Executive Director of State & Industry Relations

American Soybean Assocication

12d • $135,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The American Soybean Association (ASA) seeks an executive director of state and industry relations. The position will create strategies and implement plans to retain, secure and grow funding that will increase ASA resources and capabilities by developing strategic alliances with soy states, agribusiness and allied industries. This person will lead and manage ASA’s state & industry relations team, collaborate across ASA departments, with the board of directors and soy state affiliate members, and build effective relationships with industry partners and agribusinesses. ASA is a national trade association that advocates on behalf of U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international trade issues. It is the collective voice of nearly 500,000 producers in the 30 primary soybean -producing states, represented by 26 state affiliate members. ASA has offices in both St. Louis, Missouri, and Washington, D.C. This position may be based in either St. Louis or Washington, D.C. depending on the successful candidate, and reports to the CEO.

Requirements

• Experience (10 -15 years minimum) in positions of progressive responsibility in sales and business development and/or fundraising with a demonstrated record of accomplishment in revenue generation and growth
• Proven history of leadership, sales, and relationship -building capabilities, along with a track record managing a successful team
• Background in agribusiness or related industry and/or familiarity with U.S. agriculture and federal policy process
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with a demonstrated understanding of marketing principles
• Excellent project management skills with attention to detail and the ability to coordinate workflow, determine priorities, meet deadlines and effectively balance competing demands
• Experience developing and managing budgets and hiring, training, developing, supervising and appraising staff
• Understanding of U.S. agricultural and food landscape and policy
• Relevant computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Exceptional organizational and collaborative skills
• Can -do attitude
• Team -oriented approach
• 25% to 35% travel
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field

Nice To Haves

• Trade association experience a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($135,000 to $175,000) commensurate with experience and workplace location (i.e., St. Louis or DC)
• Benefits including medical, dental, paid time off, 401K plan with employer match, maternity/paternity leave, and flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week
• An opportunity to join a respected advocacy organization with a 105 -year track record of success
• Ability to lead an outstanding team (currently 5 members of the state & industry relations team)
• Satisfaction in knowing you make a difference for U.S. soybean farmers, who provide food, feed, fuel, and biobased products to consumers domestically and around the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director