Sr. Manager of Marketing and Business Development

Company: Wilbur-Ellis Company
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Sr. Manager of Marketing and Business Development - Remote (Midwest - MN, WI,MI, OH, IN, IL, IA, MO, KS, NE, SD,ND, TX, OK, AR, MS, LA) Description Do you excel at market research? Are you strategic by nature and passionate about product development? Are you knowledgeable about the chemical industry and have a strong understanding of chemical markets? If so, this could be an ideal role for your next career move! For over a century, Wilbur-Ellis has experienced success and growth in marketing and distributing agricultural products and services. Join us and grow your career with a strong and profitable industry leader offering competitive compensation, tremendous growth and development opportunities, and a people-first work environment. Come grow with us! General Purpose and Scope of Position:The position of Senior Manager of Marketing & Business Development, Industrial Chemicals Business Unit is responsible for developing strategies to accelerate growth. Key Skills and Abilities:Bachelor s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or other chemical-related area. MBA preferred5-year minimum experience in marketing or product development within the chemical industry with a broad understanding of chemical marketsStrong market research experienceStrong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel Key Personal Attributes Include:Strong organizational skills and a self-starterExcellent communication skills to develop remote relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholdersExcellent team playerAbility to multi-task and manage multiple priorities Specific Responsibilities and Key Deliverables Include:Assist Business Unit Directors in developing robust Business Unit strategies supporting the industrial businessesDevelop and maintain strategy scorecards to track growth on a monthly basisIdentify growth markets and applications, and formulate the strategies to prosecuteDevelop and manage processes to identify, potential new customers and track progress in validating and closingManage/prioritize the new product pipelines based on the approved strategiesDevelop and manage processes to gather competitive intelligence and determine how to best compete in the marketplaceAssist management in managing product mix and pricing to optimize profitabilitySelect appropriate trade shows and other industry events to help expand our presence in target markets, work with the internal marketing group to develop materials for those events, and manage the customer lead generation from the eventsAssist with various strategic initiatives & projects as appropriate Compensation and Benefits:In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $116,500 - $163,030. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Drug-Free Workplace NACHURS is a Wilbur-Ellis business. For over 75 years, NACHURS® has been the industry leader in NPK LIQUID FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY. Built on quality, integrity, and innovation, we pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer in 1946 formulated to meet the nutritional demands of crops and growing conditions on both sides of the border. Our liquid fertilizers are marketed under the ALPINE brand and NACHURS brands in North America. The New Ag Markets Business Unit sells liquid fertilizer into turf, specialty, international, and private label markets. Products sold in oil and gas markets, transportation and mining markets, and industrial chemical markets are all sold under the NASi brand. Nachurs Alpine Solutions has manufacturing plants located in Garretson, SD, Marion, OH, Corydon, IN, Red Oak, IA, St. Gabriel, LA, New Hamburg, ON and Belle Plaine, SK. COMPANY CULTUREWilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employerWilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific. Wilbur-Ellis is for and about peopleWilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other. Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry s best workforceWilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment. Job Code: SRMAN010644

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