Commercial Marketing Specialist - American Gellvieh Association

Full-Time • Bachelor's Degree Required • Closes October 31

The American Gellvieh 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 Gellvieh 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

• Ability to organize, prioritize and execute multiple activities effectively

• Must be reliable, dependable and a self-starter

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or equivalent industry experience

• Beef cattle industry experience required

Interested candidates may send cover letter, resume and references to Harold Bertz at haroldb@gelbvieh.org. Applications close October 31, 2024.