Marketing Manager
GDM Inc. - Champaign, Illinois, us, 61825![GDM Inc.](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
Work at GDM Inc.
Overview
- Apply
Overview
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 gather and analyze information to identify new markets and customers, demand for products and services, and efficacy of existing marketing campaigns and strategies.Conduct market research, sales forecasting, and strategic planning to assess and ensure the sale and profitability of products.Conduct pricing research and analysis to ensure competitive product and service pricing.Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the market; identify needs for new products and services and make recommendations to leadership.Analyze and evaluate financial aspects of product development.Collaborate in the development of new products.Compose, develop, evaluate, and conduct training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies.Collaborate, participate in, and coordinate promotional activities or trade shows.Negotiate contracts for services needed to execute a marketing strategy.Perform 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 the 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 environmentGrowth opportunitiesHealth benefits for you and your family starting the first of the month after you startFour weeks of paid time off with additional weeks added based on years of serviceParental leave policy with five weeks paid time off for mother and fatherRetirement savings plan with employer matchEmployer paid life insurance11 paid holidays plus a floating holiday to use at your discretionCatered lunches on the days you work at the GDM officeGDM Seeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr