Graduate Development Trainee - Marketing

Overview

Kemin Nutrisurance is on the lookout for talented candidates to join our Graduate Development Program. This initiative is designed to develop new job market members by allowing them to work on meaningful, customer-facing projects and learn crucial skills on our B2B marketing team. In this position, you will have the opportunity to assist our marketing team in events, communications, public relations, and much more! 

As a participant, you will be assigned a diverse set of responsibilities and will work closely with your manager and an executive sponsor to kickstart your career at Kemin. Our program is focused on your professional growth, ensuring you gain valuable experience and insights that will set you up for success. 

We Are Kemin 

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.  

We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.   

We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.  

For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers in more than 120 countries.   

Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…  

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays. 
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.  

• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.  
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Program and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives. 
• Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours. 

Responsibilities

• Provide critical support for domestic and international (Canada, Mexico) trade-shows and hosted customer engagement events, including managing external vendors.
• Assist in communications plans for sales/marketing materials and other collateral, presentations, trade-show materials, articles and trade publications, blogs, and/or announcements, under direct supervision.
• Execute advertising placements with media partners and tracking, reporting of key performance indicators and metrics.
• Assist in the creative development for marketing collateral and other published material in print and online. 
• Provide public relations support including proofreading, promotional materials, and assisting with outreach activities.
• Act as a project manager for marketing communications by tracking projects from beginning to end and communicate to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Event Management, or Public Relations with 0-3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated curiosity to learn more about the business and grow. 
• Able to handle multiple priorities in a high-energy atmosphere.
• Able to maintain complete confidentiality.
• High attention to detail, high accuracy, and some analytical abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus. 

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