Communications Manager, NK Seeds

About Us

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the NK Seeds Marketing team is currently seeking a Communications Manager in Downers Grove, Illinois. As a Communications Manager, you will be a creative, strategic manager, who understand the power of messages to influence attitudes and behaviors and who can design and manage strategic communications campaigns for the Syngenta NK Seeds brand.

You will help shape the future of agriculture by:

• Telling the Brand story
• Building strong brand messages that are relevant and timely
• Leading the development and deployment of the brand communication strategies through paid, earned, owned, and shared strategies
   

Accountabilities 

• Establish and steward a consistent brand story and campaign, driving adoption across all functions
• Collaborate with marketing and sales leadership to develop the brand plan to support business objectives
• Develop farmer-first touchpoint plans targeting ACURA segments that follows the customer journey and drives results
• Develop seller touchpoint plans targeting specific seller segments to drive engagement with the brand and improved selling skills
• Develop internal touchpoint plans to keep the teams informed, engaged in marketing and to provide the latest tools and resources for selling
• Lead market research with farmers to ensure brand messages and tactic are relevant to target audience and meet brand strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business or Communications
• 8+ years marketing communications experience
• Background and experience in communications, marketing, customer engagement management, internet and e-business communications, and advertising agency experience or experience managing an agency
• Demonstrated experience in development of best-in-class digital strategy, social strategy, including working with a cross-functional Syngenta team to implement new digital capabilities and improve the customer journey
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing strategic communications plans across a complex and diverse business 
• Preferred Requirements
• Extensive knowledge of agricultural markets preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of establishing KPIs and tracking effectiveness of initiatives and course corrections
• Demonstrated experience in drive execution excellence of all communication efforts effectively, on-time and on-budget per brand plan
• Demonstrated knowledge of ensuring all communications are compliant from a branding, financial and regulatory and legal perspective
• Knowledge of customer relationship marketing and branding principles, and industry measurement and standards

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.