Griffith Foods Inc.
North America Partnership & Strategic Growth Manager
Griffith Foods Inc., Decatur, Georgia, United States, 30089
Overview
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com. TITLE:
North America Partnership & Strategic Growth Manager LOCATION:
Hybrid in the Chicago IL area or Remote from Illinois COMP RANGE:
$120,000 - 154,000/year plus bonus Griffith Foods is hiring a North America Partnership & Strategic Growth Manager to develop and lead the Griffith Foods North America 2030 partnership strategy to strengthen Griffith Foods' thought leadership and accelerate progress across the three Aspirations: (1) Partnering to Create Sustainable Food System Networks (2) Developing a Nutritious and Sustainable Portfolio and (3) Serving the Nutritionally and Socioeconomically Underserved in New Markets. This is your opportunity to help shape a more regenerative, nutritious, and inclusive food system—while working inside a global, family-owned business that believes purpose and performance go hand in hand. In this role, you will connect ambition to action, build partnerships that matter, and help Griffith Foods grow in ways that create lasting value for people, communities, and the planet. This is not a sales role, but rather a regional enterprise strategist position. Responsibilities
As a North America Partnership & Strategic Growth Manager, your responsibilities will include: Advance Griffith Foods' 2030 aspirations through meaningful partnerships with innovation partners, customers, NGOs, technology partners, and research institutions focused on regenerative agriculture, nutrition, and inclusive access to food in North America. Translate global and regional priorities into action by designing partnerships that deliver tangible business value creation on a 2-5-year time horizon. Serve as a trusted bridge between internal teams and external partners, aligning values, capabilities, and commercial contracts. Design partnerships for long-term ecosystem impact by establishing clear goals, governance, success measures, and hand-offs that endure beyond individual relationships. Collaborate with global and regional teams to define clear policy stances and key messages aligned with aspirational priorities and business needs around regenerative agriculture and nutrition. Map and lead engagement with relevant policy groups, trade associations, and thought leadership forums in North America to strengthen regional storytelling by coordinating with external marketing and public relations partners. Represent Griffith Foods as a thoughtful and credible leader by engaging with policy groups, trade associations, and thought leadership forums, and supporting authentic regional storytelling. Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have: Bachelor's degree in business, agribusiness, economics, public health, public policy or a related field At least 5 years of experience in partnerships, CSR, external corporate government affairs, stakeholder engagement, or strategic relationship management, in a commercial or corporate environment, preferably in the food, agriculture, or CPG industries. At least 2 years of relevant experience in creating impact metrics/or KPIs, measuring and delivering accountability of cross-functional team members as more than an individual contributor. Understanding of building trust-based relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (internal teams, external partners, and cross-functional collaborators). Experience in structuring an agreement between two or more entities, preferably with demonstrable dollar value or in-kind support. Strong facilitation, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence internally and externally. Willingness and ability to travel 40% of the year throughout US, Canada & Mexico, and sometimes globally. Qualified candidates must currently possess unrestricted access to work in the US, as the company cannot provide work visa sponsorship for this role. Differentiators
What will set you apart: MBA, MPH or MS in Food Science, Policy or a related technical area Government/Regulatory policy exposure or grant application experience Existing network among food value chain partners such as policy makers, NGOs, trade associations, and thought leadership forums Experience in CRM/Power BI Global experience outside of North America (US, Mexico, Canada) There is potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 12%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan. Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holidays & Leaves Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance Griffith Foods embraces WorkFlex, allowing employees to work from home most of the time, with options like compressed work weeks and flex time. Most professionals come into the office once a week. This role will have access to Lombard and/or Alsip (IL) locations. Company and Mission
At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. We aim to create a regenerative future and build sustainable and resilient food systems for people and the planet. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/ Equal Employment Opportunity
Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. #LI-CC3 #LI-Hybrid EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
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Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com. TITLE:
North America Partnership & Strategic Growth Manager LOCATION:
Hybrid in the Chicago IL area or Remote from Illinois COMP RANGE:
$120,000 - 154,000/year plus bonus Griffith Foods is hiring a North America Partnership & Strategic Growth Manager to develop and lead the Griffith Foods North America 2030 partnership strategy to strengthen Griffith Foods' thought leadership and accelerate progress across the three Aspirations: (1) Partnering to Create Sustainable Food System Networks (2) Developing a Nutritious and Sustainable Portfolio and (3) Serving the Nutritionally and Socioeconomically Underserved in New Markets. This is your opportunity to help shape a more regenerative, nutritious, and inclusive food system—while working inside a global, family-owned business that believes purpose and performance go hand in hand. In this role, you will connect ambition to action, build partnerships that matter, and help Griffith Foods grow in ways that create lasting value for people, communities, and the planet. This is not a sales role, but rather a regional enterprise strategist position. Responsibilities
As a North America Partnership & Strategic Growth Manager, your responsibilities will include: Advance Griffith Foods' 2030 aspirations through meaningful partnerships with innovation partners, customers, NGOs, technology partners, and research institutions focused on regenerative agriculture, nutrition, and inclusive access to food in North America. Translate global and regional priorities into action by designing partnerships that deliver tangible business value creation on a 2-5-year time horizon. Serve as a trusted bridge between internal teams and external partners, aligning values, capabilities, and commercial contracts. Design partnerships for long-term ecosystem impact by establishing clear goals, governance, success measures, and hand-offs that endure beyond individual relationships. Collaborate with global and regional teams to define clear policy stances and key messages aligned with aspirational priorities and business needs around regenerative agriculture and nutrition. Map and lead engagement with relevant policy groups, trade associations, and thought leadership forums in North America to strengthen regional storytelling by coordinating with external marketing and public relations partners. Represent Griffith Foods as a thoughtful and credible leader by engaging with policy groups, trade associations, and thought leadership forums, and supporting authentic regional storytelling. Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have: Bachelor's degree in business, agribusiness, economics, public health, public policy or a related field At least 5 years of experience in partnerships, CSR, external corporate government affairs, stakeholder engagement, or strategic relationship management, in a commercial or corporate environment, preferably in the food, agriculture, or CPG industries. At least 2 years of relevant experience in creating impact metrics/or KPIs, measuring and delivering accountability of cross-functional team members as more than an individual contributor. Understanding of building trust-based relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (internal teams, external partners, and cross-functional collaborators). Experience in structuring an agreement between two or more entities, preferably with demonstrable dollar value or in-kind support. Strong facilitation, project management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence internally and externally. Willingness and ability to travel 40% of the year throughout US, Canada & Mexico, and sometimes globally. Qualified candidates must currently possess unrestricted access to work in the US, as the company cannot provide work visa sponsorship for this role. Differentiators
What will set you apart: MBA, MPH or MS in Food Science, Policy or a related technical area Government/Regulatory policy exposure or grant application experience Existing network among food value chain partners such as policy makers, NGOs, trade associations, and thought leadership forums Experience in CRM/Power BI Global experience outside of North America (US, Mexico, Canada) There is potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 12%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan. Benefits
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holidays & Leaves Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance Griffith Foods embraces WorkFlex, allowing employees to work from home most of the time, with options like compressed work weeks and flex time. Most professionals come into the office once a week. This role will have access to Lombard and/or Alsip (IL) locations. Company and Mission
At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. We aim to create a regenerative future and build sustainable and resilient food systems for people and the planet. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/ Equal Employment Opportunity
Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. #LI-CC3 #LI-Hybrid EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.
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