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Company Background/Culture
Gold Leaf is a farming company whose core focus is to build farms, family, and a future we’re proud of. We own and operate ~12,000 acres of almonds, pistachios, and dates in California and Arizona, making us a top ~15 grower of these crops globally. Our growth has been enabled by ~$300M of investment from our partners and our 60-person team that operates the farms every day.
Our North Star is to leave the world better than we found it. We have a significant opportunity to do well by doing good - we invest in our team, so that we can invest in differentiated, sustainable farming, so that we can drive financial results. Our farm workers have a $23 starting wage in California, fully paid healthcare, retirement, and parental leave. Our farms use technology and incorporate research-based strategies to maximize production and profitability while minimizing the use of precious natural resources.
Over time, we’ll continue to grow our farms under management, acreage, and team. We hold traditional farming values in high regard: taking pride in quality operations, buying and holding prime farms with a long-term view (everything we buy we’d be happy to own forever), and staying grounded in our values: being candid, putting family first, acting like owners and leading by example. Learn more about Gold Leaf Farming at https://www.goldleaf.ag/
Role Overview
The Asset Manager (AM) leads all aspects of a GLF farming region, typically a $50M to $150M business. They report directly to the VP of Operations, manage 1-3 Farm Managers, and are responsible for the long-term success of their farms. The AM works closely with GLF’s Leadership Team to manage their portfolio’s business plans, acquire new farms, raise debt and equity, and oversee major capex projects or strategic initiatives related to their farms. AMs are regularly on the ground at their farms, holding the Farming Team to a high standard, conducting financial analyses on specific farming activities, liaising with community leaders, and more.
Responsibilities:
Below are the key responsibilities of the Asset Manager Role. No two weeks as an Asset Manager are the same. As the leader of the region, the AM’s focus shifts to what is most critical to drive the long-term success of the farm.
Farm Financial Management (30% of time)
Lead/Manage/Hold Accountable (LMA) Farm Managers (40% of time):
Internal and External Stakeholder Management (10% of Time):
New Acquisitions (10% of time)
Other Strategic Projects (10% of time)
In addition to the above, the role will assist the team at Gold Leaf with other activities that help grow and improve the firm.
Suggested Skills & Experience:
An excellent candidate for this role will have the following skills & experience. If you have some but not all of the below, please apply anyway. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We look forward to considering all strong candidates.
The Ideal Cultural Fit
Gold Leaf was founded with specific values in mind. We believe values should not just be written down, they should be lived every day. The ideal cultural fit is someone who:
Compensation
The target annual salary range for this position is $160,000-$185,000 plus company equity, discretionary performance-related bonus compensation, and employer sponsored benefits package. Individual compensation may vary based on additional factors including job-related experience, skills, and/or relevant education or training.