Marketing Assistant - South Central FS, Inc. - Effingham, IL

About the position

The FS brand represents a standard of excellence for agricultural and energy-related products. It's the people who represent the FS brand that set it apart. As local cooperatives, FS Companies believe it is their responsibility to ensure that our earth, our communities, and businesses perform together, sustainably. FS Companies are committed to ensuring the continued profitability for the company, their owners, and their customers, while enacting to help the environment and greater good. The position assists with the development and execution of department marketing plans and is responsible for the reporting of sales and marketing information.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, calculate and report on the company Annual Sales Program (ASP), Targeted Sales Program (TSP), and all other sales promotion programs and campaigns on a monthly and yearly basis.
• Co-develop and execute department marketing plans and campaigns across Crops, Propane, Energy, Precision Farming, Structures and Feed.
• Support the sales team members with reports and other sales item requests.
• Co-lead the company social media, website, and radio strategy.
• Manage the reimbursement of marketing/coop funds from vendors.
• Review, approve, and process all advertising and marketing related invoices.
• Monitor and analyze cost effectiveness of marketing and advertising strategies.
• Plan, organize and coordinate internal and external meetings, events and outings.
• Register and coordinate travel to meetings and conferences for salesmen and managers.
• Determine and coordinate content development for the monthly Farm Bureau newspaper.
• Establish strong working knowledge and proficiency in AgVance, Webs, Microsoft Office and other company-utilized systems.
• Create marketing content, materials, and videos.
• Work with vendors for the creation and design of marketing and advertising materials, supplies, giveaways, and more.
• Manage all South Central FS & Total Grain Marketing donation requests.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Normally requires an associate degree in a business-related field, or the equivalent thereof.
• 4 - 5 years or more of office related work experience to demonstrate advanced knowledge of professional communication skills, customer service, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

• Fully funded pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Disability insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)