Serve as the primary field leadership liaison between Cargill and McDonald’s U.S., building trusted relationships across Owner Operators, Field Offices, Distribution Centers, and the supplier community
Represent Cargill as a trusted restaurant advisor, ensuring solutions align with operational realities and uphold McDonald’s standards for quality and execution
Lead hands-on field engagement to support high-visibility initiatives, including launches, pilots, and systemwide programs that drive execution excellence
Translate restaurant-level insights into actionable strategies for Commercial, R&D, Culinary, and Innovation teams to inform scalable solutions
Drive commercial strategy and growth for the global salt category, identifying new opportunities and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused innovation
Build and develop high-performing field team by coaching talent, strengthening back-of-house credibility, and ensuring consistent execution and accountability
Build and leverage strong internal networks to drive optimal solutions by leading cross-functional collaboration, shaping long-term strategy, anticipating challenges, and influencing stakeholders through tailored storytelling that aligns and energizes them around strategic objectives
Develop plans and deliver results in a fast-changing business or regulatory environment, while leading and developing a team of experienced professionals and supervisors, coaching and making decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance and disciplinary actions
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of six years of related work experience in foodservice, QSR (Quick Service Restaurant), or customer‑facing commercial roles
Experience in the Food Service or Hospitality industry
Experience developing and executing strategy
Experience understanding customer context, uncovering key performance indicators, articulating customer objectives and adding value to partnerships
Experience in business development in highly competitive, mature markets
Experience leading in a multicultural, cross functional and multi-location team environment
Able and willing to travel for business up to 50%
Valid driver’s license in good standing
Tech Stack
SaltStack
Benefits
Medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked
Discretionary incentive award based on company and personal performance
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