Head of Partnerships & Marketing

Head of Partnerships & Marketing,Santa Clara CA

Responsibilities: The Head of Partnerships & Marketing: 1. provides input and influences strategic decisions at the company level across all departments 2. keeps the executive team up to date on market trends and competition 3. runs special projects that are urgent and important from scoping to completion, including temporarily supporting teams when needed 4. represents the company at conference and events (both agricultural and/or tech) 5. designs and implements marketing and PR strategy for the company and our products 6. supports the ongoing company fundraising effort 7. meets with key strategic partners for the company and discuss avenues for collaboration and partnerships. 8. designs go-to-market strategies for new products of the company 9. Drives commercial partnerships that involve integrating our core IP into other agricultural implements from other large equipment manufacturers 10. Develops relationships with strategic investors for potential M&A and partnerships for the future.

Qualifications: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACHELOR’S DEGREE (OR FOREIGN EQUIVALENT) IN MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS, STRATEGY, ECONOMICS, OR IN A CLOSELY RELATED FIELD, PLUS 4 YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE OCCUPATIONS/JOB OFFERED OR AS A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANALYST OR RELATED POSITION.

Special Requirements: REQUIRED SKILLS: EXPERTISE/KNOWLEDGE OF: 1. Marketing and PR; designs and implements marketing and PR strategy for the company and our products, including communications, marketing, business development, and strategy. 2. Business development, with experience in market assessments, developing strategic partnerships, and creatively identifying and closing opportunities with potential partners and collaborators; 3. Represents the company at conference and events (both agricultural and/or tech). 4. Startup company fundraising efforts, Series A and B. 5. Designing go-to-market strategies for new products of the company. 6. Driving corporate development, including commercial partnerships that involve integrating core IP into other agricultural implements from other large equipment manufacturers; Developing relationships with strategic investors for potential M&A and partnerships. 7. Tech-based startup experience. MUST POSSESS EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE SUFFICIENT TO ADEQUATELY PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE JOB BEING OFFERED. EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE MAY BE GAINED THROUGH EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION. SUCH EXPERTISE/ KNOWLEDGE CANNOT BE "QUANTIFIED" BY "TIME." Travel - (As part of the business development efforts of the role, this individual is required to travel to assess competition, market opportunities, and meet with potential investors, partners, and customers. Travel varies based on business needs, but on average is 10% - 20%. Otherwise, the individual will split their time working remotely and from our two office locations (Santa Clara, CA & Salinas, CA). *TELECOMMUTING/TELEWORK PERMITTED*.

Salary Offered: $236,600-$250,000/year

FarmWise Labs, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply: Kate Sedano, VP – People, [email protected]