Web Designer / Developer – St Louis

 Our client is looking for a web designer/developer with a sharp eye and an ability to communicate effectively. An expertise in creating clean production-ready designs for web applications as well as proficiency in front end (table-less) development, employing HTML/XHTML/CSS and some JavaScript are a must. The designs and code should have a focus on web best practices. CSS3 or jQuery experience is a plus.  Expertise in Dreamweaver, Photoshop, capable of working in a rapidly changing environment and being proactive are essential. This role will complete various e-marketing tactics including updating the website via web admin interface, building enewsletter templates, developing new site features/functionality, micro-sites, work in coordination with internal IT and support external marketing applications.

Qualifications include developing, implementing, and maintaining internal and external websites and/or web based applications. Creating reusable CSS to modern standards. Current awareness of web standards/best practices. An in-depth knowledge of HTML/CSS JavaScript (specifically JQuery) Knowledge of CSS3/HTML5 is a plus but not required. Experience working with e-mail marketing applications (email template development), maintaining websites, and search engine optimization (SEO). A basic understanding of Google Analytics for reporting and analysis. Collaborate with the internal team and clients to develop concepts and execute ideas.

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Senior Global Procurement Manager

The Sr. Global Procurement Manager leads worldwide purchasing activities of the company for raw materials and chemical feed additives; trace organic minerals, enzymes, yeasts, mycotoxin binders, probiotics, organic acids, vitamins, and aqua products. This role plays an integral part in establishing long-term agreements with key suppliers, ensuring lowest cost material for the organization at the quality level required – meeting the regulations as appropriate – and providing well planned and just in time procurement capability.

General responsibilities:

· Continuously reduce cost of manufacturing and purchasing products by establishing cost reduction programs and projects for the specialty products

· Maintain supply agreements and/or volume requirements for key raw materials and traded goods to support budgeted Sales

· Provide purchasing capability and supplier relations to commercialize new products and new uses of existing products in support of organizational growth plans

· Implement cost reduction and service improvement projects around the world, that would offset inflation over the long term

· Provide capability leadership and long range planning to procure materials necessary for organizational sites and toll manufacturing in support of growth plans.

· Establish purchasing policies and procedures for implementation worldwide.

Cultural Fit and Values

The successful candidate will be collaborative, analytical, flexible and proactive. He/she should have comprehensive experience in complex negotiations within a global strategic sourcing environment and will need to be mature and confident enough to communicate effectively within a highly specialized market.

Flexibility, hard work, leadership and a minimum 5 years of direct experience in Procurement departments leading highly-matrixed global teams are all critical to succeed.

Experience in manufacturing, ISO/GMP/FAMI-QS, ERP/MRP systems and a second language would be plus.

Education/Credentials

Candidates will possess a degree in engineering/chemistry or BA/BS in Business Administration or a related field and technical knowledge in chemistry, engineering, biology and/or fermentation.

Experience of 5 to 10 years in similar positions is required.

An MBA or MS in Purchasing/procurement or similar area is preferred.

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Chief Financial Officer

Operationally oriented CFO to lead all financial aspects of a high growth life sciences company, insuring financial planning, budgeting, analysis, controls and reporting.

Incumbent will work closely with department heads and develop and share metrics across the organization to build financial understanding and achieve aggressive growth plans. CFO will build a lean finance team as the company grows.

Incumbent will ensure strong financial controls, including managing audits, while supporting an entrepreneurial and performance driven culture.

CFO will be energetic, stellar communicator as well as an open and supportive team builder.  CFO will enjoy learning the business, from our manufacturing partners to our key customers and will be passionate about building a company and its infrastructure to listen to customers: companion animal veterinarians.

