Digital Marketing Specialist

About Pivot Bio:

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of naturally-occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops.  We are dedicated to providing new sustainable ways for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour.

Position:  Digital Marketing Specialist

 Location:  Ames, IA

Pivot Bio is seeking a Digital Marketing Specialist to join our growing marketing team. In this role, you will manage digital campaign management on social media and digital outlets to help drive sales and support the product and sales teams.  You will work with our marketing vendors and graphic designers to create integrated digital marketing assets, create online content, write copy, drive brand awareness, and coordinate digital marketing campaigns.

We are also looking for new ways to engage Pivot Bio Sales Reps on social media, you will work to keep them up to date on campaigns and connect with then to get content on their own social media channels to help them increase their local brand awareness.

You will work closely with the marketing manager to keep all projects on task. Attention to detail is a must. If you are energetic, well-organized and enjoy the challenges of supporting a rapidly growing, fast-paced organization, then this may be the job for you!

Responsibilities: 

• Create, proofread, and edit copy for marketing campaigns
• Campaign monitoring and reporting
• Negotiate sponsorship agreements
• Research market trends
• Identify and engaging with vendors
• Develop and source content for digital platforms
• Manage marketing budgets
• Track timelines and due dates for deliverables for campaign launches
• Optimize SEO
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the agricultural marketing industry
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or business-related field
• Active on social media
• Creative Thinker
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Self-starter, reliable and able to work independently
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally
• Experience in managing and SEM (Search Engine Marketing), display advertising, social media, email and marketing database campaigns a plus
• Valid Driver’s License with travel up to 15% of the time (could be seasonally heavy)

*Must be authorized to work in the United States 

What we offer: 

• Competitive package in a disruptive startup
• Stock options
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
• 401(k) plan, 3% Match
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Training & Development support
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team