FLM+ specializes in the business of agriculture and the life of rural communities. Yes, we’re a strategic marketing and communications company. And yes, the FLM+ team represents the best and brightest to ensure a collaborative, contemporary, multi-faceted and on-target approach in everything we do. But what really separates us from the rest is our raw passion to produce the absolute best work possible and to get involved in what really matters. We are driven, not only by working with our clients to propel continuous success and far-reaching results, but also by never losing sight of the meaning behind our work.

FLM+ was established in 2006 to serve the business of agriculture and the life of rural communities. Phillip Farmer, John Lumpe and Rob McClelland had a vision of a hybrid company combining the best practices of consulting firms, communications agencies and learning services companies. And to foster and nourish success they built everything around the concept of Wide open thinking™.

In 2015, FLM+ joined the Land O’Lakes family as a wholly owned subsidiary. Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2014 annual sales of $15 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 199 on the Fortune 500.

With offices in Columbus, OH, Minneapolis, MN, Washington, D.C., and Indianapolis, IN, FLM+ thrives in an atmosphere of entrepreneurialism and collaboration where technology is embraced and passion applauded.

FLM+ is a strategic consulting, marketing and communications company serving clients specializing in the business of agriculture and the life of rural communities. FLM+ subscribes to a client-centric, matrix structure where teamwork is strongly emphasized. 

The FLM+ Public Affairs group helps organizations serving the business of agriculture and the life of rural communities develop strategic positions and shape opinions on issues important to their stakeholders. The FLM+ Public Affairs group extends beyond strategic consulting into implementation by helping clients define their positions and messaging on priority issues and effectively advocate for their stakeholders’ best interests. FLM+ Public Affairs group brings clients the experience and resources of a fast-growing marketing and communications company that executes fully integrated campaigns that span all communications disciplines. From planning an issue-specific event to developing an integrated campaign targeting media, grassroots networks or Capitol Hill, our experience, expertise and relationships across agriculture and rural America help our clients achieve measureable results.

The Associate Client Relationship Team Leader (ACRTL) is a critical position within the organization. The ACRTL has an important role in managing the day-to-day activities relating to accomplishing client team tasks and intended outcomes. Working closely with the Client Relationship Team Leader (CRTL) or other client team members the ACRTL will complete a variety of administrative and/or client related tasks. The position performs a variety of duties centered on ensuring that project tasks and assignments are completed with accuracy, quality and on time. The ACRTL will participate in internal client team meetings and complete administrative activities to ensure proper internal communication processes are followed, and that team account plans are followed to the standards and expectations set forth by each client team assigned. Critical to the position is the ability of the ACRTL to function within a highly productive and collaborative-based team. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities for each client team assigned
• Assist or complete and distribute Action Reports for every client touch point and/or internal status meeting
• Manage client project activities
• Maintains master calendar of client activities
• Maintains comprehensive client contact database
• Plans, develops and executes on assigned project work as appropriate
• Reviews project outputs and work for quality
• Supports accountabilities for CRTL and other team members
• Participates in internal and external client team meetings as possible and practical
• Assists CRTL and Account Supervisor in working with resource management team to identify, secure and budget appropriate resources
• Serves on multiple client teams

Skills/Capabilities:

The position requires the ability to demonstrate the following practices:

• Committed team player and communication focused
• Ability to participate in remote and virtual teams across distance, cultures and time zones through the application of technology
• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
• Exceptional interpersonal skills – listening and empathizing to inspire trust
• Demonstrates self management – highly adaptable
• Ability to effectively manage time and tasks
• Ability to foster client relationships, based on building trust and credibility across assigned levels of a client organization
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within an environment of ambiguity
• Strong analytic and decision making abilities

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Ag business, marketing, journalism, communications and/or related field is required
• Up to three years work experience with an Ag business and/or Ag-related association, non-profit and/or other related business entity is preferred