Marketing & Communications Manager, North America

Trouw Nutrition; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a North America Marketing & Communications Manager to drive innovative marketing strategies and enhance customer engagement. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented team, collaborate with various stakeholders, and implement best practices in digital marketing. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on livestock health and productivity. Join a mission-driven organization committed to feeding the future and enjoy a supportive work environment with ample opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Robust pension plan

Competitive health benefits

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Maternal top-up

Tuition Reimbursement

15 vacation days

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years in marketing with a focus on commercial environments.
• Experience in agriculture or related industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape marketing strategy and communication tactics with Species Directors.
• Lead a team of five marketing specialists and manage digital communications.

Skills

Marketing Strategy

Digital Marketing

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

BA or Masters in Marketing

MBA

Tools

Digital Marketing Tools

Market Intelligence Software

Job description

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a North America Marketing & Communications Manager to design and implement long-term marketing and communication strategies. You will lead a team of specialists and collaborate with stakeholders in North America and globally. Focusing on the customer journey and engaging with the innovation community to leverage new trends and best practices are critical to this role. Reporting to the Director of Innovation, you will work closely with the CEO, Opco General Managers, Marketing and Communications Specialists, and Product Managers.

About The Role – Driving Innovation and Global Collaboration for Exceptional Customer Engagement

Responsibilities:

1. Shape our marketing strategy, annual plans, and communication tactics with Species Directors.
2. Lead a team of five marketing specialists, including digital marketing.
3. Implement market and competitive intelligence standards and best practices.
4. Provide leadership in promoting branded products and services, and support dealer network branding.
5. Manage multi-channel digital communications, assess customer engagement, measure performance metrics, and ensure global team alignment.
6. Oversee marketing budget, measure and report campaign performance, track data, and adjust strategies based on feedback.

Skills and Expertise -

Qualifications:

1. BA or Masters degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or related field; an MBA is preferred.
2. Minimum 5+ years of experience working in a commercial or marketing environment.
3. Experience in agriculture, pharmaceutical, feed or food industry is preferred.
4. Exposure to Digital, Web, and omnichannel marketing is considered an asset.
5. English required; French is an asset.

Expectation from the Role:

1. Strong business acumen from industry experience or education.
2. Analytical thinking with an entrepreneurial mindset.
3. Excellent project and time management skills.
4. Proven ability to lead and collaborate in a cross-functional team.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.

Why you Will Love Working with Us -

Global Benefits:

1. Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group.
2. Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone.

Local Benefits:

1. Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
2. Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
3. Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance.
4. Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement.
5. 15 vacation days to start (tiered).
6. Annual bonus.

Next Steps:

1. We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.
2. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”
3. Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
4. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
5. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

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Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.