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Contributing Writer – DVM

 (contract part time role): Our client is looking for a contributing writer to contribute to building a first class blog/online newsletter for small pets. This individual will write blogs and the amount of work could vary as the organization progresses. Initially it may require 3-5 hours per month. The blog will be educational in nature and our client is looking for a practicing Veterinarian or University Researcher that specializes in exotic animals (especially rabbits, guinea pigs or chinchillas).  The individual needs to be someone who is passionate about small animals, their wellbeing and would like to contribute their knowledge to the community they are building online.  Ideally the person would be someone who owns one of these pets. Our client’s values are to provide the highest quality natural products on the market and to educate consumers on best practices. 

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Senior Copywriter – St. Louis, MO

Our client has a challenging opportunity for a Copywriter in their St. Louis location. We are looking for a creative individual to contribute compelling copy to the agency’s largest client, in the Agriculture Industry. The Copywriter is responsible for concepts and creation of quality copy with minimal supervision, for print, TV, radio, web and collateral material. Typical areas of measurement would be the degree of creativity, on-targetedness, the quality and timeliness of the product.

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Digital Art Director-St. Louis, MO

The Digital Art Director is responsible for concepting and design of websites, banner ads, and other interactive media. This position also works collaboratively with a core team of creative directors, web producers, copywriters, programmers and account teams. Other responsibilities include art direction of freelance illustrators and photographers, development of web style guides and collaboration with print teams to develop consistent look and feel of integrated projects. We are looking for a strong conceptual creative thinker with exceptional skills in interactive art design.

The ideal candidate will have three to five years experience working in digital art direction. Background in print design desired.

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Account Supervisor

This position will manage the day to day client relationship with the agency through the ability to understand and align client marketing and business objectives while developing high-level long term strategic plans.  This position monitors Agency efforts to ensure adherence to strategic plans and tactical goals, overall ensuring deliverables meet Agency and Client strategic requirements.  The incumbent will ensure all current client relationships and deliverables are satisfactorily being met and manages the client-facing and internal support resources of the agency. The Account Supervisor will participate in formulating the marketing objectives and plans for a brand or company since their experience allows for valuable input and perspective while serving as “quality control” check.  The incumbent will proactively lead/participate in and provide strategic insight in client business while delivering on the tactical elements and will be a catalyst in developing and maintaining strong relationships between appropriate Client management and agency and industry contacts. This entails keeping the Client aware of the Agency’s contribution, seeking out their ideas and increasing their confidence in the Agency’s ability to provide superior client service. Work with the Team Director to ensure the proper staffing of the account(s). Teach, mentor and lead staff on how to develop strategic plans and strategic counsel.

Qualifications include five to seven years account service experience or the equivalent with the agency. Must have a minimum of seven to eight years of overall business experience and business Acumen (financial, marketing and strategic) skills necessary to effectively interface with clients and strategically position issues, products and brands in the marketplace. Negotiating skills are necessary to participate in contract negotiations with clients and vendors. People leadership skills are essential to hire, develop, motivate and lead a team of people. Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) are critical to interface/present with and to clients. Interpersonal skills are necessary to provide advertising direction within and outside the agency. Business writing-strategic documents and written interaction with client-required. Team skills necessary to lead a group of people in accomplishing agency goals. Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, ever changing environment. Digital, including social media, experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and electronic mail.

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Account Management Animal Health

This position is responsible for all aspects of account management and team development including planning, project and budget management as well as being the primary contact for the client. Applicants should have previous agency experience and 3-5 years of account service experience and agricultural background, specifically in livestock animal health. Candidates should have critical thinking and problem solving skills and understanding of how an integrated agency works, as well as knowledge of the production process for both digital and print. Other key skills are organizational, ability to multi-task and work on deadlines and an appetite to grow within an organization. The ideal candidate will enjoy traveling. Our client offers a great work-life balance, competitive salary and full benefits package.

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Public Relations Animal Health Account Executive

This position is responsible for public relations for a portion of an animal health company, including testimonial gathering, photography, writing, editing, social media, media relations and events management. Applicants should have two to five years of agency or journalism experience and background in livestock animal health. Candidates should be organized, enjoy multi-tasking and working on deadlines. The ideal candidate will also enjoy traveling and have an appetite to grow within an organization.

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