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Job Title: Marketing Intern
Company: Plant Development Services Inc.
Location: Remote with pre-planned on-site visits in Loxley, AL
Duration: Quarterly, beginning Fall 2024
Job Type: Internship
About Plant Development Services Inc.:
Plant Development Services combines world-class merchandising and marketing, and innovative plant genetics from leading breeder partners around the world, to help talented growers present game-changing plant brands at retail.
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated Marketing Intern to join our team at Plant Development Services Inc. As a Marketing Intern, you will assist in various tasks to support our marketing efforts and enhance our online presence. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marketing and within the horticulture industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in updating web content for our six brand web sites.
- Manage email newsletter audiences and create email newsletters.
- Assist with content management to improve on-site SEO.
- Plan and post social media content.
- Update retailer locators to ensure accuracy and relevancy.
- Monitor and communicate trends for our key audiences.
- Assist with photography/video production and organization.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with social media platforms.
- Basic understanding of SEO principles.
- Creative thinking and ability to contribute innovative ideas.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Passion for plants and horticulture is a plus.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in marketing within the horticulture industry.
- Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful national marketing campaigns.
- Networking opportunities within the industry.
- Flexible working hours.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Job Title: Brand Sales Director- Flowerwood Nursery and Affiliates
Company: Plant Development Services Inc.
Location: Loxley, AL
About Plant Development Services Inc.: Plant Development Services combines world-class merchandising and marketing, and innovative plant genetics from leading breeder partners around the world, to help talented growers present game-changing plant brands at retail.
Job Description: This position is responsible for driving plant demand and increasing awareness of PDSI brands by engaging current and prospective Woody Ornamental and Perennial growers.
Key Responsibilities:
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Drive program fee revenue by expanding our Network and Associate Grower base across all brands.
• Sell liners to new and existing growers.
• Visit Network Growers at least annually, providing education on new products, brand standards, and support programs available to them.
• Provide market intelligence to ensure accurate production planning of liner sales for existing and new varieties.
• Assist the R&D and Business Development teams in vetting new plants.
• Assist in identifying and vetting new breeder partnerships for PDSI.
• Present the PDSI brands to prospective growers, IGC, re-wholesale, and chain store customers.
• Collaborate with the PDSI team to facilitate new product launches with key retail and re-wholesale partners.
• Ensure brand standard alignment at retail outlets and nurseries.
• Participate in chain store and IGC store walks regularly.
• Support the program by assisting the VP of Operations with program rule enforcement, including meeting inventory reporting requirements and program fee reporting/payment deadlines.
• Represent PDSI at trade shows, including set-up and teardown of the booth.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Administration is preferred.
- 10 + years of experience in the nursery industry.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the sale of nursery products.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
We look forward to reviewing your application!
Job Title: Pesticide Spray Technician/IPM Scout
Reports to: Operations Manager
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: This position performs chemical spraying to protect plants from insects and disease threats to provide quality grown liners to our customers. Also, preventive scouting of pest and disease daily.
Job Responsibilities:
- Mix chemicals in a precise and safe manner
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, particularly in chemical mixing areas
- Operate spray equipment including carts, tractors, spray pumps, and spray backpacks
- Complete spray paperwork
- Other duties as assigned
- Scouting crops to identify any pests and disease
- Alerting Management of any pest and disease issues as they occur
Qualifications:
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs(herbicide sack weight)
- Prior nursery and/or spray experience is a plus
- Experience with identifying pest and disease preferred
- Pass medical fit for duty testing annually
- Must be able to read and understand instructions and safety information on SDS sheets for the chemicals being used.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods outdoors and in variable weather conditions.
- Good communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Work Environment:
Outside – exposed to very cold and very hot temperatures.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
We look forward to reviewing your application!