Communications Manager - St. Louis

Communications Manager at Monsanto Department: Marketing/Product Management Title: Communications Manager Req Number: mons-00007257 Location(s): St. Louis MO Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Monsanto's U.S. Commercial Operations Communication Strategy Team seeks a Communications Manager, who will report to the Farmer Focus Communication Lead. The Communications Manager, Farmer Focus, Events position by planning and executing a communication plan that helps Monsanto managers and employees develop and build relationship with our customer. The role requires a hands-on, strategic thinker who can plan, develop, manage, implement, measure and report on Farmer Focus events and initiatives. Specific responsibilities include: - Develop, manage and execute communication programs that directly improve Monsanto's image and relationship with farmers throughout the United States - Translate Monsanto's corporate vision, mission, strategy and specific business objectives into farmer-focused messages and events - Lead farmer focus initiatives that will help improve favorability of Monsanto to include: trade shows, Customer Visits Program, Farm Progress/Husker Harvest Days tours, etc. -Create events that offer Monsanto the venue to create and build relationships with farmers -Develop trade show strategy and lead implementation of the action plan -Manage the day-to-day customer visit tour program in coordination with all three channels - Manages a multitude of simultaneous communications initiatives, while maintaining responsibility for delivery and execution in accordance with project plans, budgets, and timelines - Assists the Farmer Focus Communication lead with day-to-day management activities including budgeting, planning, meetings, communication, and staff supervision Required Skills: Requirements: ' Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Ag Journalism or related field ' At least five years marketing communications, event planning or related experience, preferably in the agriculture industry ' Excellent verbal and written communications skills. ' Track record that demonstrates ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams ' Results orientation: works with a sense of urgency, identifies and overcomes obstacles, takes necessary risks and can set high personal standards of performance ' Problem solving and decisiveness: make sound, timely decisions applying relevant information and insights considering multiple factors before identifying solutions. Demonstration good judgment and confidence to select appropriate approach ' Strong leadership and program management skills, with experience in communications and event planning ' Self-starter with high energy level, strong drive for continued improvements, customer-orientation, and ability to communicative effectively with people at all levels of the organization ' Computer literacy with MS Office applications ' Experience managing projects requiring agency and/or freelance support required ' Available to travel approximately 25%