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Cargill

Corporate Strategy Associate

Wayzata, MN · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe ... STRATEGIC ANALYSIS & SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT: Structures complex business problems, develops ...

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Strategic Account Executive - Food Service

OR · On-site +1

Bring forward Food Service industry insights, best practices, and trends to guide customer strategy ... Act as the voice of the customer internally, influencing product roadmap and service improvements

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Group Strategy Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

GROUP STRATEGY DIRECTOR TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID - 3 DAYS ONSITE ... Every day, we're redefining the food industry with innovative thinking and unprecedented results.

broadhead.

Associate Strategy Director

Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid

$90K - $105K/yr

... food systems, or complex B2B industries a plus. · Advanced education or deep expertise in an area of personal passion preferred. · Understanding of design thinking and its application across ...

SALT XC

Group Strategy Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

GROUP STRATEGY DIRECTOR TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID - 3 DAYS ONSITE ... Every day, we're redefining the food industry with innovative thinking and unprecedented results.

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CJFS Workforce Strategy VISTA

Cleveland, OH · On-site

CJFS Workforce Strategy VISTA Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) connects residents with ... Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal food assistance program; Ohio Works ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for food strategy in the United States is $124,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $157,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Food Strategy vs Food Product Development?

AspectFood StrategyFood Product Development
Primary FocusPlanning and guiding overall food business direction, market positioning, and long-term growthDesigning, creating, and testing new food products for market launch
Required CredentialsBusiness or marketing degrees, industry experience, strategic planning skillsFood science, culinary, or engineering degrees, product formulation expertise
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, strategic teams, marketing departmentsResearch labs, kitchens, product testing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageFood companies, consulting firms, retail chainsFood manufacturing, R&D departments, startups

Food Strategy focuses on the overall direction and market positioning of food businesses, while Food Product Development concentrates on creating and testing new food products. Both roles require industry knowledge but serve different stages of the product lifecycle and business planning process.

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Infographic showing various Food Strategy job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, and 34% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,659 per year, or $59.9 per hour.
Corporate Strategy Associate

Corporate Strategy Associate

Cargill

Wayzata, MN • On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Cargill rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 219 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 48 rated food wholesalers

Job description

Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.
Location
This role is based at Cargill's Global Headquarters in Wayzata, Minnesota and currently offers a hybrid work environment with a minimum of four (4) days in office and up to one (1) day remote each week.
Job Purpose and Impact
  • The Corporate Strategy Associate job contributes to the development of corporate and business unit strategies that drive long term value creation. With minimal supervision, this job partners closely with business and function partners to assess enterprise and portfolio performance, analyze market and competitive trends and identify growth opportunities. This job also develops strategic insights and recommendations, investment cases and associated financial and execution plans to inform strategic decision making.

Key Accountabilities
  • STRATEGIC ANALYSIS & SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT: Structures complex business problems, develops hypotheses and builds qualitative and quantitative analyses to address critical strategic questions, refining hypotheses based on findings.
  • PORTFOLIO & PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT: Assesses industry structure, business models, key profit drivers and organizational dynamics to synthesize insights that inform strategic priorities.
  • STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS & VALUE CREATION: Develops data driven recommendations and supporting materials to capture identified strategic opportunities, including acquisitions and divestitures. Links recommendations to financial and execution plans, including acquisition gameboards, to ensure value creation.
  • STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & ALIGNMENT: Collaborates with cross functional team and other partners to ensure effective execution process.
  • WORK PLANNING & DELIVERY: Develops and implements complex workstream activity plans to deliver insights and recommendations aligned to defined timelines and targets and supports the implementation of strategy execution plans.
  • LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION & STRATEGIC SYNTHESIS: Prepares and delivers clear, concise written and verbal communications summarizing workstream specific analyses and findings to support partners' understanding and informed decision making.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum requirement of 4 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 5 years or more of relevant experience.
  • Experience in strategy development across growth and transformation topics.
  • Strong knowledge of financial modeling and corporate finance.
  • Ability to work onsite in Wayzata, Minnesota.

Preferred Requirements
  • Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) from a top-tier institution, with academic excellence.
  • 2+ years of experience in top-tier consulting firm and strong performance track-record.
  • Experience in the agricultural, food or commodities sectors is a plus.

Compensation Data
The expected salary for this position is $145,000 - $165,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.
At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

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Cargill was founded in 1865 as a single grain warehouse in Iowa, U.S. Since then, we’ve grown to become a global partner connecting people around the planet. But one thing has remained constant over the years: our purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is committed to conducting business with integrity, operating responsibly, enriching communities and nourishing the world. In the fiscal year 2021, Cargill provided $110.5 million in total charitable contributions in 56 countries to support our communities. Cargill businesses and employee-led groups partner with local civic, nonprofit and non-governmental organizations on programs and projects that improve food security and nutrition; support human rights, equity and inclusion; strengthen farmer livelihoods; and advance our commitments in the areas of land use, water and climate.

Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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