Indigo is a company dedicated to harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. With a vision of creating a world where farming is an economically desirable and accessible profession, Indigo works alongside its growers to apply natural approaches, grow healthy food for all, and conserve resources for future generations. Utilizing beneficial plant microbes to improve crop health and productivity, Indigo’s portfolio is focused on cotton, wheat, rice, corn, and soybeans. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, with commercial and customer service based in Memphis, TN. www.indigoag.com

The Associate Manager, Corporate Development role provides an exciting opportunity to be at the center of the Indigo Enterprise, leading key activities, priorities, and initiatives with the CEO and CEO’s Chief of Staff. This role is directly responsible for driving the company to the next level of value and positive change to the industry. 

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the CEO, CEO’s Chief of Staff, Key Indigo Executives to drive key priorities of the Indigo Enterprise
  • Help build operational and execution-oriented plans (largely in PowerPoint and Excel) to execute on key priorities (potentially including but not limited to) building and achieving:
    • Commercial sales goals
    • Market Development strategy
    • Innovation, Data and Technology strategy
    • Future fundraising efforts
• Work with the Chief of Staff, the CEO, in developing new business plans
• Partner with key Indigo Executives, CEO’s Chief of Staff to structure nascent functions key to Indigo’s long-term success
• As needed, on behalf the CEO, ensure best-in-class, flawless execution of Board Meetings, Executive Off-sites and Executive Staff Meetings

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical capabilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills to a wide range of audiences
• Strong PowerPoint and story building skills
• Self-starter and able to work with little guidance
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to requirements to complete projects
• Ambitious with a strong desire to learn and to develop skill sets
• Able to manage ambiguity; thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Takes ownership in work
• Strong interest in Indigo’s mission

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of work experience
• Experience working in banking, private equity, consulting and/or strategy/business development
• Agriculture experience a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of options and trading is beneficial, but not required

Indigo is committed to living our values, specifically “creating a work environment where everyone feels respected, connected, and has opportunities to learn and grow.” As part of living our values, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels they can be themselves and has an equal opportunity of succeeding.