What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP, Latin American Business Development position at Seaboard?
Seaboard Overseas and Trading Group (SOTG)
A globally integrated leader in agricultural commodity trading, processing, and logistics.
Our Approach
We have a vertically integrated approach spanning procurement, transportation, and processing to ensure quality, consistency, and supply chain efficiency.
Business Development Opportunities
- Research, identify, and propose business development opportunities and projects within the Latin American region.
- Identify potential partnerships and establish strategic joint ventures when determined to be most appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead due diligence efforts for proposed acquisitions or mergers.
- Assist affiliate location General Managers and other key senior executives in developing, executing, and achieving short- and long-term strategic business plans.
- Review and approve affiliate annual budgets and long-range financial plans.
- Review recurring management reports and evaluate opportunities to improve standardization, streamlining data collection, breadth of information, and introduce best-in-class KPI tracking and benchmarking.
Requirements
- University degree in a related field required.
- 7 years' experience working with industrial food manufacturing companies, either in a managerial or transaction advisory role.
- Understanding of agricultural commodity markets required.
- Experience with working in a commercial, industrial, or logistical operation in a developing country.
- Experience with food distribution and processing is preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish and English is required.
