Work Shift: Day Pay Type: Salary Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $126,900.00 - $164,700.00 JOB OVERVIEW: Blue Diamond Growers—the world’s largest almond company and a cooperative owned by nearly 3,000 farming families—is seeking a Sustainability Marketing Manager to lead the integration of sustainability into global business strategies. This role will be responsible for positioning sustainable service offerings, driving demand, and accelerating growth across value-added ingredient sales. The successful candidate will champion Blue Diamond’s sustainability story to create customer value and strengthen strategic relationships. RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides strategic marketing guidance by collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Corporate Communication, and Sustainability teams. Develops integrated sustainability marketing plans and oversees resource allocation across product categories and customer segments. Partners with the commercial and sustainability teams to conduct customer and competitive analysis. Uses insights to inform strategic direction and tactical planning. Coordinates cross-functional responses to customer sustainability surveys and related inquiries. Analyzes results to inform the development of future sustainability strategies. Builds and strengthens partnerships with customer sustainability teams to co-develop initiatives that align with mutual sustainability goals and drive shared business value. Identifies opportunities supports execution of sustainability ratings and rankings to elevate Blue Diamond’s visibility and reputation as a socially and environmentally responsible cooperative. Works with internal stakeholders and external agencies to develop communication materials and promotional campaigns that support strategic accounts and drive customer engagement. Leads the development of marketing and sales enablement tools for ingredient marketing and corporate communication. Provides training to multi-channel ingredient sales teams and increases awareness among customers and prospects. Create marketing calendars structured around financial priorities and key results, with annual and multi-year strategic objectives. Serves as a subject matter expert in sustainability related customer-facing engagement and provides thought leadership on various platforms. Operates independently to identify challenges and solutions, while also mentoring team members and contributing to strategic initiatives. This job description provides a core understanding of the role, candidates may be required to perform other related duties as well. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience Minimum of 5 years in marketing or related work experience, with at least 3 years experience within sustainability and/or environmental science Knowledge of environmental science and practices related to agriculture Functional capabilities in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel Strong written communication skills Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable) 10 years of marketing and/or sustainability experience reflecting increasing levels of responsibility PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.) Knowledge of almond cultural practices, marketing trends, tendencies and procedures. Master's of Business Administration (MBA) degree Business-to-business (B2B) customer experience Familiarity with sustainability principles and concepts Food or consumer products marketing experience Experience commercializing sustainability products or solutions Experience contributing to value proposition development Public speaking experience Graphic design skills SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Typical number of Direct Reports N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and virtually; use hands/fingers repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Ready to get started? Apply now! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.
