Deputy Director

This is a unique executive leadership opportunity to join one of the world's leading swine genetics organizations at a pivotal moment of growth and succession planning. Reporting directly to the Director of Topigs Norsvin USA (TNUSA), the Deputy Director will lead the company's Sales & Marketing and Health & Technical Services divisions, overseeing high-performing teams, strengthening customer engagement, and driving strategic execution across the business.

Designed as a key succession role, this position offers a clear path to expanded enterprise leadership and eventual progression to Director, with increasing responsibility across Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, and R&D. The ideal candidate will be a respected swine industry leader who can build alignment across teams, establish strong relationships with major customers and industry stakeholders, and confidently represent the organization throughout North America. Backed by a collaborative international leadership team, a competitive executive compensation package, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing market-leading business, this role is an exceptional career opportunity for a proven agricultural leader ready to make a lasting impact.

Worksite Location: Minneapolis, MN

Salary Range: $175 – 200K 15% Bonus

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• 401K
• Long & Short-term Disability
• Paid Time-Off

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to and a framework for the TNUSA
• Leads Sales &Marketing and Health & Technical Services Divisions
• Drive commercial execution and customer engagement
• Operate as an independent decision-maker
• Partner on strategic planning and growth initiatives
• Build leadership capability across the organization
• Progress toward Country Director through structured development

Competencies:

• Leadership &management skills.
• Excellent animal husbandry skills.
• Herd performance data interpretation and trouble-shooting skills.
• Data input, spreadsheet analysis and computer skills with general and specific software. - Excellent collaboration/ interpersonal skills.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office suite programs, particularly Excel.

Travel:

This position requires the ability to travel among the various TNUSA facilities and, as such, requires a current valid driver’s license. There is extensive travel required with this position and often involves overnight stays.

Required Skills & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in an Agricultural related field or a combination of equivalent education/ field experience is
• required.
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years in swine production is required.
• Previous management experience is required.

About Versique:

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiter-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes, they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

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Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.