Mustang Marketing Manager

GDM Seeds, Inc

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
GDM: evolving agricultureDid you know that 40% of the worldwide soybean production is made with GDM genetics?We are a leading global company in plant genetics that applies state of the art technology to research, develop, and put on the market the highest yield varieties of soybeans. GDM's culture is oriented to reflect our innovation efforts and dynamism. These aspects are all balanced and guided by our values of transparency and respect. We are constantly growing and looking for people with similar values to join us! We thrive on creating new opportunities for our business and for our people. If you are looking for a place you can grow, look no more.Join us!Job Summary:The Marketing Manager will coordinate and develop marketing policies, programs, and campaigns for the assigned brand(s) of GDM.Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with general managers to gathers and analyzes information to identify new markets and customers, demand for products and services, and efficacy of existing marketing campaigns and strategies.
  • Conducts market research, sales forecasting, and strategic planning to assess and ensure the sale and profitability of products.
  • Conducts pricing research and analysis to ensure competitive product and service pricing.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the market; identifies needs for new products and services and makes recommendations to leadership.
  • Analyzes and evaluates financial aspects of product development.
  • Collaborates in the development of new products.
  • Composes, develops, evaluates, and conducts training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies.
  • Collaborates, participates in, and coordinates promotional activities or trade shows.
  • Negotiates contracts for services needed to execute a marketing strategy.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to create, implement, and monitor budgets.
  • Thorough understanding of principles and methods used to promote, display, and sell products and services.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, or related software.
  • Willing to spend 25% of the year traveling across country.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing or related field required.
  • At least five years of experience in ag-related industry, or closely related field, with a focus on branding, pricing and distribution strategy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
We Invest in You!
  • Warm and welcoming environment
  • Growth opportunities
  • Health benefits for you and your family starting the first of the month after you start
  • Four weeks of paid time off with additional weeks added based on years of service
  • Parental leave policy with five weeks paid time off for mother and father
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • 11 paid holidays plus a floating holiday to use at your discretion
  • Catered lunches on the days you work at the GDM office
GDM Seeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GDM Seeds, Inc