Sr. Information & Innovation Director at Keystone Cooperative in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Description




Overview:


This leadership position is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of Keystone's ag technology information, data, and resources. This includes providing innovative, solution-oriented recommendations using data and technology, to help the grower meet their individual goals. The role includes customer relationship development, personnel growth, facility and equipment optimization, financial management, and short- and long-term planning.



Duties and Responsibilities:



Include but are not limited to:

• Support Keystone Cooperative's stated Vision, Mission, and Business Values


• Drive the implementation of the Keystone ag technology platform (Elite Ag X) as one of the key strategies to enhance customer experience


• Serve as the bridge between data, technology, and sales to make highly analytical decisions to increase the grower's ROI


• Connect data, analytics, and information to drive efficiencies in our operations team


• Work with IT to ensure proper flow of data from outside vendors into internal systems


• Assist in developing the vision and roadmap to execute current and future company goals and objectives to provide the best technology


• Participate in cross-functional collaboration to identify specific metric collection requirements and process improvement measures to serve up to our internal team (Power BI)


• Provide agronomic education and training to sales staff and growers regarding Keystone's agronomic advantages


• Make sound and ethical agronomic recommendations to maximize profitability for our customers


• Actively gather and communicate market conditions and trends, customer needs and values, and product gaps to allow the business to create or modify product offerings


• Stay current on features, benefits, and value of new technologies to make informed recommendations


• Maintain a robust product validation and evaluation system


• Seek out and evaluate all new Ag Tech offerings


• Serve as a key leader on the Executive Agronomy team

• Working knowledge and experience with agricultural operations and processes, as well as experience managing teams, programs, and budgets


• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism


• Energetic self-starter who works well under pressure while managing multiple priorities and deadlines in an autonomous environment


• Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and external client

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Directly managed a team for at least three years


• Valid driver's license; must be able to meet a Motor Vehicle Review in accordance with Company policy.