SBD Program
Are You Ready For The Journey?
In spite of its size and commanding global presence, Cargill embodies an entrepreneurial spirit you simply won't find at other companies. We've created the ideal environment to launch your general management career.
Roles of the Program
- Strategy Development
- Corporate strategy
- Business unit strategy
- Corporate center process management
- Customer solutions and marketing
- Supply chain
- Business Development
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Integration program management
- Joint ventures and alliances
- New business development
- Capability Building
- Talent development
- Disseminating strategic thinking and business development skills
- Innovation
Steps of the Program
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Field Assignment (12 months)
Gain immediate, hands-on responsibility in one of Cargill's operating businesses - the first step for most MBA's. -
Business Analyst (15-24 months)
Consult, advise, evaluate, negotiate and explore while teaming with senior Cargill executives on a variety of strategy, M&A and new business projects - another possible starting point, depending on your experience and interests. -
Project Team Leadership (12-18 months)
(may move directly to Step 4)
Lead and coach high-performance project teams, hone advanced strategy and general management skills, while developing a worldwide network of personal and professional contacts - a unique opportunity for analysts with the track record and interest. -
Front Line Leadership
Your chance to join the leadership team and build one of Cargill's many businesses - or start a new one - anywhere in the world. Where you go depends on your interest and the kind of leader you want to be. What will you do there? That depends on you: your experience, your skills, your track record. It all depends on you!
What We Look For
What We Look For In Candidates
- Integrity, Conviction and Courage are at the core of Cargill's Leadership Model.
Learning Capacity
- Curious - passion to learn more than taught
- Adaptable, nimble
- Broad perspective
- Conceptual strength
Execution Capacity
- Keen sense of priorities
- Relentless determination
- Motivate for high performance and excellence
- Develop others
- Optimistic
- Compelling/authentic communicator
- Resilient
Knowledge
- Deep and practical business acumen
- Macro economics and political trends
- Change leadership
Behaviors
- Discuss, decide, champion
- Demonstrate respect, candor, commitment
- Develop and leverage customer knowledge and insights
- Value differences