PSA - INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGER
About The Position
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you're helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you're part of something bigger-something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Requirements
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, with courses in business and agriculture.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization in international trade and/or international investment.
Nice To Haves
- Prefers 5 years of professional experience in international marketing of food and/or agricultural products.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of international markets, finance, and Illinois business.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of tariffs, export requirements for agricultural products and international regulations.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of formulating international programs which will contribute to the orderly marketing of specific Illinois agricultural products.
- Prefers 2 years working experience in developing, maintaining and managing agency programs, policies and procedures.
- Prefers 2 years' experience with managing and budgeting for large events.
- Prefers 2 years working experience in team leadership.
Responsibilities
- Organizes, plans, executes, controls and implements foreign trade shows, missions and other international trade activities for the purpose of promoting exports of Illinois agricultural commodities, consumer-oriented food, livestock, machinery and equipment in accordance with management plans for each initiative.
- Represents the Director of the Department of Agriculture and the agency in various associations, councils, and meetings including U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc., Food Export Midwest, Illinois Corn Marketing Board, Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Beef Association, Illinois Pork Association, Illinois Milk Products Association, Illinois Farm Bureau, among others.
- Identifies and consults with Illinois agribusinesses and food companies to encourage international marketing.
- Working with the Bureau Chief, develops and implements the annual International Marketing Plan and oversees program administration and operations.
- Serves as designated lead worker.
- Collects, updates, and maintains Illinois agribusiness information within the Marketing Automated Information System.
- Serves as a liaison for the International Marketing team with foreign businesses and Illinois government.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
- Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
