Associate Marketing Manager

This role is located at our Corporate Office in Arden Hills, MN. We offer a hybrid work environment that consists of 3 days in the office (T/W/Th) and 2 days remote/virtual (M/F). This role does not offer full remote/virtual. This role does not offer relocation assistance.

About Land O' Lakes

Land O'Lakes Inc. is a$14 billiondairy and agricultural cooperativewith a legacy spanning more than a century. Land O' Lakes, Inc. offers some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production acrossitsthree divisions: Dairy Foods, Winfield Crop Inputs and Purina Animal Nutrition.With an uncompromising commitment to animal excellence, Purina Animal Nutritionoffers aportfolio of complete feeds, supplements, premixes, ingredients, and specialty technologies for the livestock and lifestyle animal markets.

Position Purpose

We are seeking an Associate Marketing Manager (AMM) toassistin the development and execution of marketing plans for assigned product lines. . The AMM will partner closely withcross functionalteams to deliver commercial plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to thedevelopment and execution of annual businessobjectives, strategies, and action plans, leadingongoingperformance tracking, plan communication, andbusiness reviews.

• Leadongoing portfolio management activities, including product renovation and innovation projects, packaging updates, and prioritizationof key business initiatives.

• Partner with the field, RAM, and cross functional teamsto gain market, industry, channel, and producer insights to populate marketing strategies and direction and ensureaccuratetactical execution.

• Coordinate with Income Optimization in the collection of competitive pricing to properly price/position branded products in the marketplace and accuracy of sales incentive points and hierarchy assignments on branded products

• Managevolume forecasts, financial targets, andmarketing spendfor the assigned portfoliothrough ongoing tracking, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.

• Advancecommercialization through the Stage Gate / New Product Development process, driving coordinationacross internal divisionstosupportlaunch readiness and execution.

• Contribute to broader Purina and Land O'Lakes marketing initiatives as needed.

Competencies-Skills (Required)

• Bachelor's degree

• 2+ years of marketing, sales, or business experience

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and collaborate cross-functionally

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Competencies-Skills (Preferred)

• Experience or strong interest in dairy nutrition, young animal systems, oringredientbasedbusinesses

• Strong interpersonal /relationship building skills

• Strong verbal and written skills

• Effective leadership, project management, and organizational skills

• Effective analytical, critical thinking and quantitativeproblem solvingskills

• Ability to deliver results from a cross-functional team in a positive manner

• Exposureto pricing, portfolio management, or commercialization activities

• Familiarity with Stage Gate or new product development processes

• Customerfacing or sales partnership experience

• Passion for agriculture and livestock production systems

The salary range for this role is $107, 680 - $161, 520. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision-Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision-making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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