The incumbent works with subject matter experts in all areas of Compeer Financial to identify desired business outcomes and implement complex marketing strategies to achieve success. Essential Functions: Leads the development and implementation of integrated content plans for external audiences; and supports them through implementation.
Primary tasks include writing copy, identifying goals and objectives, developing key messages, outlining strategy and tactics and setting evaluation methods. Initiates and leads cross-functional meetings to identify copy and content needs and opportunities, and solidify key messages, tactics and timelines. Serves as a project manager to ensure copy
and content initiatives are completed on time and as planned. Executes tactics including developing talking points; writing and recording content for, newsletters, letters, articles, websites, social media, presentations, ad copy, radio and video scripts.
Serves as a partner to senior level leadership to appropriately position messages for external audiences; executes on initiatives with a high degree of leadership visibility. Minimum Qualifications & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of
the job. Minimum of 7 years of communications, advertising, graphic design, marketing or other applicable experience.
Experience in agriculture or finance industries beneficial. Ability to analyze issues and situations to recommend appropriate solutions. Ability to convey complex information to various audience types using written and verbal communication skills. Advanced understanding of a wide range of complex concepts and topics and get up to speed quickly when faced with new or unfamiliar situations. Ability to influence and gain the support of others. Focus on solutions and positive outcomes. Generates new ideas and continual focus on improvement.
Evaluates the best course of action and make decisions at the appropriate speed, and involve the appropriate stakeholders as needed. Thorough knowledge of communication strategy, planning, tactics and best practices. Interest in emerging communication trends and techniques. Handles multiple projects at once and consistently meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within all levels of the organization; looks for common ground and builds cooperation even in difficult circumstances. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with internal and external partners.
Works independently; self-starter. Proficient in MS office and Adobe Creative Suite. Valid driver's license. Who is Compeer Financial? Compeer Financial exists to champion the hopes and dreams of rural America. By joining our team, you will help empower those in agriculture and rural communities to achieve their goals and expand their possibilities. We embrace business agility and innovative approaches to serving our clients and communities. Why join our team? Amazing team members who are passionate about serving agriculture and rural America. Investment in our team members' education, growth and development.
Engagement in our communities through giving back and volunteerism. Flexible, collaborative and dynamic work environment. Great benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401K (3% Compeer contribution & up to an additional 6% match) Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays, volunteer time)Find out why our team members choose Compeer Financial by watching this video. How do I apply? Qualified candidates, please apply online at /careers. Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at. See what it's like to work at GROWMARK: youtu. be/CSVMn KCy Ss Y PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT Responsible for providing grain market information, advice and the development of merchandising strategies to MID-CO accounts and GROWMARK divisions and affiliates.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Maintains regular contact with assigned futures accounts. Provides market information and analysis as well as the identification and evaluation of hedging opportunities to MID-CO patrons. Monitors customer’s margin accounts. Places customer’s futures and
option orders and reports fills. Responsible for soliciting new accounts and providing excellent service to existing complex accounts. Shares a portion of the responsibility for the production of MID-CO informational material (i.
e. Weekly Fact Sheet, Market Information, Morning and Afternoon Comments, and Merchandising Updates). Responsible for maintenance of historical market information within MID-CO. Assists with preparation and presentation of educational meetings and seminars for accounts and their patrons. Prepares research data for market analysis. Makes grain presentations such as market outlooks and hedging strategy at outside meetings and account’s annual meetings as requested.
Participates in planning and presenting at appropriate marketing conferences.
Represents MID-CO at appropriate trade shows. Maintains contact and cultivates relationships with a group of companies that offer potential as future clients of MID-CO. Identifies and develops new accounts. Assists with hedge training classes and workshops, both at the corporate and individual customer level Contributes to the development of MID-CO recommendations on spread and hedge strategy. Keeps the current market outlook with special emphasis on basis and spreads. Establishes and maintains an information sharing environment with cash grain and futures market contacts within and outside of the GROWMARK System.
Maintains an understanding of order entry technology and related software. Remains fully informed of regulations, rules and standards pertaining to commodity futures trading. Brings to the attention of their supervisor any customer cash or futures market position which is believed to be high risk. Makes market recommendations which are consistent with the individual account’s ability to bear risk and the manager’s level of market expertise. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Understanding and experience with agricultural marketing-related areas including marketing and merchandising strategy and recommendations; hedging, futures, and options strategies; grain risk management, market information, conditions and trends; price strategy, branding, promotions, industry relations, policies and procedures, and compliance along with planning, budgeting, and communications.
Proven professional communication, interpersonal, persuasion, and presentation skills. Proven computer skills and the ability to use the computer to enhance business processes. Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Performs all other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS Normally requires a college degree in agricultural economics or marketing-related area or equivalent and 3 or more years' experience in agricultural marketing and the ability to provide grain marketing and risk management program leadership to member cooperatives. Registered with the NFA as an AP or qualified for same within three months of assuming position. Prefer knowledge of cooperative philosophies and principles. Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight. Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
