industry; specifically with dairy cattle
• Knowledge of organic commodities market buying, selling, trading in the US and International markets.
• Ability to drive sales of byproducts
• The preferred candidate will be a senior leader of exceptional caliber and vision with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to deliver competitive advantage.
• The candidate will have excellent communication and influencing skills with a proven track record of developing and maintaining effective relationships within the industries.

Pay:

• up to $250K base + bonus potential

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Ag opportunities, contact Mandi Kuehl with gpac at mandi.kuehl@gogpac.com or call 605-681-2031.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.