Skagit Farmers Supply
Marketing Manager
Spokane, WA
Skagit Farmers Supply is a diversified local cooperative founded in 1934 in Burlington, Washington. The cooperative serves its customers and communities through Country Stores, agronomy, propane, refined fuels, wholesale distribution, and feed manufacturing operations. At the heart of Skagit Farmers Supply is a commitment to delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers and community partners.
Within these operations, LMF Feeds is a key consumer-facing brand and a primary focus of this Marketing Manager role. A trusted leader in equine nutrition, LMF specializes in premium, scientifically formulated feeds for horses and other backyard animals. LMF products are manufactured at facilities in Washington, California, Texas, and Alaska and distributed through a network of dealers, regional distributors, and direct e-commerce.
The role also carries priority responsibility across the wholesale and feed manufacturing divisions, coordinating brand, marketing, and partner strategy across manufacturing and distribution locations. The Marketing Manager will strengthen the brands within the portfolio while supporting the distinct marketing needs of each operation and creating a cohesive, well-positioned presence across the markets they serve. Beyond the products themselves, this role markets a lifestyle, the everyday connection people have with their horses, farm animals, and pets, and the full range of feed and supplies that support that lifestyle. Marketing these brands means connecting quality nutrition, feed, and supplies with the people who rely on them every day while building meaningful relationships with the dealers, partners, and customers who support them.
Join us in delivering superior care and nutrition for horses, farm animals, and pets while building the brands, partnerships, and customer connections that support that lifestyle across every market we serve.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement strategic marketing plans, campaigns, budgets, and integrated brand programs based on market research, customer insights, and category trends.
- Maintain consistent brand positioning, messaging, and marketing priorities across locations and business operations.
- Collaborate with the Skagit Farmers Supply marketing team to align initiatives with cooperative-wide branding, campaigns, and business priorities.
- Develop marketing strategies that engage horse owners, livestock owners, pet owners, dealers, distributors, and other customers within the farm and rural lifestyle market.
- Support, educate, and provide marketing resources to internal and external sales teams.
- Supervise, coach, and develop team members.
- Plan and coordinate participation in fairs, conventions, conferences, trade shows, and other industry events.
- Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturing and nutrition partners, dealers, distributors, brand ambassadors, and other industry partners.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and nutrition teams to support accurate product messaging, product quality, and consistency.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, customer needs, and consumer preferences to identify marketing and growth opportunities.
- Develop and coordinate marketing content, brand stories, sales tools, email communications, and promotional materials across print and digital channels.
- Coordinate the design, production, and proofing of marketing materials, images, programs, and campaigns.
- Support the development and positioning of the LMF Feeds product portfolio and align marketing activities with AFCO Distribution and customer needs.
- Review and coordinate donation and sponsorship requests.
- Occasionally travel between company, vendor, customer and business locations, including multi-day trips
- Exhibit an ability to receive feedback, adapt to new processes and continuously develop skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, communicate well and effectively relay information with an emphasis on developing positive professional relationships.
- Practice punctual and reliable attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Three or more years of professional experience in marketing, brand management, or a related field.
- Experience developing and executing strategic marketing plans and campaigns.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe and insurable driving record.
- Demonstrate strong organizational, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and business priorities.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office.
- Physical ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Background in equine, animal nutrition, agriculture, pets, or the farm and rural lifestyle market.
- Experience marketing products through dealers, distributors, retailers, or other business-to-business sales channels.
- Experience supporting multiple brands, business units, or geographic markets.
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or similar design and content-development tools.
SCHEDULE
This is a full-time, onsite position based in Spokane, WA. 45+ hours per week position. Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a salaried, exempt position. Annual base salary: $90- $125k. After meeting eligibility requirements, benefits include:
- Medical Insurance (100% employer-paid for employee coverage)
- Dental Insurance
- Life + AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation (two to six weeks annually depending on the length of full-time service)
- Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Retirement Match
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Profit Sharing
- Sick Pay
- 9 Paid Holidays
Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (Required)
Work Location: In person
