On-call Expert Strategy Solutions Consultant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an On-call Expert Strategy Solutions Consultant based in the United States. We are seeking an experienced agricultural industry executive to provide strategic consulting and expert guidance to agricultural retailers, cooperative members, and agribusiness leaders. In this part-time, on-call role, you will lead consulting engagements focused on business optimization, asset investments, mergers and acquisitions, and growth opportunities. You will leverage your extensive knowledge of grain, feed, agronomy, financial management, and multi-location operations to develop actionable recommendations that drive business performance. Working closely with consulting teams and senior client stakeholders, you will translate complex business challenges into practical strategies and measurable outcomes. You will also contribute industry expertise to consulting materials, executive presentations, and strategic coaching initiatives. This opportunity offers experienced agricultural leaders the flexibility to share their expertise while making a meaningful impact on the future of agribusiness.

Lead strategic consulting engagements: Direct client projects involving asset investments, mergers and acquisitions, business optimization, operational improvement, and market growth opportunities. Advise executive stakeholders: Present strategic findings, recommendations, and business insights to management teams, boards of directors, CEOs, general managers, and other key decision-makers. Provide agricultural industry expertise: Partner with consulting teams to develop tailored recommendations based on knowledge of agricultural retail, grain, feed, agronomy, financial performance, and industry dynamics. Support business optimization: Advise clients on operational efficiency, procurement, commodity risk management, sales and marketing, logistics, asset management, and multi-location operations. Guide growth and investment strategies: Help agricultural businesses evaluate market opportunities, assess potential acquisitions, optimize assets, and identify pathways to sustainable growth. Deliver strategic coaching: Provide expert guidance to senior leadership teams within agricultural retail and animal nutrition businesses, focusing on operational performance, mergers and acquisitions, and market development. Contribute to consulting materials: Review, develop, and refine presentations, frameworks, and standardized consulting resources to ensure recommendations are accurate, relevant, and actionable. Collaborate across teams: Work closely with consulting colleagues and client stakeholders at multiple organizational levels to align priorities, develop solutions, and ensure high-quality project delivery. Drive project execution: Take ownership of assigned engagements, manage competing priorities, and deliver timely, high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced consulting environment. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in business, accounting, finance, management, entrepreneurship, supply chain, marketing, or a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered. Executive leadership experience: At least 10 years of executive leadership experience within an agricultural cooperative. Agricultural industry expertise: At least 15 years of experience across grain, feed, and agronomy, including responsibility for multi-location operations, commodity risk management, procurement, sales and marketing, asset management and construction, logistics, and profit-and-loss management. Strategic and financial acumen: Demonstrated ability to evaluate business performance, interpret financial and operational information, identify growth opportunities, and translate strategic insights into practical recommendations. Consulting and client management: Strong experience advising senior leaders, managing client relationships, and delivering strategic recommendations aligned with organizational goals. Analytical problem-solving: Ability to synthesize complex information, develop informed hypotheses, evaluate alternatives, and formulate actionable business solutions. Communication and presentation: Exceptional verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to executives and board-level audiences. Project leadership: Proven ability to own projects, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and deliver high-quality results within agreed timelines. Collaboration and integrity: Strong interpersonal skills, a professional work ethic, sound judgment, and a high level of integrity when working with clients, colleagues, and senior stakeholders. Adaptability: Comfort working in a flexible, on-call consulting arrangement that requires independent judgment, efficient coordination, and responsiveness to varying project demands. Benefits Competitive hourly compensation: $100–$150 per hour, depending on the engagement and applicable arrangements. Part-time flexibility: Approximately 10 hours per week on average, with some variation according to project needs. Remote work arrangement: Virtual position based in the United States. Meaningful professional impact: Opportunities to apply extensive agricultural leadership experience to business strategy, operational improvement, investment decisions, and industry growth. Executive-level engagement: Direct interaction with agricultural business owners, senior leadership teams, and boards of directors. Professional development: Opportunities to collaborate with consulting professionals and contribute specialized expertise across diverse strategic projects. Potential part-time employee benefits: Eligible part-time employees may qualify for prorated paid time off, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.