Business Development Advisor, North America

Cargill

. Develop and implement strategies for designated key customers to expand demand, improve margin growth, and extend strategic partnerships .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $134,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing customer strategies, enhancing partnerships, and driving revenue growth through effective project management and market insights. Possesses strong collaboration skills to foster internal networks and deliver tailored solutions that align with customer objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket Insight AnalysisStrategic Partnership Development

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Hard Skills

Customer Strategy DevelopmentValue Proposition DefinitionMarket Trend AnalysisPerformance Indicator ArticulationCulinary Expertise

Soft Skills

CollaborationStorytellingThought Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeCulinary Degree

Industry Keywords

Yum BrandsTaco BellCompetitive MarketsCustomer ExperienceStrategic Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement strategies for designated key customers to expand demand, improve margin growth, and extend strategic partnerships
Establish long-term customer partnerships and clarify mid-to-long-term customer needs
Develop and agree on specifications of customer requirements
Collect external market insights to understand competitors and influence trends
Define and deliver customer value propositions
Build and nurture internal networks to deliver optimal solutions
Lead collaboration with internal stakeholders and define long-term strategy
Use tailored storytelling to inspire customers and support their strategic objectives
Provide expert thought leadership and identify issues or problems through research and interpretation
Collaborate with the Global Partner Innovation Leader for Yum Brands, customers, and Cargill innovation teams to identify emerging consumer, menu, operational, and supply chain opportunities
Foster internal partnerships that enable a seamless One Cargill customer experience
Support revenue, margin, volume, and strategic growth objectives across the account portfolio
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of six years of related work experience
Strong project management skills
Experience understanding customer context, uncovering customer key performance indicators, articulating customer objectives, and adding value to partnerships
Experience in business development in highly competitive, mature markets
Culinary degree or significant experience in the field (preferred)
Experience working with and established relationships with Taco Bell and Yum Brands more broadly (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive award
Comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked