Assistant Global Marketing Manager

Potatoes USA the nation s official potato marketing and research organization is searching for a fulltime Assistant Global Marketing Manager to join our growing team in downtown Denver.

As representatives of U.S. potato growers and importers our mission is simple: to strengthen the demand for potatoes. But not just a few specific types. No we work day in and day out to fuel demand for ALL forms and types of potatoes: fresh table stock chipping frozen dehydrated seed potatoes pretty much every potato you can think of (except for the sweet ones).

In order to spread the good word about potatoes we create smart impactful marketing campaigns that drive demand through four key audiences: consumers foodservice operators retailers and health professionals. From creating enticing highmargin recipes for chefs to launching highreach social media campaigns for consumers to establishing entirely new international trade markets for U.S. potatoes we use datadriven tactics to boost demand at every level.

• Support the development of domestic and international marketing programs including establishing goals budgets and tactics to support the plan.
  
• Collect and analyze marketing program results and make actionable recommendations to support the programs.
  
• Assist with the preparation of grant applications to USDA and required reporting for these programs.
  
• Contribute to the creation of marketing assets and presentations.
  
• Help communicate program insights to the U.S. potato industry through presentations articles and newsletters.
  
• Research potato marketing opportunities analyzing and reporting insights as requested.
  
• Assist and correspond with industry members consumers potato buyers agencies and vendors to support Potatoes USA initiatives and support the potato industry.
  
• Accurately track program spending according to established program budgets while proactively researching areas of discrepancies. Adhere to all financial policies and timelines to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  
• Process approved invoices and ensure timely payment to vendors.
  
• Attend Potatoes USA Board Industry Agency and International Representative meetings as needed.
  
• Represent Potatoes USA at conventions tradeshows and special meetings as needed.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Experience Capabilities and Skills:

• Bachelor s Degree in marketing agricultural business communications or related field.
  
• Preferably 1 year in the field or related experience. Experience can include internships.
  
• Experience or course work in agriculture marketing or food industries is preferred.
  
• Excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills.
  
• Proficient computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  
• A strong team player proactively contributing to the team s goals.
  
• Enjoys problemsolving.
  
• Domestic and international travel required approximately 25%.
  

What we re offering:

• Flexible schedule nights and weekends off!
  
• Competitive starting salary $50000$60000 and eligible for full benefits generous 401(k) company match paid time off 11 holidays and company funded wellness savings account.
  
• A great company culture autonomy to get the work done and flexibility on how projects get accomplished.
  
• An opportunity to partner with a team of growth minded individuals committed to helping others succeed and meet their goals.
  
• Open and collaborative environment: join the ecoconscious or book clubs and enjoy snacks perks and early closure on Fridays.
  
• Free employee parking & RTD light rail pass.
  
• $200 clothing stipend to get branded Potatoes USA gear.