Senior Business Development Manager

Company: J.R. Simplot
Location: Boise
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.SummaryThis role reports to the VP, Business Development and Optimization for AgriBusiness and is responsible for providing leadership in the execution of the business development and optimization programs and processes across all business segments. This role is key in evaluating, selecting, progressing, and implementing critical growth strategies through advanced market research and analytics, financial modeling, due diligence, integration planning, and comprehensive project management.Key Responsibilities Business Development/Market Analytics: Assist in the execution of the business development process and the deployment of key strategic initiatives as developed by the Business Unit Leadership Team, to include but not limited to: M&A opportunities, new product offerings, joint venture arrangements, business and operational optimization studies, and the development of tactical business growth/diversification plans. Support efforts to scan business environment for potential acquisitions that align to strategic growth goals and compliment other pipeline opportunities.
Financial Modeling and Reviews: Conduct new business development reviews of potential opportunities that include strategic, market, operational and financial feasibility assessments. Create dynamic financial forecast models that provide critical quantitative and qualitative analyses to determine the various financial aspects of potential investments, including synergy assessment, profitability analysis, and pro forma modeling utilizing various valuation methodologies and measurements (IRR, ROE, ROA, payback period, discounted cash flows, etc.).
Negotiations: Participate in the negotiations and execution of business proposals, licensing agreements and other agreements. Project/Program Management: Direct/coordinate activities during the due diligence and integration phases of M&A activities. Coordinate and lead meetings with Senior management, including the creation and delivery of executive summaries for appropriate parties. Manage external advisors/consultants. Work closely with business teams, internal functional experts (e.g., legal, accounting, tax, etc.), and outside advisors to support execution, obtain senior management approvals, ensure transaction closing and support integration efforts. Facilitate post-initiative debrief sessions to analyze findings and to support the continuous improvements of Business Development processes and procedures. Assist in building executive level presentations for AgriBusiness strategy and business update presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned by Vice President, Corporate Development.Typical Education Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university. Master's degree in business and/or related field preferred. Relevant Experience 3+ years related experience and/or training in M&A for Manager Level
6+ years related experience and/or training in M&A for Senior Manager Level
Activities with an emphasis on financial analysis/modeling, due diligence and integration work.
Strong knowledge of Excel and the application of finance and accounting concepts, including industry-standard valuation methodologies. Formal training in financial modeling either through course or an employer's training program and experience translating raw financial and operating data into concise, informative reports, and communicating and explaining the results in plain language is required. Exposure to evaluating agricultural businesses is strongly preferred; you have the drive to digest all available information to develop a comprehensive work product and gain understanding of underlying drivers of business. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals at all levels of the organization. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with aggressive timelines.Job Requisition ID:15450Travel Required:Up to 50%Location(s):Simplot Headquarters - BoiseCountry:United States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **

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