Title: Domestic Marketing Manager #00860

State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec V

Hiring Range: $75,423 - $115,000 annually

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Division of Marketing and Development is seeking a dynamic marketing and business development professional to serve as Program Manager in the Office of Domestic Marketing. The selected individual will plan, develop and implement an integrated marketing program to develop the agricultural economy of Virginia by providing sales and marketing services support for producers of food, agricultural and forestry products. The position provides strategic business development and marketing guidance and consultative services to Virginia agribusiness producers to proactively drive economic sustainability and growth. Efforts will concentrate on domestic U.S. markets and high-volume sales, but will also actively support, complement and coordinate with international marketing efforts to create effective hemispheric and global sales and marketing representation. The selected individual will oversee the team and staff in the implementation of the domestic marketing plan. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy. Progressively responsible leadership and program management experience in an agricultural, sales or marketing environment involving staff, program and budget oversight and includes performance and discipline and in implementing marketing, sales, promotional or related activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of agricultural marketing practices and principles; of general management, supervisory and budgetary practices and techniques. Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Proficiency using standard business computer programs and web-based and social media applications. Demonstrated ability to analyze current and future industry trends and to adapt current practices to meet and anticipate industry change; to develop, implement and manage marketing activities; to supervise the work of others; to establish and maintain effective business relationships; and to oversee the program budget. H.S Diploma/GED required. Must have and maintain a valid Drivers' License with a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Advertising, Public Administration or related field. Leadership and program management experience in an agricultural, sales or marketing environment involving staff, program and budget oversight and includes performance and discipline and in implementing marketing, sales, promotional or related activities.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3531

Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.