Job Description

Manager, Consumer Markets Partnerships - Minneapolis/St. Paul & Chicago

About the Role

Midwest Dairy is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven individual to serve as

Manager, Consumer Markets Partnerships

. This individual will build and maintain relationships with consumer-facing individuals, companies, and organizations that attract or influence consumers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and Chicago areas.



Using industry and regional expertise, this role will cultivate partnerships that grow trust in dairy and deliver programs that drive measurable change in consumer sentiment, attitude, or behavior.

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage relationships with consumer-facing partners to advance Midwest Dairy's mission. Prospect new partnerships through networking, cold calls, and referrals in key markets. Use a consultative, solution-based approach to identify partner needs and secure activations. Package and deliver insights, research data, and case studies to influence partner decisions. Represent Midwest Dairy at meetings and industry events to strengthen relationships. Collaborate internally to execute activations, manage budgets, and oversee contracts. Set and track KPIs to evaluate partnership performance and ROI. Report results, insights, and opportunities for growth to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills & Abilities

Proven ability to identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills. Excellent verbal and written communication; skilled in delivering compelling pitches and presentations. Strong organizational and project management skills, managing multiple partnerships simultaneously. Analytical and data-informed; skilled in KPI development and reporting using CRM and tools such as Excel or Power BI.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of related experience. Experience in non-profit, commodity, food industry, or agriculture preferred. Proven success in building partnerships that impact consumer sentiment or behavior. Must live within Midwest Dairy's 10-state region, specifically greater Chicago, Minneapolis, or St. Paul. Ability to travel up to 25% and attend events outside normal business hours.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $120,000 annually

Location:

Remote (within greater Chicago, Minneapolis, or St. Paul)

Reports To:

Vice President, Trust Partnerships



Midwest Dairy provides opportunities for team building, volunteer time off, and a comprehensive benefits package including:


Retirement Savings Match Program ICHRA Benefits Dental Insurance Generous PTO Tuition Reimbursement

About Midwest Dairy

Midwest Dairy is a non-profit organization striving to achieve the mission of Bringing Dairy to Life for a Better World. We represent approximately 3,600 dairy farm families and work on their behalf to build dairy demand by inspiring consumer confidence in our products and production practices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Midwest Dairy is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, status in public assistance, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran