Commercial Business Manager - Protein - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Commercial Business Manager - Protein - Decatur, IL

Company Name:	Archer Daniels Midland
Location:	Decatur, IL United States
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	02/16/2026
Expire Date:	03/18/2026
Job Categories:	Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Government and Policy, Legal, Sales, Transportation, Purchasing, Executive Management, Logistics

Job Description

Commercial Business Manager - Protein - Decatur, IL
Commercial Business Manager - Protein - Decatur, IL

Position Summary:
Within the Nutrition business unit, the plant-based protein business has a mission to be the global leader in non-meat based proteins, developing novel solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers. The Soy Flour & Grits and CoProducts Business Manager will execute its growth plan as well as be responsible for driving the overall performance of the flour & grits business and optimize CoProducts revenue. Additionally, the position will interact with global colleagues, including sales, marketing, R&D, supply chain, operations, regulatory, legal and technical services. The position reports directly to the VP, Protein North America and will be located in Decatur, IL

Responsibilities:

Contribute to a zero is possible driven colleague safety and food safety culture.
Assist in the development of the annual strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives.
Collaborate with all company functions to drive growth initiatives
Work with leadership to establish goals and objectives and guide the business during stable or changing market conditions
Determine go-to-market strategies for the business and drive growth projects, including new products.
Perform competitive intelligence analysis and identify potential merger and acquisition opportunities.
Identify and understand key drivers for markets which your product line serves, using this information to maximize profitability and cash flow.
Provide leadership to drive supply chain strategy and collaborative efforts inside and outside of ADM, managing all phases of the business through to approval and implementation.
Drive sales through successful collaboration with ADM sales force, business development, operations, technical services, CD&D as well as R & D.
Collaborate with various colleagues including supply chain in daily decision making.
Support global sales force by providing product information and addressing specific customer needs.
Drive revenue of CoProducts by finding new uses and diversifying the customer base
Back up to other protein business managers in their absence.

Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Exhibits strong leadership and project management skills
Entrepreneurial owners mindset
Excellent collaborator and team player
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure and maintain flexibility to adjust to achieve organizational goals in a fast-paced environment
Ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with people at all levels inside and outside of the organization
Ability to solve problems independently
Working knowledge of Microsoft programs
The position requires 20% travel and a strong work ethic

Required Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of P&L management experience
Experience developing business strategies
Experience in Go to Market strategies
Food Ingredient technical acumen
Strategic “hunter” mentality

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Company Name:

Archer Daniels Midland

Website:

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Company Description:

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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