Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. 
This position is in Cargill’s food and bioindustrial business, where manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice companies rely on us to consistently deliver the products and services they need, and use our technical expertise and market knowledge to develop innovative products. 

Job Purpose and Impact

The Marketing Specialist – Food & Beverages will execute the marketing strategy and annual plans for ingredients used in Snacks & Cereals, Beverages, Prepared Meals & Soups, Pet Food and Sugar Reduction. In this role, you will apply general knowledge of the business, market, customer drivers and product or category offerings to inform customer driven marketing initiatives that accomplish business and financial goals.

Key Accountabilities Execute the marketing strategy and annual plans for the assigned product or category, incorporating brands and customer segments as relevant and in alignment with broader business objectives.Partner with broader marketing teams to execute comprehensive product or category promotional programs, campaigns and other marketing activations in alignment with budgets and relevant competitive, customer and market dynamics.Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand and apply customer needs, competitor intelligence, market trends and consumer behaviors to improve overall positioning in the product or category and advance customer value capture.Collaborate to support the health and the growth of product or category portfolio by contributing to innovation, new product development, co creation of customer solutions and product commercialization initiatives.Execute new products, services or solutions launches as measured by key performance indicators, collaborating across commercial and technical functions to optimize customer engagement and demand.Improve customer experience for the assigned product or category and support the development and activation of differentiated customer value propositions.Deliver relevant marketing trainings, events and collateral for the assigned product or category.Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.Other duties as assignedQualifications Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experienceMinimum of two years of related work experienceCross functional teams work experience Preferred QualificationsProject management experienceSalesforce experience 
Position Information Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.This position is hybrid and requires to be on site and minimum travel based on business need.This position is located in Wayzata, MN or Wichita, KSThe expected salary for this position is $75,000 - 90,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions)Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet