Director, Retail Marketing

Des Moines, IA (Remote)

$160K/yr – $180K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive national retail marketing initiatives and GTM strategies to grow pork volume and consumer demand, while building cross-functional teams and key retail relationships.

  • Lead cross-functional demand generation programs
  • Manage budgets and measure ROI

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead national retail marketing initiatives aligned with NPB's strategic priorities.
  • Identify growth opportunities across supermarkets, mass, club, specialty, and other retail channels.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies that increase pork volume, value, and consumer demand.
  • Build relationships with retail customers, manufacturers, processors, distributors, consultants, and industry associations.
  • Translate consumer insights and market trends into actionable marketing strategies.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute integrated demand generation programs.
  • Develop business plans, manage budgets, and measure ROI.
  • Represent NPB at customer meetings, conferences, and industry events.
  • Lead and develop assigned team members and cross-functional project teams.
  • Monitor marketplace trends and competitive proteins to identify opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Agricultural Business, Communications, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8–10 years of leadership experience in retail marketing, retail sales, channel marketing, business development, or related food industry roles.
  • Proven success developing go-to-market strategies and leading cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, presentation, and strategic planning skills.
  • Experience managing budgets, evaluating ROI, and influencing stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce or other CRM systems, and presentation tools.
  • Knowledge of the pork industry or retail food supply chain is preferred.
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National Pork Board

We’re proud to support pork producers. Our team works every day to do what’s right for pigs, people and the planet.The National Pork Board is a consumer-focused, producer-led organization that focuses on research, promotion and education to ensure the longevity of pork as a sustainable, nutritious protein. We lead the pork industry as a catalyst and connector to add value and build trust among those who produce, process, sell and consume pork.We strongly support our diverse workforce in many ways by fostering an inclusive and inviting environment. Please consider joining our team if this is a value you share.

Founded in 1986
Clive, Iowa, USA
137 employees (34 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$160K/yr – $180K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
24 (18% of company)
Median Tenure
2.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
27.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44%
Direct
47.7%
Referral
5.8%
Social
1.2%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~137

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Director, Retail Marketing

National Pork Board · Des Moines, IA · Remote