Value Added Business Manager - Iowa Premium Beef

Overview National Beef of Kansas City, Missouri is looking for a qualified professional to join our team as Value Added Business Manager for Iowa Premium Beef. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment. Benefits Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Paid time off and employee programs Responsibilities Manage brand and program complex, including working with pricing manager to deliver annual plan and manage objectives: Develop yearly business plan that meets tonnage and margin benchmarks Pricing strategy and price list Product mix offering and program box inventory Lead management of brand and program customer relationships across all channels: Serve as internal and external resource for product and brand information Develop and execute tactics to build and retain brand partners Perform brand trainings, customer calls, and business reviews Collaborate with Field Managers and Account Managers on account opportunities Understand customer needs and key drivers of their business (e.g., best-food-day ad, food shows, merchandising needs, training and planning assistance) Drive new program growth through new and current customers: Work closely with Field Managers and Account Managers to maintain an ongoing list of target prospects and generate new customer leads across all channels Participate as lead resource in program and brand sell‑ins to key target accounts Increase current customer penetration; identify and propose new cuts/items for the program and customers Build a committed customer base for under‑utilized items Other duties as assigned This is an on‑site position. It reports to the Vice President of Marketing. Qualifications Meat business knowledge and experience: Live cattle and boxed beef markets, movements, and trends Awareness of pricing, margin, and optimization strategies Understanding of business channel dynamics – retail, food‑service, and further processing Understanding of cattle sort production capabilities, product specifications, packaging, and yields Identify brand positioning opportunities against commodity beef and competitive brands and programs Ability to effectively organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with strong communication skills Strategic mindset with reasoning and problem‑solving ability Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a disabled individual. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Beef Packing Company LLC