Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – AgPlus Cooperative, Marshall, MN

The AgPlus board of directors of is seeking a CEO to replace their retiring leader after five years of outstanding service as CEO of this organization. AgPlus is a member-owned cooperative that provides over $100 million in Agronomy and energy-related products and services to farmers in southwestern Minnesota via their Agronomy, Energy, Convenience store, and automotive repair operations throughout that region.

Candidates considered for this position must possess leadership success in a multi-division or multi-location organization, with preference given to those with experience in the retail cooperative system. The cooperatives that formed the AgPlus organization have deep roots in the region and have served patrons for nearly 100 years. Therefore, candidates must understand and appreciate the Cooperative business model and the opportunities it brings to its members.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board of Directors to establish strategic direction and expectations, then create the organizational goals and system of accountability to exceed those expectations.
• Provides effective communication at all organizational levels including board guidance, leadership team, employees, business partnerships, community, and any related government or regulatory agencies.
• Relate to rural members with a high level of integrity and trust.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team.

Key Requirements

• This position requires the highest financial acumen, people leadership, and ag industry foresight.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field with cooperative and/or retail agribusiness experience
• A strong track record of performance in P&L management and oversight while serving in a leadership capacity.
• Ability to drive success through a culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Possess a fundamental understanding of retail Agronomy and Energy operations, with proven success in at least one of those areas.

Additional Insight

• This position reports to a young, supportive, and motivated Board of Directors and is supported by a seven-member leadership team.
• The position is based in the Ag Plus main office, which is located in Marshall, MN
• A key component of this position is community involvement, so this position requires the CEO to live within a daily commutable range of the AgPlus market.

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*Candidates must be eligible to work in the US as well as meet the qualifications listed above in order to be considered for the CEO job.

Job Id: 17124