Public Relations Guru

Position Title/Summary	PR Guru
Recruiter's Name *	Katana Ewbank
Email *	katana@alphascouts.com
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	Alpha Scouts
Where to call you.	(913) 563-5141
Career Website
We are currently looking for PR guru for a cutting edge company, focused on delivering best in class service in the agriculture industry. We are seeking experienced professionals with roots in agriculture that is savvy enough to cross into other segments, that has a successful track record in a marketing communications setting. If your are as comfortable at a computer as you are on a tractor, and live for flawless execution and cutting edge strategy, this is the position for you. This is an exciting opportunity to get in the door with an established and innovative company. Requirements: Minimum of BS or BA in a relevant field (animal science, ag communications/journalism, marketing, journalism, business, etc.) Between 5 and 8 years of relevant communications/PR experience. A proven track record of achievements and experience Portfolio of attractive brands and examples of successful PR programs. Must be capable of taking a lead role for your functional area. Cross industry experience is also helpful but not required. Salary is attractive and commensurate with candidate experience. Please send resumes with all inquiries ASAP to katana@alphascouts.com.
Apply To:	Katana Ewbank

Precision Ag Sales

Position Title/Summary	Precision Ag Sales
Recruiter's Name *	Katana Ewbank
Email *	katana@alphascouts.com
Industry *	Agriculture
Company *	AlphaScouts
Where to call you.	(913) 563-5141
We are searching for a Precision Ag Specialist in the Midwest for a fast growing company. We are looking for an experienced professional with a proven track record in achieving maximum sales and increasing market penetration. Candidates must be dedicated to innovation, superior service and exceptional customer value. Prior experience with direct selling to growers and dealers is essential. Some experience in the precision ag field is necessary. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Requirements: • B.S. in agriculture or related field • Two+ years of sales, precision ag or a combination of the two in experience • Must be a team player with excellent communications and computer skills. • Must reside within sales district with some overnight travel required. Salary is attractive and commensurate with candidate experience.
Apply To:	Katana Ewbank
Application Deadline	March 4, 2009

Agronomy Sales Ninja

Position Title/Summary	Ag Sales
Recruiter's Name *	Katana Ewbank
Email *	katana@alphascouts.com
Industry *	Agronomy
Company *	AlphaScouts
Where to call you.	(913) 563-5141
We are searching for MULTIPLE District Sales Manager openings in the Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri. We are looking for experienced professionals with a proven track record in achieving maximum sales and increasing market penetration. Candidates must be dedicated to innovation, superior service and exceptional customer value. Prior experience with direct selling to growers and dealers is essential. Candidates must have a solid agronomy background. This is an exciting opportunity to get in the door with a growing and innovative company, don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Requirements: • B.S. in agriculture or related field • Two+ years sales experience • Must be a team player with excellent communications and computer skills. • Must reside within sales district with some overnight travel required. • Salary is attractive and commensurate with candidate experience.
Apply To:	Katana Ewbank
Application Deadline	March 6, 2009

Ag Finance Specialist - Midwest

Position Title/Summary	Ag Finance Specialist
Recruiter's Name *	Katana Ewbank
Email *	katana@alphascouts.com
Industry *	Agronomy
Company *	Alpha Scouts
Where to call you.	(913) 563-5141
Career Website
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We are searching for an Agricultural Finance Specialist with a passion for numbers and agriculture. If you thrive on financial statements and have a proven track record of financial analysis and evaluating risk, this fast growing company may be for you. Prior experience with process automation and business trends is a plus. Requirements: • B.S. in Ag Finance, Accounting or Business Administration • Two to three years of relevant industry experience, preferably in agriculture • Must be a team player with excellent communications and computer skills • Midwest location with some travel required • Salary is attractive and commensurate with candidate experience
Apply To:	Katana Ewbank
Application Deadline	March 6, 2009

Public Relations Professional

Public Relations Professional

Hey, if you're into Public Relations one of our recruiter members, Katana has a great gig for you. Please email her at: katana@alphascouts.com if you're interested.  I know if I had a little more cattle industry experience I would definitely be interested!  If you see this job and know someone that would be great at it - please click the little envelope below and pass it along to them!  I have a couple peeps in mind already.

If you are a PR profession with a successful track record of traditional and innovative PR practices — this is the position for you. We are looking for a public relations account supervisor dedicated to taking their career to the next level with best-in-class agriculture marketing. If you are a leader with a strong livestock background and a passion for the cattle industry, we want to talk to you Requirements: • Minimum or BS or BA in a relevant field (animal science, ag communications/journalism, marketing, journalism, business, etc.) • Three+ years of relevant experience. • Proven track record with innovative marketing settings. • Must be capable of taking a lead role for your functional area in client programs, within the internal agency setting and with clients. • Cross industry experience is also helpful but not required. • Salaries are attractive and commensurate with candidate experience.

