Commercial Marketing Specialist

Position Announcement Commercial Marketing Specialist The American Gelbvieh Association is currently seeking a qualified individual to join the team as a Commercial Marketing Specialist. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and energetic team with the primary goal of improving the Gelbvieh and Balancer® breed. This is a traveling position based from a home office, the location of which is negotiable. Preference will be given to those willing to be based out of a desired region as determined by the Executive Director and the Commercial Marketing Director. The Commercial Marketing Specialist is a beef industry networking position. The function of this position is to connect Gelbvieh and Balancer® stakeholders to create marketing opportunities for all industry partners that utilize Gelbvieh influenced genetics. Position Responsibilities: • Work with the American Gelbvieh Association marketing team to increase demand for Gelbvieh and Balancer® sired feeder cattle and replacement females. • Strengthen relationships between commercial producers and the AGA. • Promote AGA commercial marketing programs and represent the breed at various beef industry events. • Build a network between AGA breeders, commercial cow/calf producers, feedlots, packers, and industry partners. • Communicate closely with Commercial Marketing Director and Executive Director on generating new markets and opportunities for AGA members and stakeholders. • Contribute to discussions regarding development of AGA commercial marketing programs, breed growth and promotional programs. • Travel to commercial producers, production sales, and industry events. • Other responsibilities based on skill and interest may be determined by the Executive Director and Commercial Marketing Director. • Position will include opportunities to gain professional growth, leadership and education. • Additional responsibilities as appointed by the Executive Director and Commercial Marketing Director. Qualifications: • Knowledge of the beef cattle industry • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent time management skills • Skill in the ability to evaluate and describe cattle phenotypically • Comfortable with computers and related technology • Ability to travel and arrange travel within a pre-determined budget • Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment