Associate Director, Marketing Swine Technology
About The Position
The Associate Director, Marketing Swine Technology establishes strategy for the company’s swine technology solutions and is responsible for positioning and marketing combined swine solutions. The role builds the company brand among swine producers and the industry and collaborates with Discovery, Data Labs, and other internal teams to develop products and technology that meet the needs of U.S. customers. The position oversees marketing strategy and tactics for technology products, manages subject matter experts for the relevant brands, develops customer insights that inform solutions, and provides P&L, budget, and agency oversight. It partners with animal health and monitoring sales teams, works across stakeholders to address issues and risks, and coordinates special projects with colleagues across the organization. Travel of up to 50% is required, including travel to customers, Animal Health sites, events, and other countries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or another related field.
- At least 8 years of marketing, sales, or equivalent experience.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Required skills include brand communications, collaborative communications, marketing strategies, product branding, and sales.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Agricultural Business, or a similar field.
- Experience in Animal Health.
- Experience with swine production systems and the swine industry.
- Technology product management experience.
- Preferred competencies include strategic marketing, new product planning, brand management, customer and market insights, business and financial acumen, working across boundaries, strategic thinking, project management, productive communication, and problem solving.
- Preferred skills include customer marketing, livestock production, swine production, technology commercialization, and technology marketing.
Responsibilities
- Oversee development of strategies and tactics supporting marketing and promotion of swine technology solutions.
- Manage subject matter experts for the relevant brands.
- Develop actionable customer insights to drive the creation of solutions.
- Provide P&L oversight and manage budgets and agencies.
- Partner with animal health and monitoring sales teams to offer solutions to target customers.
- Address identified issues and risks and facilitate implementation of solutions across stakeholder groups.
- Travel as needed to visit customers, Animal Health sites, and events, including international travel.
- Coordinate and collaborate with team members across the organization, including coordinating special projects within the division or area.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision healthcare, and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
- Paid holidays, vacation, compassionate days, and sick days.
- Eligible for an annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
