Associate Marketing Manager

Associate Marketing Manager
This role is located at our Corporate Office in Arden Hills, MN. We offer a hybrid work environment that consists of 3 days in the office (T/W/Th) and 2 days remote/virtual (M/F). This role does not offer full remote/virtual. This role does not offer relocation assistance.

Position Purpose
We are seeking an Associate Marketing Manager (AMM) to assist in the development and execution of marketing plans for assigned product lines. The AMM will partner closely with cross functional teams to deliver commercial plans effectively.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and execution of annual business objectives, strategies, and action plans, leading ongoing performance tracking, plan communication, and business reviews.

Lead ongoing portfolio management activities, including product renovation and innovation projects, packaging updates, and prioritization of key business initiatives.

Partner with the field, RAM, and cross functional teams to gain market, industry, channel, and producer insights to populate marketing strategies and direction and ensure accurate tactical execution.

Coordinate with Income Optimization in the collection of competitive pricing to properly price/position branded products in the marketplace and accuracy of sales incentive points and hierarchy assignments on branded products.

Manage volume forecasts, financial targets, and marketing spend for the assigned portfolio through ongoing tracking, reporting, and cross‑functional coordination.

Advance commercialization through the Stage Gate / New Product Development process, driving coordination across internal divisions to support launch readiness and execution.

Contribute to broader Purina and Land O'Lakes marketing initiatives as needed.

Required Competencies / Skills

Bachelor's degree

2+ years of marketing, sales, or business experience

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and collaborate cross‑functionally

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Competencies / Skills

Experience or strong interest in dairy nutrition, young animal systems, or ingredient‑based businesses

Strong interpersonal / relationship building skills

Strong verbal and written skills

Effective leadership, project management, and organizational skills

Effective analytical, critical thinking and quantitative problem‑solving skills

Ability to deliver results from a cross‑functional team in a positive manner

Exposure to pricing, portfolio management, or commercialization activities

Familiarity with Stage Gate or new product development processes

Customer‑facing or sales partnership experience

Passion for agriculture and livestock production systems

Salary
The salary range for this role is $107,680 – $161,520. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

Benefits
We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Land O'Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Land O'Lakes does not use Automated Decision‑Making Technology, as defined by California law, to substantially replace human decision‑making or make significant decisions about applications for employment or contracting opportunities.

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