ESG Commercial Partnerships Manager (Hybrid)
Ardent Mills, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Commercial Partnerships Manager (Hybrid)
The ESG Commercial Partnerships Manager will support customer partnerships and manage day to day interactions related to ESG Commercial Partnerships program. This role reports to the ESG Leader and will be responsible for advancing and executing the Ardent Mills ESG Commercial Partnerships and relationship building with key internal and external customers and third-party program providers. The ESG Commercial Partnerships Manager will be responsible for working directly with program participants to advance on-farm continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on greenhouse gas reduction, soil health and water quality.
Key Accountabilities
Manage execution of and planning for Ardent Mills Regenerative Agriculture partnerships and other commercial partnership opportunities. To drive profitable growth and de-risk existing program
Responsible for contracting process on vendor and customer side respectively in collaboration with Legal
Hold regular meetings with vendors and customers to ensure program success and report regular status updates to ESG leadership
Serve as an additional key contact for Sales and support presentation to customers on Ardent Mills Commercial and Regen Programs offering expertise and education as they seek to partner further with AM on these programs
Manage budget, provide regular updates and assist in annual budgeting process based on forecasted customer needs
Develop and implement on-farm Ardent Mills Regenerative Agriculture programs through strong vendor partnerships which support farming practices that directly serve customer goals and ambitions
Collaborate with farmers, suppliers and customers to drive sustainability goals, objectives, and strategies; create and implement plans for related projects.
Identify grower partners for the Ardent Mills Regenerative Agriculture program and as needed directly engage with growers to secure enrollment in the program.
Plan yearly grower events, trainings and customer visits.
Collect the necessary data to deliver customer presentations and reports which communicate our sustainability initiative, KPIs and metrics. Highlight their effectiveness and environmental impact.
Assist customers and vendors in the completion of any external marketing related to our programs.
Partner with Communications/Marketing to generate content for marketing resources, including brochures or online media, to promote sustainability practices, procedures and objectives.
Joint ownership with Sr Manager in representing Ardent Mills across the industry by facilitating and fostering existing and new relationships with supply chain partners, 3rd party project providers, local and state agencies across the sustainability and agriculture sector and serve as external SME in industry roundtables, speaking engagements or other events to advance Ardent Mills brand and reputation as a leader in this space.
Resident expert on GHG Scope 3 accounting methodologies, reductions and removals protocols and novel approaches to drive progress
Skills And Experience
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainability, or related field
Minimum five years of experience in agriculture or food processing including sustainability
Excellent interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with a diverse internal and external customer base. Extremely detail oriented and ability to work on longer term projects while achieving deadlines and intermittent milestones – a true self starter mentality is key for success
Demonstrated skill in analysis, fiscally minded, organization, planning, listening and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills and ability to make the complex simple for a variety of audiences.
Experience using software applications i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerApps
Other Considerations
Ability to travel up to 20%
Ardent Mills is headquartered in Denver, CO. This role is hybrid.
Location Denver CO
Address 1875 Lawrence Street, Denver CO, 80202
Employment Type Full time
Competitive Compensation We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $102,600.00 - $136,896.10, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 15% Annual.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).
Application Deadline 03/14/2026
EEO Commitment At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.
En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.
Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:
Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain first.last.talent@ardentmills.com or first.last@ardentmills.com.
Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com
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Key Accountabilities
Manage execution of and planning for Ardent Mills Regenerative Agriculture partnerships and other commercial partnership opportunities. To drive profitable growth and de-risk existing program
Responsible for contracting process on vendor and customer side respectively in collaboration with Legal
Hold regular meetings with vendors and customers to ensure program success and report regular status updates to ESG leadership
Serve as an additional key contact for Sales and support presentation to customers on Ardent Mills Commercial and Regen Programs offering expertise and education as they seek to partner further with AM on these programs
Manage budget, provide regular updates and assist in annual budgeting process based on forecasted customer needs
Develop and implement on-farm Ardent Mills Regenerative Agriculture programs through strong vendor partnerships which support farming practices that directly serve customer goals and ambitions
Collaborate with farmers, suppliers and customers to drive sustainability goals, objectives, and strategies; create and implement plans for related projects.
Identify grower partners for the Ardent Mills Regenerative Agriculture program and as needed directly engage with growers to secure enrollment in the program.
Plan yearly grower events, trainings and customer visits.
Collect the necessary data to deliver customer presentations and reports which communicate our sustainability initiative, KPIs and metrics. Highlight their effectiveness and environmental impact.
Assist customers and vendors in the completion of any external marketing related to our programs.
Partner with Communications/Marketing to generate content for marketing resources, including brochures or online media, to promote sustainability practices, procedures and objectives.
Joint ownership with Sr Manager in representing Ardent Mills across the industry by facilitating and fostering existing and new relationships with supply chain partners, 3rd party project providers, local and state agencies across the sustainability and agriculture sector and serve as external SME in industry roundtables, speaking engagements or other events to advance Ardent Mills brand and reputation as a leader in this space.
Resident expert on GHG Scope 3 accounting methodologies, reductions and removals protocols and novel approaches to drive progress
Skills And Experience
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainability, or related field
Minimum five years of experience in agriculture or food processing including sustainability
Excellent interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with a diverse internal and external customer base. Extremely detail oriented and ability to work on longer term projects while achieving deadlines and intermittent milestones – a true self starter mentality is key for success
Demonstrated skill in analysis, fiscally minded, organization, planning, listening and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills and ability to make the complex simple for a variety of audiences.
Experience using software applications i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerApps
Other Considerations
Ability to travel up to 20%
Ardent Mills is headquartered in Denver, CO. This role is hybrid.
Location Denver CO
Address 1875 Lawrence Street, Denver CO, 80202
Employment Type Full time
Competitive Compensation We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $102,600.00 - $136,896.10, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 15% Annual.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
Life and Disability Programs
Voluntary Benefit Programs
Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
Retirement Savings with Company Match
Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).
Application Deadline 03/14/2026
EEO Commitment At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.
En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.
Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:
Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain first.last.talent@ardentmills.com or first.last@ardentmills.com.
Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com
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