Do you enjoy innovative marketing and communication activities? Are you driven to grow professionally, develop compelling stories and enjoy working with people in agriculture? Are you interested and passionate about leaving your mark in the fight against reducing food waste in the world?

Who are we?

Pace International LLC is a subsidiary of Valent BioSciences LLC, a Sumitomo Chemical Co. business. Pace International is a global leader in sustainable postharvest solutions for the fresh produce industry. In collaboration with growers, packers, and agricultural organizations, Pace develops innovative technologies that enhance, protect, and preserve the quality, appeal and freshness of produce from harvest to the first bite.

General Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Marketing Communications Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in communications, marketing, or related fields, with proven track record in storytelling or content writing, and in managing a communications and advertising program. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that effectively promote the organization's brands and messaging. This includes creating and distributing content, managing social media channels, website, and collaborating with various departments to ensure effective outbound communication across all channels. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for planning, organizing, and managing all promotional events in which the company participates. This includes overseeing all aspects of event planning, including budgeting, scheduling, logistics, marketing, and vendor coordination. The Marketing Communications Specialist will work closely with the Senior Global Marketing Director.

Position Reports to: Senior Global Marketing Director

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communication strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives, both short and long-term.
• Coordinate and implement marketing communication calendar, plans and strategies to promote new and existing products and technologies across crop portfolios.
• Create and edit content for various channels, such as internal and external press releases, newsletters, email blasts, blog posts, website and social media.
• Manage the company’s LinkedIn channel, including creating and scheduling posts and responding to comments and messages.
• Through close collaboration with technical, regulatory and sales teams, develop communicational content based on understanding of product features, benefits, and market positioning.
• Monitor and report on communication metrics, such as website traffic and social media engagement, and use this data to inform future strategies.
• Manage media relations, including developing and maintaining relationships with journalists and publications.
• Coordinate and plan events and other communication initiatives.
• Develop and maintain the organization's brand guidelines and ensure that all communication efforts are consistent with these guidelines.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in communication and marketing.
• Travel: Up to 20% of the time (events, shows, customer visits).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communication or marketing, preferably in agricultural, food, crop protection or Ag related industries.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Cloud.
• Excellent writing skills: Must have strong writing skills to create high-quality content that is engaging, informative, and well-structured.
• Creative thinking: Will be able to think creatively to come up with new and innovative ideas for content that resonates with the target audience.
• Attention to detail: Will be detail-oriented to ensure that all content is error-free and meets the organization's brand and messaging guidelines.
• Research skills: Will have strong research skills to gather information and data to inform content creation.
• Knowledge of SEO: Will have a basic understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) to create content that is optimized for search engines.
• Time management skills: Will be able to manage their time effectively to meet deadlines and create content efficiently.
• Collaboration skills: Will be able to work collaboratively with other team members, such as technical, regulatory and sales teams, to create high-quality content.
• Knowledge of digital media: Will have a good understanding of digital media platforms and how they can be used to distribute content effectively.
• Analytical skills: Should have strong analytical skills to evaluate the performance of content and make data-driven decisions to improve future content creation efforts.

JOB DETAILS:

• Salary range: $70,000-85,000, bonus potential
• Type: Full-time, onsite
• Schedule: generally, M-F
• Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
    • Healthcare, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care FSA available
    • HSA/HRA options available including employer contributions
  • 401(k) (pretax), Roth (post-tax) and Catch-Up retirement available first month after hire
  • Discretionary Profit Sharing available first quarter after hire
  • 100% immediate vesting in all retirement plan contributions made on your behalf
  • Company paid basic life insurance; 2x annual base salary up to $500k
  • Company paid basic AD&D insurance; 2x annual base salary up to $500k
  • Access to a variety of employee paid supplemental life insurance products
  • Company paid Short and Long-term disability coverage
  • Paid vacation, holidays and community volunteer time
  • Paid sick pay – 160 hours per year
  • Paid bereavement, baby bonding and other life event leaves of absence
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Spirit of Valent recognition and reward opportunities
  • Referral Bonus opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to a health advocate
  • Reduced cost legal, LifeLock Identity Protection and Long-term care products
  • Matching gifts program

Pace International is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees that drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. All are welcome to apply!

The Marketing Communications Specialist will be a key member of our team and will play a crucial role in developing and implementing communication strategies that effectively promote the organization's brand and messaging. If you have a passion for communication and marketing, excellent writing and project management skills, and a strong customer service focus, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.