Ag Finance Specialist - Midwest

Industry *	Finance
Career Website	http://www.alphascouts.com
We are searching for an Agricultural Finance Specialist with a passion for numbers and agriculture. If you thrive on financial statements and have a proven track record of financial analysis and evaluating risk, this fast growing company may be for you. Prior experience with process automation and business trends is a plus. Requirements: • B.S. in Ag Finance, Accounting or Business Administration • Two to three years of relevant industry experience, preferably in agriculture • Must be a team player with excellent communications and computer skills • Midwest location with some travel required • Salary is attractive and commensurate with candidate experience
Apply To:	Katana Ewbank
Application Deadline	January 28, 2009

Multiple District Sales Mangers - Midwest

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Email *	katana@alphascouts.com
Industry *	Ag Sales
Career Website	http://www.alphascouts.com
We are searching for MULTIPLE District Sales Manager openings in the Midwest for a fast growing seed company. We are looking for experienced professionals with a proven track record in achieving maximum sales and increasing market penetration. Candidates must be dedicated to innovation, superior service and exceptional customer value. Prior experience with direct selling to growers and dealers is essential as is a solid agronomy background. This is an exciting opportunity to get in the door with a growing and innovative company, don't let this opportunity pass you by! Requirements: • B.S. in agriculture or related field • Two+ years sales experience • Must be a team player with excellent communications and computer skills. • Must reside within sales district with some overnight travel required. • Salary is attractive and commensurate with candidate experience.
Apply To:	Katana Ewbank
Application Deadline	January 29, 2009

Marketing Communications Manager

Marketing Communications Manager We’re Alpha Scouts® and we recruit proven leaders for great companies. We are currently looking for an outstanding agricultural marketing and communications leader, focused on delivering best in class service to the livestock industry. We are seeking experienced professionals with a livestock background a successful track record in a marketing communications setting. You must have a working knowledge of multiple communications disciplines — including web, direct, advertising, PR and/or others — and have worked in a communications agency setting. Requirements: · Minimum of BS or BA in a relevant field (animal science, ag communications/journalism, marketing, journalism, business, etc.) · Between 5 and 7 years of relevant marketing and/or communications experience. · A proven track record of agency experience; additional experience on the client side is a plus. · Portfolio of attractive brands and examples of successful marketing programs. · Must be capable of taking a lead role for your functional area both within the company and with agency contacts. · Cross industry experience is also helpful but not required. · Salary is attractive and commensurate with candidate experience. Please send resumes ASAP to katana@alphascouts.com.

Ag Marketing Communications

We're Alpha Scouts® and we recruit proven leaders for great companies.

We are currently looking for an agricultural marketing communications leader for a cutting edge company, focused on delivering best in class service to the livestock industry. We are seeking experienced professionals with a livestock background a successful track record in a marketing communications setting. You must have a working knowledge of multiple communications disciplines — including web, direct, advertising, PR and/or others — and have worked in a communications agency setting. 

This is an exciting opportunity to get in the door with a growing, dynamic company.

Requirements:

Minimum of BS or BA in a relevant field (animal science, ag communications/journalism, marketing, journalism, business, etc.)

Between 3 and 5 years of relevant marketing experience.

A proven track record of agency experience; additional experience on the client side is a plus. 

Portfolio of attractive brands and examples of successful marketing programs.

Seeking people with public relations, direct, advertising and high quality collateral experience.

Must be capable of taking a lead role for your functional area both within the company and with agency contacts. 

Cross industry experience is also helpful but not required. 

Salary is attractive and commensurate with candidate experience.

Please send resumes ASAP to  HYPERLINK "mailto:katana@alphascouts.com" katana@alphascouts.com.

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Agency Account Service and Public Relations Professionals

We’re Alpha Scouts^® and we recruit proven leaders for great companies.  We are currently seeking agency marketing professionals, persons who people enjoy working with, and for, on a day to day basis.  We are seeking persons who are agency smart, marketing savvy – proven leaders who are going places.  We’re looking for open minded innovators, as well as someone who can develop and manage programs in a dynamic market environment.

 

Current searches include a variety of agricultural marketing communications positions for multiple marketing communications agencies who are focused on delivering best-in-class agricultural marketing for well respected national accounts.   If you have experience in crops, livestock or both, we would like to talk to you.  

 

For agronomy marketing positions, we are especially seeking row crop experience and specifically corn and soybeans.   Previous experience working with both seed and pesticides is helpful.  With respect to livestock marketing; experience in beef, dairy and swine markets are desired.   We also have positions in both animal health and animal nutrition.  We are also interested in companion animal experience, including dogs and cats as well as equine.

 

Examples of current positions include multiple advertising account managers and an advertising account supervisor.  Desired candidates will have demonstrated a successful track record and series of promotions as account service professionals in a marketing communications setting.  This can include integrated communications, web, direct, advertising and/or PR.  You must have a working knowledge of multiple communications disciplines.  We have an urgent need for beef and dairy experience.

 

In addition, we are looking for a public relations account supervisor.  Successful public relations candidates will have demonstrated a successful track record of traditional and innovative PR practices in a marketing communications or editorial setting. Strong industry/media contacts are a must, as is a background in the beef and swine markets.

 

Requirements:

• Minimum of BS or BA in a relevant field (animal science, ag communications/journalism, marketing, journalism, business, etc.)
• Between two and ten years of relevant marketing experience.
• A proven track record of agency experience; additional experience on the client side is a plus. 
• Portfolio of attractive brands and examples of successful marketing programs.
• Seeking people with public relations, direct, advertising and high quality collateral experience.
• Must be capable of taking a lead role for your functional area in client programs, within the internal agency setting and with clients.
• Seeking people with both business to business (B2B) marketing experience as well as consumer marketers (B2C).
• Cross industry experience is also helpful but not required.
• Salaries are attractive and commensurate with candidate experience.

 

For more information on Alpha Scouts and our open positions, visit us at www.alphascouts.com.

 

 

Katana Ewbank

Alpha Scouts

E: katana@alphascouts.com