Growth & Business Development Manager

COUNTRY VIEW FAMILY FARMS LLC • , IN

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About The Position

Country View Family Farms (CVFF), part of Clemens Food Group, is an agricultural operation focused on sow and piglet care, humane animal treatment, biosecurity, and operational excellence. CVFF partners with independent farmers and contract growers in its integrated pork production system.

The Growth & Business Development Manager will build relationships with farming communities and expand CVFF’s regional network of contract growers. The role involves helping farmers assess opportunities to grow their operations, while identifying growth opportunities, developing expansion plans, and supporting the future development of nursery, finishing, and wean-to-finish operations.

This is a field-focused position based in Indiana or Ohio, with frequent regional travel to farms, prospective grower sites, industry events, and partner meetings. The position represents Country View Family Farms in agricultural communities and works with cross-functional leaders and external partners to advance growth plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration, Animal Science, or a related field, or relevant industry background.
• 3–5 years of experience in agricultural business development, livestock production, or technical sales.
• Strong understanding of animal husbandry, livestock production systems, or farm facility operations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships, influence decisions, and negotiate agreements.
• Strong organizational, project coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed, goal-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout regional farming communities.

Nice To Haves

• Pork industry experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in poultry or other livestock production environments may provide relevant transferable knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with farmers, prospective contract growers, agricultural lenders, and industry partners to expand the grower network.
• Identify and recruit new growers and support expansion of nursery, finishing, and wean-to-finish capacity.
• Help prospective growers evaluate business opportunities, understand financial considerations, and navigate joining the grower network.
• Coordinate site evaluations, contract negotiations, construction planning, and project milestones from concept through execution.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify market opportunities, evaluate expansion needs, and develop long-term business plans.
• Represent Country View Family Farms and build its visibility and credibility through networking, industry events, and relationships with local stakeholders.
• Travel frequently to farms, prospective grower sites, industry events, and partner meetings throughout regional farming communities.

What This Job Offers

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