DESCRIPTION

Corteva Agriscience has a contract opportunity for a Marketing Communications Manager

• leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of both science and technology (that's where you come in!) that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of the internal and external marketing communication strategies and tactics for the Corteva Agriscience? Pioneer® Eastern Seed business. They will also work with a team of key stakeholders to integrate seed, crop protection, and seed-applied technology to provide Pioneer customers with the best Corteva solutions for their crops.

Position will terminate September 1st, 2021. If you have a passion to lead and grow your skills, apply now!

What You Will Do:

• Lead the team responsible for the development of the annual Pioneer® integrated communications plan to support marketing and sales priorities for Eastern Canada.
• Oversee execution of the plan
• to produce and deliver all elements, including, but not exclusive to sales tools, product information, advertising, and public relations.

Branding: Ensure all communications align with brand standards, and privacy laws and trademarks are respected.

• Agency of record: Effectively provide leadership and direction to advertising agency on day-to-day activities and projects. Prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Budget: Understand budget processes and procedures. Monitor spend and manage within budget limitations. Advise/adjust estimates as needed. Evaluate communications projects, activities, and programs for cost-effectiveness.
• Sales Support & Technical Knowledge: Develop market-specific technical product information to support sales efforts (catalogs, newsletters). Monitor and be familiar with product characteristics
• Digital: Provide input into and oversee the implementation of social and digital initiatives for Eastern Canada.
• Direct to the customer: Support effective one-to-one communications with all customers and prospects in assigned markets.
• Events: Lead strategy and planning for the Pioneer and Corteva presence at trade shows and farm shows.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements- What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Advertising, Public Relations, or Journalism or equivalent experience.
• Ten or more years' experience within the agriculture industry, a communications agency, or other professional experience performing similar work as described above.
• Adept at strategic planning and intimate knowledge of marketing strategy and how to utilize the entire scope of digital and traditional communication mediums
• Able to lead and collaborate with diverse workgroups and balance competing priorities
• Possess excellent oral/written communications skills in English
• Oral/written communication skills in French would be an asset.
• Project management training would be an asset.
• Agricultural background and knowledge of crop production systems would be an asset.