Market Manager bei PBI-Gordon Corporation
PBI-Gordon Corporation · Shawnee, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies. Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!
Market Manager
PBI-Gordon Corporation | Employee-Owned | Kansas City, MO
Reports to: VP of Marketing
About Us
PBI-Gordon Corporation is a 100% employee-owned company with a proud history of serving the professional turf and ornamental industry. Our products are trusted by professionals nationwide, and we take pride in our culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership. Join a company where your work directly impacts growth—and where you share in that success.
About the Role
We are seeking a Market Manager to lead outbound marketing strategy and execution for assigned markets. In this role, you’ll blend strategic planning with hands-on execution, developing programs and campaigns that drive demand, increase market share, and strengthen customer relationships. This position is ideal for a seasoned marketing professional who thrives in cross-functional environments and enjoys building programs that make a measurable impact.
If you’re a strategic thinker with the drive to create impactful marketing programs, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Apply today to join the team at PBI-Gordon Corporation.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership – Develop and own a 3-year tactical marketing plan to achieve sales and growth targets.
- Market Insight – Build a deep understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and competitors; recommend and leverage market research when needed.
- Program & Pricing Strategy – Create, implement, and manage published pricing and promotional programs aligned with financial goals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Lead the Go-to-Market Team (Marketing, Sales, Product Development) to deliver successful product strategies and launches.
- Campaign Development – Partner with Sales and Marketing Communications to design and support advertising campaigns, promotional programs, and collateral.
- Brand Stewardship – Act as guardian of brand consistency, ensuring all marketing materials reflect the company’s visual identity and messaging standards.
- Performance Evaluation – Measure program success against objectives using fact-based analysis and metrics; report outcomes to leadership.
- Training & Enablement – Coordinate development of product and program training materials for sales teams, distributors, and end users.
- Culture of Ownership – Model and support the employee-owner culture while living the company’s core values.
What We’re Looking For
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
- Experience: 8+ years in marketing, product management, or communications; B2B or professional products experience highly valued
Skills:
- Proven ability to translate technical product features into compelling customer benefits
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to evaluate programs and guide decision-making utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other software
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Highly organized with strong project and time management capabilities
Other: Ability to travel 10–25%
PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns do not qualify for eligibility.)
Medical Insurance
We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.
Dental Insurance
Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents’ oral health.
Vision Insurance
Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.
Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.
Short- and Long-term Disability
Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.
Pet Insurance
We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA. Employee-owners can enroll and pay premiums directly to ASPCA.
Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)
Everyone needs time off to rest and recharge! Paid time off includes Regular PTO, Personal PTO, and specified paid company holidays. *The amount of paid time off (PTO) depends upon the employee's position and years of service.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
We act like we own the company because we do! An ESOP provides employees with an ownership stake in the company. It’s an additional form of compensation directly tied to PBI-Gordon Companies financial success. All regular employees are eligible to participate in the ESOP the first of the month following 30 days of service. PBI-Gordon Companies contributes approximately 18% of total compensation annually with a six-year vesting schedule. Our ESOP is more than a benefit, it is a key part of a culture, and it can provide significant rewards in retirement!
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Saving for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. We offer a 401(k)-retirement savings plan to assist employees with this important financial goal. New employee owners are eligible to participate the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We provide a company match of 100% up to 3% deferral with a three-year vesting schedule.
Fitness Reimbursement
We believe regular exercise helps improve overall health and job performance. PBI-Gordon will reimburse up to a maximum of $300 annually for gym/fitness memberships.
William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman Scholarship Fund
Children or grandchildren of employee-owners may apply for a scholarship under the William Everett & Mary Ellen Mealman scholarship fund. Applicants are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, and involvement in extracurricular/community activities.
Tuition Reimbursement
After one full year of employment, employee-owners are eligible for tuition reimbursement for bachelor’s level coursework related to their current job or any future job offered at PBI-Gordon Companies.
Parental Leave
Company paid parental leave is offered to employee-owners following the birth of a child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption, foster care, or surrogacy. This policy will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Please see our CCPA disclosure for more information.
Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. PBI-Gordon and its subsidiaries participate in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the E-Verify Website.
