Market Development Manager - North America

Meat & Livestock Australia; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Learning & development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking a Market Development Manager to lead the North America agenda, developing demand for Australian beef, lamb and goatmeat. The role coordinates with exporters and value chain partners while managing projects, budgets and external providers.

The successful candidate will drive strategy, ensure governance compliance, and report to the Regional Manager, North America. A visa/residency status appropriate for full-time US employment is required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications relating to Marketing, Sales, Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts or red meat production (Veterinary Science, Rural Science, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, or a similar agriculture-focused qualification).
• Sales or business development experience in business-to-business roles
• Marketing strategy, planning, and execution in the food and/or beverage industry in North America, and/or a thorough understanding of the Australian meat and livestock industry – supply capability, key suppliers, Australian product categories and attributes, organizational structure, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• High level of experience using Microsoft Suite and software products.

Responsibilities

• Drive market development for Australian beef, lamb and goatmeat in North America.
• Manage marketing projects, budgets and service providers, translating market insights into action.
• Collaborate with exporters and value chain partners while meeting MLA governance requirements.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Marketing strategy

North America market knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Marketing/Business/Administration or related tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Join a passionate industry supporting global demand for quality, sustainable red meat
• Flexible, supporting and inclusive team culture with great rewards and benefits
• Lead MLA's new North America agenda with real autonomy and ownership

About the Role

This role drives market development for Australian beef, lamb and goatmeat in North America, working with exporters and value chain partners to grow demand and value. It manages marketing projects, budgets and service providers, translates market insights into action, evaluates performance, and works collaboratively while meeting MLA's policy and governance requirements. Reports to the Regional Manager, North America.

Our ideal Market Development Manager has:

• Tertiary qualifications relating to Marketing, Sales, Business Management/Administration, Hospitality, or Culinary Arts or red meat production (Veterinary Science, Rural Science, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, or a similar agriculture-focused qualification),
• Sales or business development experience in business-to-business roles
• Marketing strategy, planning, and execution in the food and/or beverage industry in North America, and/or a thorough understanding of the Australian meat and livestock industry – supply capability, key suppliers, Australian product categories and attributes, organizational structure, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• High level of experience using Microsoft Suite and software products.

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full-time employment in United States. For more information refer to the position description.

What's on offer?

The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring about our animals, land, people and communities. Working together, we strive to push boundaries and continuously improve to ensure prosperity for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We are focused on delivering world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability.

At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment. You'll learn on the job in a supportive environment and have access to learning and development opportunities so that you can continue to grow and develop your career.

Who are we?

Meat & Livestock Australia is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We work in partnership with industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing, research and development products and services to beef, sheep and goat producers, with the core purpose to deliver world leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability. The Australian red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the economy and livelihoods of many Australians. Australian red meat is produced with care for the livestock and the environment and is an important part of a healthy balanced diet.

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing

[e-mail]