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Vice President, Sales – USA & International Markets

Agropur · Eden Prairie, MN · 4 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

Job Summary

The Vice President, Sales – USA & International Markets is responsible for developing and executing the commercial sales strategy for Agropur Ingredients outside of Canada. This role includes accelerating the integration and growth of a new portfolio of value-added whey and milk proteins, ensuring the continued valorization of the company's commodity portfolio, and driving new customer development and market expansion.

Strategic Commercial Mandate

  • Accelerate the integration and growth of a new portfolio of value-added whey and milk proteins through region-specific commercial strategies aligned with customer needs, application requirements, and market maturity.
  • Ensure continued, disciplined valorization of Agropur’s commodity portfolio, including whey, permeate, and lactose, while managing market volatility and optimizing customer and channel mix.
  • Develop new customer bases globally, expanding Agropur’s commercial footprint beyond existing relationships and systematically opening new end-use segments, customers, and strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all sales organizations outside Canada, including the United States, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, and own the deployment of a Key Strategic Account (KSA) methodology, ensuring consistent, value-driven account management across all regions.
  • Oversee the Customer Experience (CX) organization, embedding a customer-centric mindset and ensuring service excellence supports commercial growth objectives.
  • Contribute to enterprise-level decisions related to portfolio strategy, growth prioritization, commercial investment, and long-term value creation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or related field required.
  • MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
  • 12–15+ years of senior sales and commercial leadership experience in dairy ingredients, food ingredients, nutrition, feed, or commodity-based industries.
  • Proven success leading multi-region or global sales organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to grow both existing accounts and new customer bases.
  • Experience implementing disciplined key account or strategic account frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of international trade, customer structures, and regional market dynamics.

Qualifications

  • Enterprise-level sales leader with strong strategic and execution discipline.
  • High commercial judgment in pricing, contracts, and risk management.
  • Ability to lead change, standardize commercial practices, and elevate sales capabilities globally.
  • Strong executive presence and credibility with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

  • Strategic thinking and execution.
  • Customer relationship management.
  • Market analysis and strategy development.
  • Change management.
  • Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Health and wellness programs.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

About Agropur

Agropur is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and origins. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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